Dean of Enterprise and Academic Partnerships

2 weeks ago

Merced, California, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Dean of Enterprise and Academic Partnerships to join our team. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to build and sustain public-private partnerships that benefit our district academically, vocationally, and financially.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement strategies to build and sustain public-private partnerships that align with our district's goals and objectives
  • Build and maintain relationships with community partners, non-profit organizations, for-profit businesses, and industry leaders to enhance student learning and align with district goals
  • Lead efforts to explore and adopt innovative practices that foster new systems and enterprises for the district, embracing non-traditional models where applicable
  • Assist with fundraising efforts, including identifying and securing grants and foundations that align with our district's master planning and diversification goals
  • Work closely with legal counsel and experts to ensure contracts and partnerships comply with local, state, and federal regulations
  • Provide leadership for academic enterprise services, including the Merced College Business Resource Center, contract education, community services, and related programs
  • Collaborate with district administration to ensure that special projects, contracts, and PPPs align with district goals and are adequately supported
  • Develop comprehensive plans to diversify the district's funding streams through new ventures, innovations, and enterprise systems
  • Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of programs and services related to contract education, special training and contracted workforce development, and community services, ensuring alignment with district goals and industry standards
  • Promote shared governance through active participation in college and district committees
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging trends, innovations, and best practices in community college education, public-private partnerships, and funding diversification
  • Prepare reports on programs and activities, ensuring compliance with federal and state mandates and alignment with district strategic objectives
  • Manage the area budget, ensuring financial resources are used effectively and in accordance with district policies
  • Resolve student, faculty, and staff conflicts and issues within the area
  • Evaluate faculty, administrators, and classified staff in accordance with district policies and collective bargaining agreements
  • Encourage cultural and ethnic diversity in staffing, curriculum, programs, and services.
Requirements
  • Master's degree from an accredited institution in a discipline related to business administration, entrepreneurship, or related field
  • One year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment
  • Successful community college teaching or related work experience
  • A minimum of one year of managerial experience demonstrating leadership with increasing responsibility
  • Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students
Preferred Qualifications
  • Doctorate degree in a discipline related to the position
  • Experience in developing public-private partnerships and/or innovative funding models in an educational setting
Working Conditions

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Work is performed primarily in an office environment with constant interruptions and some travel to different sites. Incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.

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