North Dakota University System

Position Information

OVERVIEW: Bismarck State College is dedicated to student success. This on campus position is student-centered to provide high quality campus services and hands-on learning experiences. The Assistant Dean is a leader responsible for academic programing, quality assurance, enrollment management, retention, and fiscal management of an academic department.

MISSION: As North Dakota’s Polytechnic Institution, Bismarck State College focuses on student success through the delivery of affordable, flexible, high-quality, experiential learning enhanced by public-private partnerships.

VISION: Bismarck State College will be a leader in polytechnic education improving lives and building sustainable communities.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Is directly accountable and responsible to the Academic Dean of AEAT (Automation, Energy, & Advanced Technology).

Benefits

COMPENSATION: $70,000-$87,805 based on education and directly related experience.

100% employer-paid family health insurance, life insurance, retirement, employee tuition waiver, spouse/dependent tuition discount. For more information regarding employee benefits, visit: https://bismarckstate.edu/employment/Faculty-and-Staff/Benefits/

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Position Description & Details

Bismarck State College is seeking an Assistant Dean who is dedicated to serving as a strong advocate for students and promoting their success. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing all academic programs, both credit and non-credit, as well as operational activities within the assigned departments. If you are passionate about education and have a track record of driving academic innovation and excellence, we encourage you to apply.

• Academic Program Oversight: Take charge of all academic programs within the assigned departments, ensuring their effectiveness and alignment with BSC's mission and goals.
• Staff Assignments and Scheduling: Collaborate with the Academic Dean to prepare and optimize staff assignments, course schedules, and faculty workloads.
• Faculty Recruitment and Development: Work closely with the Academic Dean to recruit, mentor, develop, evaluate, and retain both full-time and adjunct faculty.
• Curriculum Development: Supervise the development and implementation of new programs and curriculum, ensuring alignment with industry and workforce needs.
• Academic Innovation: Drive academic innovation, continuous quality improvement, and academic assessment to support student success and achieve strategic goals.
• Team Leadership: Provide leadership for accreditation efforts, K-12 partnerships, and Business and Industry Leadership Teams (BILTs) public-private partnerships.
• Recruitment and Retention: Contribute to meeting the college's strategic recruitment, enrollment, retention, and completion goals.

Minimum Requirements

If you are passionate about education and ready to make a meaningful impact on the academic experience of students, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our team and help shape the future of our institution.

• Bachelor’s degree and four years of related administrative experience.
• Demonstrated experience in promoting and achieving student success outcomes.
• Effective management, leadership, supervisory, organizational, budgeting, and planning skills.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in working with faculty, administration, staff, and other support areas.
• Excellent presentation skills and ability to promote the college mission and vision to a variety of audiences.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and proficiency in preparing reports and documents.
• Proficiency with computer software (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite—Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, etc.) and strong Internet familiarity.
• Demonstrated organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work on multiple concurrent projects and meet assigned deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience with curriculum and course development, distance/online education, academic assessment, and prior learning outcomes.
• Experience teaching at the college level in online and face-to-face modalities.
• Experience working in the energy industry.
• Working in a higher education environment with recruitment, enrollment, retention, completion, and instructional management experience.

Applicant Materials Required

To be considered by the search committee thoroughly complete the application and upload the following:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Copies of transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)
• References

Additional Information

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Bismarck State College does not provide sponsorships. BSC is an E-Verify Employer.

For more information or assistance contact the Human Resources Department at 701-224-5531 or bsc.humanresources@bismarckstate.edu

This position requires a criminal history record check.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility including a copy of NGB 22 from the National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability.