Academic Dean

North Hennepin Community College; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 99,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Hennepin Technical College in Minnesota seeks an Academic Dean to provide visionary leadership for portions of academic affairs across campuses, including curriculum, hiring, and staff development. The role collaborates with the vice president of academic and student affairs, deans, faculty, and external partners to advance equity and inclusion.

The successful candidate will oversee program development, manage budgets, participate in college-wide initiatives, and engage with accrediting bodies

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience and/or 3 years of full-time higher education teaching experience with leadership components such as Division Chair, Committee Chair, etc.
• Demonstrated understanding of the mission of technical two-year colleges.
• Evidence of a strong and clear commitment to diversity among both students and staff
• Excellent presentation skills and interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated success in partnership development.
• Demonstrated success in promoting the values of shared governance and participative management.
• Experience in developing and administering budgets.
• Experience in administering and managing equipment and supply budgets.
• Transferable skills working with industry partners in transportation, building, and manufacturing areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary academic leadership and direction for portions of academic affairs, including curriculum, hiring, and training of new staff.
• Support and advance a campus culture of equity and inclusion within the division and throughout the college community.
• Participate on college-wide committees and task forces; provide leadership with college-wide initiatives.
• Interact with external accrediting bodies and collaborate with programs, community stakeholders, and educational disciplines.
• Work with the vice president of academic and student affairs, deans, support staff, and department leaders.
• Engage in budget development and administration and coordinate with industry partners.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Higher education leadership

Diversity commitment

Budgeting experience

Partnership development

Shared governance

Communication skills

Industry partner collaboration

Program development

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant discipline

Doctoral degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Job description

All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).

Working Title:

Academic Dean

Institution:

Hennepin Technical College

Classification Title:

MnSCU Administrator 6

Bargaining Unit / Union:

220: Minnesota State Administrator’s Plan

City:

HENN - Eden Prairie CampusHENN - Brooklyn Park Campus

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

$98,457.00 - $157,531.00

Job Description:

To provide visionary academic leadership and direction for portions of academic affairs of Hennepin Technical College, including all the college sites in the area of curriculum, hiring, and training of new staff. As an administrator, this person supports and advances a campus culture of equity and inclusion within the division as well as throughout the college community. Campus administrative coverage for day, evening, and weekends is a basic component with the ability to properly handle emergency situations and student concerns. Participation on college-wide committees and task forces is required as well as providing leadership with college-wide initiatives. The position holder is responsible for program development and revision at the college in consultation with the vice president of academic and student affairs, liberal arts and program faculty, and other division deans. In addition, this position requires interaction with external accrediting bodies, collaborative work with other programs, community stakeholders, and educational disciplines that support student learning.

This person will work internally with the vice president of academic and student affairs, academic and student affairs deans, support staff, liberal arts faculty, technical program faculty, and department team leaders (department chairs and coordinators).

_ A first review will be completed 2 weeks after posting. Posting is open until filled. _

Salary Range:

$98,457.00 - $157,531.00

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited institution.

• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience and/or 3 years of full-time higher education teaching experience with leadership components such as Division Chair, Committee Chair, etc.

• Demonstrated understanding of the mission of technical two-year colleges.

• Evidence of a strong and clear commitment to diversity among both students and staff

• Excellent presentation skills and interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated success in partnership development.

• Demonstrated success in promoting the values of shared governance and participative management.

• Experience in developing and administering budgets.

• Experience in administering and managing equipment and supply budgets.

• Transferable skills working with industry partners in transportation, building, and manufacturing areas.

Preferred Qualification:

• Doctoral degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited institution.

• Experience in vocational education and workforce development.

• College level teaching experience, preferably at two-year technical colleges.

• Experience working with technical education programs

• Experience working with healthcare, public safety and or IT programs

• Five years’ experience in supervision and administration, preferably in a higher education institution with collective bargaining units.

• Experience in program and/or higher learning institutional accreditation.

• Experience in planning and participating in joint projects with business or educational organizations including K12 districts, four-year universities and industry.

• Experience with distance learning and the use of technology in the classroom.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work):

Varied- Typically Monday-Friday

Telework (Yes/No):

This position is required on campus 4 days per week.

About:

Founded in 1972, Hennepin Technical College is the largest technical college in Minnesota. With campuses in Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie, Hennepin Technical College has a diverse student population of more than 9,500 and offers degree and non-degree coursework in over 45 programs. Achieving a 99% job placement rate within its network of industry partners, Hennepin Technical College prepares students for in-demand and high-paying employment opportunities Hennepin Technical College is a member of Minnesota State, which includes 30 community and technical colleges and seven state universities serving approximately 400,000 students. It is the fourth-largest system of two-year colleges and four-year universities in the United States.

Hennepin Technical College with campuses in Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. The college is strategically positioned to meet the economic and workforce development needs of business and industry throughout Minnesota. Hennepin Technical College faculty and staff are committed to preparing students to be successful in obtaining the education and skills that can result in employment and a career. Curriculum is industry validated and delivered in an environment that emulates the work setting. Students receive a well-rounded educational experience that gives them the skills and ability to secure the first job in their career as well as to advance in their career. For more information about Hennepin Technical College, please visit our website at: http://www.hennepintech.edu

NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (MnSCU) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MnSCU’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($150 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we take your well-being and work-life balance seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles, employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option. To further support your holistic health, employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling. Detailed plan details, rates, and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) website.

To support your life outside of work, our package includes 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave. We also help you secure your financial future with a robust Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and various investment options. Furthermore, we invest in your growth by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents. Please note that specific benefit eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the type of position, employee classification, and collective bargaining agreements.

Desired Start Date:

09-01-2026

Position End Date:

09-28-2026

Open Date:

07-22-2026

Close Date:

08-31-2026

Posting Contact Name:

Joel E Nelson

Posting Contact Email:

[e-mail]