Hennepin Technical College Hiring for Director of Academic Support Programs at Brooklyn Park, MN Full Time

Classification Title MnSCU Academic Supervisor 3

Working Title Director of Academic Support Programs

Hire Types Supervisor/Manager

Division Hennepin Technical College

Department Student Affairs

Unit Academic Support Programs

Location Brooklyn Park

FLSA Exempt

Full/Part Time Full Time

FTE 1.0

Employment Condition Unlimited

Work Shift Monday – Friday

Work Schedule/Hours/Days

Monday – Friday

Posting Details

Hennepin Technical College seeks a Director of Academic Support Programs dedicated to excellence in career and technical education who desires to become part of an environment that values excellence, innovation, and inclusion. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong combination of leadership, human resources, labor relations, and change management experience to ensure success for the department, the college, and the community it serves.

Salary Minimum $33.27

Salary Maximum $47.93

Salary Type Hourly

Bargaining Unit/Plan 216, MMA

Job Description

This position provides overall leadership, management, reporting, and implementation of policies and procedures for the college’s Tutoring Centers, Access Services, Interpreting Services, College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) training to ensure efficient and effective operations, program goals, and work plans, and federal compliance are met, and serves as the college’s Title IX Coordinator. This position determines the design of academic support programs and how to integrate them with the college. This position is responsible for leading a team of academic support programs staff to provide services to students that ultimately result in retention and completion for students.

Specific Duties Include:
Provide leadership, oversight, and vision for the Academic Support Programs Department including managing department budgets.

Lead, supervise and direct department personnel, including but not limited to hiring, coaching, training, developing, promoting, assigning, and reviewing work, directing work, discipline, suspending, discharging, and adjusting grievances to ensure that staff is skilled and available as needed.

Ensure collective bargaining agreements and Minn. State policies and procedures are implemented and appropriately enforced, and projects are staffed correctly to meet deadlines and stay within budget.

Manage, direct, and assess the Access Services for students which includes intake process, arranging accommodations, evaluating verification of disability for program eligibility, document maintenance, student communication, administering services for students with disabilities, consultation with faculty, staff, and administrators about disability services, and oversight of adaptive equipment.

Required Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications (expected to have to enter job)

Master’s degree

Five years of experience supervisory or leadership experience

Five years of relevant access services and/or tutoring services experience

Experience in following federal and state legislation and regulations

Evidence of strong and demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion

Experience working with diverse populations, perspectives, and abilities

Interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain working relationships with students, parents, staff, faculty, and administrators

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Independent and strong ability to effectively and creatively solve complex problems

Program assessment skills

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications (desired but not expected to have to enter job)

Experience as a Title IX Coordinator

Training and experience on issues of mental health, poverty, inequity, disability, and the impact on education

Other Requirements

About

Founded in 1972, Hennepin Technical College is the largest technical college in Minnesota. With campuses in Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie, Hennepin Technical College has a diverse student population of more than 9,500 and offers degree and non-degree coursework in over 45 programs. Achieving a 99% job placement rate within its network of industry partners, Hennepin Technical College prepares students for in-demand and high-paying employment opportunities Hennepin Technical College is a member of Minnesota State, which includes 30 community and technical colleges and seven state universities serving approximately 400,000 students. It is the fourth-largest system of two-year colleges and four-year universities in the United States.

Hennepin Technical College with campuses in Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. The college is strategically positioned to meet the economic and workforce development needs of business and industry throughout Minnesota. Hennepin Technical College faculty and staff are committed to preparing students to be successful in obtaining the education and skills that can result in employment and a career. Curriculum is industry validated and delivered in an environment that emulates the work setting. Students receive a well-rounded educational experience that gives them the skills and ability to secure the first job in their career as well as to advance in their career. For more information about Hennepin Technical College, please visit our website at: http://www.hennepintech.edu

Benefits Info

We offer a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year. We also offer a variety of retirement benefits including a pension and voluntary retirement plans with an employer match.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F245P

Number of Vacancies 1

Re-posting No

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date 07/05/2022

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Accept Applications Yes

Special Instructions Summary

Posting Contact human.resources@hennepintech.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. 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, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.