Associate Dean of Applied Technology bei Lakeshore College

LAKESHORE'S MISSION:
Transform individuals to strengthen our communities through innovative and accessible learning.

Full-time Benefits Include:
Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance
Up to $3,000 in tuition reimbursement annually | Professional development and growth opportunities
6.95% Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) savings - matched dollar for dollar | 403(b) and 457 retirement savings options
College paid life and disability insurance | Health and dependent care Flex Spending Accounts 
Onsite fitness center and walking path | Up to 8 weeks paid New Child Leave
Onsite wellness screenings I Relocation assistance available 

Lakeshore also offers generous paid time off starting with 15 days of vacation, 9 days of sick time, 6 days of personal leave,
10 holidays, and a one-week winter break.

Additional Perks:
Local discounts on food, entertainment, and events | Discounts on cell phone plans and rental cars
Common Read events | Culinary experiences from onsite emerging chefs | Identity theft protection
“Dress for your day” | Employee recognition and appreciation events
Campus closed six Fridays during the summer

Benefits begin the first of the month coinciding with or following hire.
For additional information on our vast array of benefits, read through our benefits guide.

SHIFT:  Day/evening/weekend hours | Flexible based upon the needs of the College

LOCATION:  Lakeshore College – Cleveland, Wisconsin

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Dean, the Associate Dean provides leadership and assists in managing operations and instructional programming across various programs within the Applied Technology division. Identify, research, and develop new career education program opportunities. Collaborate with faculty, staff, and departments to achieve goals, ensuring high-quality program delivery and promoting integrity and ethics. Advocates for education accessibility and quality instruction and inspires a student-first culture. Champion college initiatives and provide exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders. Success in this role requires the individual to achieve targets and other goals and objectives set by the Dean. Collaborate with the Division Dean, faculty, staff, and departments across the college to provide essential resources, information, autonomy, and support needed to achieve results. Beyond campus boundaries, the Associate Dean enhances the divisions and program’s image and champions college initiatives and policies. Provide an exceptional customer service experience to both internal and external stakeholders throughout every interaction.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS/ADA: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Other duties may be assigned):

(50%) People Management

• Assemble, manage, and coach faculty/staff capable of achieving results.

• Trust the judgment of others, delegating and giving latitude to exercise autonomy in their areas of expertise. 

• Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication, fostering open and respectful interaction.  

• Motivate faculty to incorporate contemporary adult learning theory into practice.  

• Evolve to meet the continuing needs of our economy's manufacturing and business service sectors. 

• Maintain customer focus by tailoring message and style, effectively communicating to internal and external customers. 

• Guide Advisory Committees and foster engagement.  

• Address staff and student issues in an effective and timely manner.
   

(25%) Resource Leadership

• Maintain a state of industry-relevant labs and classrooms. 

• Analyze reports to assign workload effectively; manage personnel and non-personnel current expense and capital budgets. 

• Utilize a problem-solving and decision-making process incorporating data, experience, and faculty and staff appropriately. 

• Manage open and transparent division-level financial processes and communication. 

• Seek resources from internal and external resources (e.g., Grants, donations) to meet division needs. 

• Assist with grant management and reporting. 

• Assists with developing plan(s) and budget for department. 
   

(25%) Strategic Division Leadership

• Engage faculty, staff, and stakeholders to create strategic division plans that align with the College Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan. 

• Create a culture in which breakthrough ideas are generated to create and improve sales, programming, curriculum, delivery, and student success. 

• Measure division performance using quality and key performance indicators, monitors, reports, and other available data. 

• Ensure that student learning is assessed, improved, and effective through program review and continuous improvement processes (e.g., QRP, folder, academic maps, etc.) 

• Design student-focused schedules that optimize workload and classroom efficiencies. 

• Ensure program compliance with the Department of Workforce Development, Wisconsin Technical College System Board, and program accreditation standards. 

• Balance the achievement of day-to-day results with accomplishments of key college initiatives.
   

MANAGER ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the direction, coordination, supervision, and performance management of team members. 
• Set clear expectations by establishing roles, responsibilities and setting goals for team members.
• Monitor and assess performance, holding team members accountable, and providing ongoing feedback.
• Provide guidance and support through training, mentoring, and open communication. 
• Carry out managerial responsibilities in accordance with the College’s policies and procedures. 
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure cohesive college operations.
• Address and resolve any conflicts or issues that arise in a timely manner. 
• Foster a positive and productive work environment encouraging teamwork and recognizing achievements.
• Develop team members by identifying strengths, creating development plans, and offering growth opportunities.
   

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree from regionally accredited college or university in a related discipline required. Master's degree in a related discipline preferred. 
• Three to five years of relevant occupational experience required.
• Three to five years of demonstrated leadership experience required. 
• Experience in higher education preferred.  
   

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURE, REGISTRATION:

• A valid State of Wisconsin Driver’s License

☒ MVR CHECK Required– The employee in this position is a potential operator of a Lakeshore College owned vehicle or may be responsible for driving any other motor vehicles on behalf of the College.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of Lakeshore’s mission, vision, and strategic direction.
• Familiarity with different leadership styles and techniques. 
   

SKILLS:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and customer service skills.
• Strong critical thinking, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Effective leadership and team building skills. 

ABILITIES:

• Adapt quickly to new and changing technology.
• Perform work accurately and thoroughly, with a high level of accountability and attention to detail. 
• Work independently, as part of a team and/or with minimal supervision.
• Present self in a professional, ethical and respectful manner at all times. 
• Use discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects or tasks, maintaining deadlines.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships and relate successfully with staff, students and all stakeholders.
• Lead, inspire and motivate a team to achieve departmental and college goals. 
• Flexibility to adapt to and manage through changing environments. 
   
   

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. 
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment may require multi-tasking.  
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 
   

This job description is designed to cover the basic functions of the job and is not considered a detailed description of every job duty that is required, other duties may be assigned as needed. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice to ensure the successful delivery of organizational objectives.

CONDITION(S) OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Employment conditional on completion of a Background Information Disclosure (BID) and a Motor Vehicle Record Check with the results acceptable to the College.

• Valid State of Wisconsin driver’s license is required.

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