Location: Any Minnesota State College or University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Employment Condition: Unlimited
Job Description: Leadership and Planning Plan, organize and direct the operations of the Energy Center. Identify academic related opportunities and collaborate with related academic programs across Minnesota State institutions and partner K-12 districts. Seek, initiate, write, secure, manage, coordinate and report contracts/grants and special projects for Energy Center. Present information and data regarding the Energy Center as requested at seminars, field days, and educational and civic events. Plan and facilitate Fall and Spring leadership meetings of the Minnesota State Energy Consortium. Meet and collaborate with system office with other potential partnerships with industry/guide state changes in curriculum delivery Lead statewide initiatives for Energy education across Minnesota State campuses Budget Management Monitor and authorize expenditures in compliance with Minnesota State and Minnesota West CTC policies and procedures. Develop and prepare annual Energy Center budget Promotion, Public Relations and Planning Represent the Energy Center and Minnesota West CTC at various meetings, associated industry groups, and state and national related organizations. Participate in professional and business organizations and educational updates. Develop and oversee compilation of the annual Energy Center report. Develop and oversee the Energy Center work plan and evaluation. Enhance and expand relationships with on-going programs at Minnesota West CTC Enhance and expand relationships with University of Minnesota programs, Minnesota Department of Commerce, the Energy industry, other colleges and related agencies. Develop and expand student programming and teaching opportunities relating to Energy. Oversee updates to the Minnesota State Energy Center of Excellence website and related social media. Collaborate with marketing and public relations to identify periodic press releases and to promote events and workshops. Organizational Leadership Lead and facilitate Energy Center Steering Committee via bi-monthly meetings Build Energy career pathways in collaboration with area principals and instructors for students through collaborative models Interpret and enforce program standards and faculty professional development. Work with other higher educational institutions on instructional programming. Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures. Plan, direct and implement innovative curriculum and technology. Supervision and Management Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff. Participate in the recruitment and selection process and make hire recommendations to the College Provost. Prepare position descriptions and provide orientation to employees. Ensure the proper application of collective bargaining agreement/union contract provisions. Approve leave, time sheets and conduct performance evaluations of staff personnel. Administer discipline including oral/written reprimands, suspension and discharge. Research, analyze and identify partnership opportunities for regional and local economic development; establish and maintain partnerships with regional clients, forecast industry and workforce needs. Other: Perform other administrative tasks as directed Maintain productive relationships with faculty, staff, other education entities, the community, legislators and other state agencies Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited institution Must possess: Excellent oral and written communication skills Supervisory experience Budgetary and management skills Excellent computer skills, Educational philosophy that aligns with Minnesota State and Minnesota West Community and Technical College's strategic goals. Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree from a four-year accredited institution College level teaching experience at least five years Experience writing and managing grants Experience working in a collaborative setting Entrepreneurial skills Knowledge of production in the energy industry Other Requirements: All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States at the time of employment.
About: Minnesota West Community and Technical College is a student-centered, open-access community and technical college within the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. The college provides transfer, occupational and career programs, workforce training, educational outreach and life-long learning opportunities. The College is committed to accomplishing its mission: Dedicated to serving the varied educational needs of our diverse populations in affordable, accessible and supportive settings.
Minnesota West Community and Technical College is a comprehensive community and technical college with five southwestern Minnesota campuses: Canby, Granite Falls, Jackson, Pipestone, and Worthington and learning centers in Luverne and Marshall, Minnesota. Students have the opportunity to earn an Associate Degree, Diploma, or Certificate in more than 60 disciplines. Benefits Info: We have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE ! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles, a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.
Desired Start Date: 07/15/2024
About Minnesota West Community & Technical College
Minnesota West Community & Technical College is a comprehensive community and technical college with five southwestern Minnesota campuses: Canby, Granite Falls, Jackson, Pipestone, and Worthington and centers in Fairmont, Luverne, Marshall, and Redwood Falls. Students have the opportunity to earn an Associate Degree, Diploma, or Certificate in more than 60 disciplines. The college has a long and proud history, 70+ years, of providing highly specialized technical and liberal arts/transfer majors to students from throughout the region. Our graduates are successful and can be found in area businesses and industries across southwest Minnesota, northwest Iowa, South Dakota, and beyond.
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