Executive Director, Campus - Charlotte, United States - Milwaukee Area Technical College

Description

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsin's largest and most diverse technical college, offering 170+ high-quality programs that connect students to a career in as little as one to two years.

The college also offers a less expensive path to a four-year degree. MATC is transforming lives, industry and our community by preparing students today for the careers of tomorrow.

MATC's diverse team members - 42% of whom are employees of colorwork with a purpose to serve the students who make us one of the most diverse two-year institutions in the Midwest.

Together, we are meeting the needs of the community we shared and committed to eliminating equity gaps in higher education for both students and employees.

We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who shares the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC at .

Under the direction of the Executive Vice President Student Success, oversees the day-to-day operations of the campus and coordinates all campus-level activities and services with the EVP and district Vice Presidents (VPs).

Responsible for the regional campus budget.

Establishes collaborative strategies with all VPs to ensure the College achieves its stated mission, paying particular attention to the unique strengths, characteristics, and focus of each regional campus.

As a regional campus operations leader, supports the EVP in developing partnerships in collaboration with community organizations in business, industry, education and government and represents the College to the public and all its diverse constituencies.

Provides input to the EVP and VPs on new academic programs and student services that align with the College's mission, goals, and unique needs of the regional campus constituencies.

Applies data-informed decision making (DIDM) and continuous quality improvement (CQI) in planning and implementing strategies to achieve division and department goals.

Serves as a campus-level change agent for diversity, equity, inclusion, and multiculturalism as well as innovation, collaboration, legal compliance, and data analysis.

Leads the development, implementation and ongoing evaluation of comprehensive data-informed, research-based plans designed to attract and support MATC students through completion.

Develops, fosters, and maintains a positive learning environment for students, forges strong relationships with district administrators and represents the campus to the local community.

The Campus Executive Director will also be called on to oversee various special projects and programs for the College.

• Student Experience Management: Develops and maintains a campus environment that ensures the quality and consistency of the student experience. Assists District and department administrators in operational and supervisory duties; collaborates with other Vice Presidents and Deans to provide overall direction for the planning and development of programs, courses and class schedules to offer curriculum that meets the diverse needs of the communities served at respective campus.
• Scheduling and Operations: Collaborates with the formal and informal supervisors regarding the day-to-day operations of all campus general student services operations. Provides input and collaborates with the EVP, VP of Learn and the pathway deans on course offerings, class scheduling, and faculty assignments. Supervises and implements all non-academic and academic room scheduling at the campus level in collaboration with the VPs of Enrollment and Retention and the VP of Learn and the deans (academic). Responsible for leasing and rental of campus facilities and supports the EVP in coordinating for campus-level facilities planning and design.
• Goal Attainment and

Regulatory Compliance:

Collaborates with the EVP, VPs of Enrollment and Retention, and Learn in student recruitment, FTE goal attainment, retention, and overall student success initiatives and efforts.

Prepares reports for local, state, or federal agencies as needed.

• Process Creation and Standardization: In partnership with the EVP, and District Vice Presidents and Deans, formulates, recommends and implements plans, policies, and practices. Using WE CARE Service Excellence Standards, responsible for ensuring culture of student experience and student-centered success including, but not limited to, systems, processes and procedures as well as building effective cross-functional teams. Coordinates with Public Safety and local law enforcement officials to review and maintain polices which provide a safe teaching, learning and work environment for students, faculty and staff.
• Committee Participation and System/

Community Engagement:
Participates in cross-functional committees and organizes, reviews, and debriefs meetings among stakeholders.

Supports the EVP and VP, External Relations to serve as the campus lead in developing and maintaining partnerships with other educational institutions, both secondary and post-secondary, to promote dual credit, transfer agreements, communication, and cooperative planning.

Supports the EVP and takes direction to serve as campus chief spokesperson and educational resource for campus community.

• Budget Planning and Administration: Prepares, allocates, and oversees campus-specific budget office personnel and operating budgets to ensure appropriate expenditures consistent with office needs, goals, and objectives. Monitors budget activity.
• Ethics and Confidentiality: Practices honesty by demonstrating a consistent and uncompromising adherence to strong moral and ethical principles, values, truthfulness and accuracy in all actions. Addresses all student and employee behavior in a confidential and respectful manner.
• Cross Functional Relationships and

Collaborative Teamwork:
Establishes, maintains, and enhances positive work relationships with staff, faculty, administrators, and departments (e.g. Registrar, Admissions, Academic Affairs, Instructional Units, and Business Office, etc.) Collaborates with campus stakeholders to identify and implement interventions that directly support enrollment, retention, and matriculation of students.

• Leadership and Supervision: Develops and manages high performing teams and highly skilled and motivated staff focused on the delivery of quality and value-added services and allocates cross-functional responsibilities and work processes. Responsibilities include hiring, coaching/mentoring, performance management, and progressive discipline as needed.
• Continuous Learning &

Professional Development:

Maintains up to date with federal and state regulatory updates, impact reports, financial aid literature, training manuals, audit guides, institutional reports, professional publications (e.g., Student Aid News, NASFAA Journal, WASFAA and MASFAA newsletters, Chronicle of Higher Education).

Actively organizes and/or participates in applicable workgroups, trainings, workshops, seminars, committees and professional associations or conferences to promote continuous learning.

• Other duties: Performs other related duties within the scope of the position as required for the efficient operation of the division and to support institutional objectives.

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Compliance with all state, federal, and accreditation standards/requirements, as well as all MATC policies and procedures.

Required Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Higher Education, or related field; and a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience.

Three (3) years of management or supervisory experience of professional staff.

Preferred Education & Experience:
Master's degree in related field and ten (10) years or more of relevant experience. Four (4) years or more of management or supervisory experience of professional staff.

Delegation of Work

Regularly assigns work to subordinate(s).

Supervision Given

Provides recommendations on hiring new employees; coaching and counseling; training; and granting time off.


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of the services, functions and objectives of the Enroll & Retention and Learn Pillars.
• Knowledge and understanding of vocational, technical and adult education, and the Wisconsin Technical College System.
• Knowledge of project management and data driven decision making.
• Ability to maintain a student-centered mindset.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to students and staff.
• Ability to foster creativity and be responsive to innovative ideas.
• Ability to multitask, manage multiple projects, prioritize high-priority assignments and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to create, structure, and deliver public presentations to a variety of groups.
• Ability to use computer software and programs relevant to the position including the ability to utilize databases, student information systems and the Google Suite.
• Ability to communicate effectively, persuasively and analytically both through written and oral means across all levels of employees, management and with students.
• Ability to provide leadership and strong supervisory and management skills and experience.
• Ability to establish, collaborate and maintain effective work relationships with peers, students, teachers, staff, representatives of outside agencies, educational institutions, and the general public.
• Ability to convey an image of professionalism and dedication in work related activities.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse student and employee populations.

Core Competencies:
Customer focus

Action oriented

Values differences

Self-development

Compassion

Business insight

Balances stakeholders

Resourcefulness

Drives results

Attracts top talent

Drives engagement

Manages ambiguity

Courage

Demonstrates self-awareness

Instills trust

Builds effective teams

Drives vision and purpose

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals who perform this role must adhere to these physical job demands with or without an accommodation:

• Ability to lift up to 25lbs, carry, and push up to 20lbs and ability to pull up to 50lbs
• Sitting/Standing/Walking: 50% of time spent sitting, 25% of time spent standing, 25% of time walking
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, hear and speak.

Start Date

This position reports to the Executive Vice President, Student Success and is available immediately.

Hours

This position is a 1.0 FTE or 40 hours per work week. Hours are normally business hours Monday through Friday from 8am - 4:30pm. Candidate must have the ability to work additional hours based on business necessity. May need to attend campus events during non traditional work hours on occasion.

Salary

Salary is listed to the midpoint of the salary range and is based on the 2023/2024 rates and are determined by years of experience credit and internal salary equity.

Application Materials

Along with your completed applications, please upload a resume and cover letter. Education will be formally verified prior to offer.

Interviews

Selected candidates will be invited to complete first round of interviews through video software Spark Hire, 2nd round interview will be held virtually and the final candidate will attend an on site campus meet and greet.

Candidates who are selected to participate in the process, will be notified within a few weeks of the posting close date.