Academic Dean

Minnesota State Moorhead

. Provide visionary academic leadership and direction for portions of academic affairs across all college sites .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeEden Prairie • Minnesota • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $98,457 - $157,531 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates visionary academic leadership and direction in higher education, with a strong commitment to equity and inclusion. Proven ability to develop and manage budgets, oversee program development, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to enhance student learning.

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Master's DegreeSupervisory ExperienceCurriculum DevelopmentBudget AdministrationCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Program DevelopmentCurriculum ActivitiesEmergency ManagementAccreditation InteractionBudget Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsPresentation SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationCommitment to Diversity

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationTechnical CollegesShared GovernanceParticipative ManagementPartnership Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide visionary academic leadership and direction for portions of academic affairs across all college sites
Lead curriculum activities, hiring, and training of new staff
Support and advance equity and inclusion across the division and college community
Provide administrative coverage for day, evening, and weekend operations
Handle emergency situations and student concerns
Participate in college-wide committees and task forces
Lead college-wide initiatives
Oversee program development and revision in consultation with academic leadership, faculty, and other division deans
Interact with external accrediting bodies
Collaborate with programs, community stakeholders, and educational disciplines supporting student learning
Work with the vice president, deans, support staff, faculty, department chairs, and coordinators

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited institution
Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience and/or 3 years of full-time higher education teaching experience with leadership components such as Division Chair or Committee Chair
Demonstrated understanding of the mission of technical two-year colleges
Strong and clear commitment to diversity among students and staff
Excellent presentation, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Demonstrated success in partnership development
Demonstrated success promoting shared governance and participative management
Experience developing and administering budgets
Experience administering and managing equipment and supply budgets
Transferable skills working with industry partners in transportation, building, and manufacturing
Must comply with MnSCU vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check when driving on college/university business with a rental or state vehicle

Benefits

Comp & perks

11/12 paid holidays
Vacation time
Sick time
Six weeks of paid parental leave
Low-cost medical and dental insurance with deductibles
Pension plan
457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans
Other retirement investment options
Pre-tax medical and dental expense accounts with roll-over option
Dependent care accounts with roll-over option
Employer-paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Professional development
Tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents
Confidential Employee Assistance Program for mental health, legal, and financial counseling
Work/life balance support