Dean of Health Science

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NOTICE OF VACANCY

Dean of Health Science

Classification:     MnSCU Administrator 6

Unlimited, Full-Time

Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

*A flexible work schedule may be approved with up to two days remote work per week (if applicable)

Salary Range:     Hourly from $45.05 to $72.08; Annually from $93,713 to $149,940

*Salary placement is dependent on education and experience

This vacancy is posted online from March 12, 2025 – March 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Dean of Health Science provides administrative management and leadership for the Division of Health Sciences in the Academic Affairs Division of the college. This currently includes programs in Dental Hygiene, Exercise Science, Public Health, Healthcare System Technology, Community Health Worker Navigator, and Nursing. The Dean of Health Sciences serves on the Deans’ Council and Administrative Council, and reports to the Vice President of Academic Affairs. 

The Dean of Health Sciences works in a collaborative manner to provide leadership and management in planning, accreditation, curriculum development, faculty support, student support, internal and external communication, scheduling, budgeting, hiring, and infrastructure. This position involves collaboration with higher education partners, health care industry and workforce partners, and regional K-12 partners on joint efforts to support the programs in the portfolio of the division.  The dean also leads and manages healthcare related opportunities with the college’s Continuing Education and Customized Training (CECT) division to build our regional market service and responsiveness to workforce needs

The position requires the ability to establish and maintain productive, collegial and professional working relationships with the college community and the college partners in the service area. A thorough understanding of budgeting, supervision, faculty support, evaluation, short- and long-term planning, and the post-secondary education environment is needed along with an understanding of the academic disciplines represented in the division.

The Dean of Health Sciences will directly contribute through individual and divisional efforts to meet the college’s strategic goals, which include achieving racial equity in educational outcomes, achieving associate

degree or baccalaureate transfer completion rate of 50% or better for degree-seeking students, and supporting and sustaining a pervasive institutional culture that is culturally responsive and service oriented.

WHY NORMANDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Normandale is the largest community college in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, annually serving almost 15,000 students from a diverse set of backgrounds, 42% of whom are students of color and nearly 25% are first-generation. We offer opportunities for individuals to grow, learn, and advance their careers while working for an organization that is committed to providing an inclusive and equitable space for students and employees to learn.  We are passionately committed to achieving racial equity in student outcomes and in advancing cultural responsiveness in the classroom and services provided.

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE

As an agency of the State of Minnesota, Normandale offers a comprehensive benefits package including low-cost medical, dental, vision insurance, income protection plans, generous vacation and sick leave, 11 paid holidays each year, employer paid life insurance, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, and tax-deferred compensation plans. Additional benefits include tuition waivers available for yourself and eligible dependents once certain criteria are met.

For information on benefits, visit SEGIP’s website SEGIP. For more information on retirement benefits, please view the retirement brochure through MMB.

This position is also part of American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). The collective bargaining agreement outlines many additional benefits provided.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should submit their resume and cover letter to this https://minnstate.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Minnesota_State_Careers/job/Bloomington/Dean-of-Health-Sciences_JR0000001957. You can also search for this job and more on the State of Minnesota careers website at http://www.mn.gov/careers. Refer to Job Code JR0000001648. If you are unable to apply online, please contact the job information line at 651.259.3637.

The College regrets that it is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship at this time. The successful candidate, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, must be available to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

An offer for this position may be contingent upon the completion of a background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Normandale Community College is committed to honoring human differences and cultivating inclusion of different values and ideas in employment and education opportunity. The college is committed to the principle that all individuals are to be treated with equality and dignity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. In addition, discrimination in employment based on familial status or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law is prohibited.

Reasonable accommodations will be made for applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance, please contact Human Resources at (952) 358-8269 or jobs@normandale.edu. Please indicate what assistance is needed.