Details:

Posted: March 9, 2023
Level: Management / Confidential (Mgr2)
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Closing Date: The committee will begin review of applications immediately. Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on Wednesday, April 12, 2023.

Location:

Norwalk Community College
188 Richards Ave
Norwalk, CT 06854
**This position is not remote**

For more information, please click on the college to be directed to their website.

CT State Community College Mission:

Connecticut State Community College (CT State) provides access to academically rigorous and innovative education and training focused on student success. The College supports excellence in teaching and learning, makes data-informed decisions, promotes equity, advances positive change for the students, communities, and industries it serves, and awards associates degrees and certificates.

CT State Community College Vision:

CT State will be recognized for exceptional student success, educational leadership, and transformative collaboration with business and industry, government, educational, and key stakeholders while advancing diverse opportunities for Connecticut’s citizens and communities.

CT State Community College Equity Statement:

The CSCU system commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Anticipated Start Date:

May 2023

Position Summary:

The Associate Dean of Campus Operations oversees the day-to-day campus environment and provides leadership, general direction, and administration of the campus' facilities, maintenance and custodial services, financial support services, information technology services, emergency preparedness, and auxiliary services (e.g. campus security, campus bookstore, food services). He/she assists the President/CEO in managing the overall budget and serves as a liaison with appropriate local, State, and College officials.

Among key managerial effectiveness areas, representing the output requirements of this position are:

• Budget preparation and management of cash and fiscal affairs
• Annual audit support
• Facilities operation, improvement and acquisition
• Equipment procurement/fixed asset management
• Emergency preparedness/campus safety
• Information services/internal communications
• CSCU/College financial relationships
• Operation of auxiliary services
• Coordination of campus purchasing and contracting requirements with shared service organization
• Coordination of campus data required for shared payroll organization

Incumbents must possess proven ability to effectively work with a culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and student. They are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.)

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in an appropriate field with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in higher education or academic administration, which includes three (3) years of experience in the supervision of the work of others or a combination of education, training and experience that would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position's essential duties.

Incumbents are required to have demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following:

• Budget and fiscal management
• Facilities and Capital Planning and Management
• Campus Operations and Security
• Higher education administration
• Supervision and training
• Information technology literacy skills
• Effective oral and written communications

Substitutions Allowed:

Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position and by providing appropriate references. Exceptions to the degree requirements may be made for compelling reasons.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience overseeing the administration of services, programs and/or operations at a public institution or government agency
• Knowledge of, and ability to apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes, and regulations
• Experience in analyzing budgetary and financial management problems accurately and developing effective courses of action
• Experience creating and implementing emergency preparedness policies and procedures

Example of Job Duties:

Under the direction of the President/CEO or another administrator, the Associate Dean of Campus Operations is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the campus through effective performance in these essential functional areas:

• Budget and Fiscal Management
  • Accountable for assisting with managing the campus budget and collaborating with the College to ensure efficient and effective performance of the campus.
• Facilities and Capital Planning and Management
  • Accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the campus buildings, equipment, and grounds and for developing plans and capital budgets for the campus' future facilities' needs.
• Campus Operations
  • Accountable for the safe and reliable operation of the campus' facilities, equipment, and utilities.
• Emergency Preparedness and Security
  • Accountable for campus safety and security and campus-wide emergency preparedness.
• Business and Auxiliary Operations
  • Accountable for managing the services associated with business and auxiliary operations.
• Consulting and Advisement
  • Accountable for consulting and advising with the President/CEO and serving as a liaison within the College.

This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full specifications stated in the job description.

Starting Salary:

$93,345-$116,681 (midpoint) approximate annual plus excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous leave policies; several retirement plans; and many choices for comprehensive health insurance. You also have access to many additional benefits to save for retirement, protect your family & more with supplemental benefits. Tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable.

Application Instructions:

To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume.

Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable.

Selection Procedure:

Following the closing date, application materials will be evaluated by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be limited to those applicants who are best qualified based on the minimum and preferred qualifications and who have submitted all the required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Candidates who have been selected and approved to Interview will be contacted, and finalists will be recommended for further consideration by the Hiring Manager for final selection and recommendation for employment. The selection process may also include practical exercises (i.e., teaching demonstration and/or other written, technical, manipulative, or simulation exercises) to evaluate candidates' qualifications.

Background Screening:

All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CSCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Nicholas D'Agostino Director of Equal Employment Opportunity Ndagostino@commnet.edu

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F

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