Regional Campus Manager - Walker's Square

Milwaukee Area Technical College; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) seeks an experienced leader to oversee multiple enrollment and retention functions at the Walker's Square campus. The role includes directing daily campus operations, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with policies and state/federal regulations.

This is a 100% in-person, 40-hour-per-week leadership position based in Wisconsin. The selected candidate will manage budgets, coordinate cross-functional teams, and maintain strong community and external

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of progressively responsible work experience in higher education, including three (3) years of staff supervision or 2 years with completion of Emerging Leaders.
• Master’s degree and five (5) years of progressively responsible work experience in higher education, including staff supervision.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the day-to-day operations of the assigned regional campus and serves as the campus point of contact for all internal and external stakeholders.
• Manages department and campus resources and delivers timely and effective services.
• Directs data collection and reporting; analyzes results and prepares reports.
• Leads supervision, training, and development of staff; mentors and motivates campus-based staff.
• Engages in community and external relations activities; participates in local organizations and events.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Data analysis

Budget oversight

Project coordination

Communication

Workflow management

Team building

Public speaking

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in higher education administration or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job 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. 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 www.matc.edu.

Under the leadership of the Associate Vice President, Regional Campuses with a dotted line matrix responsibility to primary supervisors in each area, the incumbent provides leadership, direction, and coordination for multiple enrollment and retention functions at the campus. In addition, oversees the day-to-day operations of the assigned regional campus and serves as the campus point of contact for all internal and external stakeholders. Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures, federal and state regulations within the admissions, testing, and registration areas. Maintains consistency, accuracy and student-centered customer service by ensuring internal processes are efficient and effective generating continuous service improvement. Communication is continuous between the Executive Director, division, industry partners, specialized agencies, and governmental regulatory bodies.

• Campus Decision Making: Manages department and campus resources and delivers timely and effective services. Oversees the day-to-day work of assigned staff at the campus and collaborates with horizontal formal matrix supervisor for the following: academic support, accommodations, admissions center, career hub, cashier, financial aid, library, the resource center (LPC’s), registration, student life, testing.
• Fiscal Administration: In partnership with the Assistant Vice President, Regional Campuses prepares and implements budgets to meet departmental, divisional and institutional objectives; monitors budget activity.
• Data Analysis and Evaluation: Directs the collection and processing of data; analyzes results and prepares reports. Conducts routine audits for data accuracy and quality assurance. Runs and provides standard reports when data is requested.
• Training and Development: Assists and collaborates in supervising, training, and evaluating staff. Works closely with each horizontal matrix leader to hire, train, lead, mentor and motivate campus-based staff; encourages professional development and engagement. Responsible for daily operations of the general student services offices at the assigned regional campus; serves as the functional supervisor under the direction of the Assistant Vice President, Regional Campuses.
• Community Leadership & External Relations: Under the direction of the AVP, actively participates in community and civic organizations, including service clubs, chambers of commerce, industry associations, and local events.
• Cross Functional Relationships and Collaborative Teamwork: Establishes, maintains, and enhances positive work relationships with staff, faculty, and administrators. This may include joining cross-department committees (Ex: Student Accounts Appeal Committee).
• Leadership and Supervision: Develops and manages a high performing team of 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 current knowledge of best practices and standards in higher education with an emphasis on community Colleges. Actively organizes and/or participates in applicable workgroups, trainings, workshops, seminars, committees and professional associations or conferences to promote continuous learning.
• Other duties: Perform other related duties within the scope of the position as required for the efficient operation of the division and to support institutional objectives.

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

Required Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of progressively responsible work experience in higher education, including three (3) years of staff supervision or 2 years with completion of Emerging Leaders.

Preferred Education & Experience

Master’s degree and five (5) years of progressively responsible work experience in higher education, including staff supervision.

Core Competencies

• Business insight
• Decision quality
• Resourcefulness
• Plans and aligns
• Drives results
• Manages conflict
• Develops talent
• Builds effective teams
• Demonstrates self-awareness
• Instills trust
• Customer focus
• Action oriented
• Values differences
• Self-development
• Compassion

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively through both oral and written means across all levels of employees and management including public speaking and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of budget planning and resource oversight.
• Ability to build teams, provide guidance and provide project coordination across employees. As well as knowledge and experience in processes related to effective supervision in a diverse organization.
• Ability to organize, analyze and interpret statistical and management data. Demonstrated ability to gather information, identify patterns or connections between situations.
• Ability to establish workflows, manage multiple projects, and meet necessary deadlines.
• Ability to review and evaluate problems and to identify and implement creative solutions.
• Demonstrates integrity and deals effectively, fairly and in a timely fashion with all stakeholders.
• Knowledge of effective principles of supervision and management. Demonstrate leadership ability and team building skills to effectively supervise professional and staff and interact with all levels of management.

Start Date

This position supports the District Administration at the Walker's Square campus and is available to start immediately.

Job Parameters

This is 40 hour a week, year round, 100% IN PERSON position. NOT available for hybrid or virtual hours.

Hours

The position works a minimum of 40 hours per week. Occasional evenings may be required based on business need.

Location

Based out of our Walker's Square campus All work must be performed in the state of Wisconsin.

Salary

Salary is determined by years of experience credit and internal salary equity. Salary determination will be only based on years of credited experience that is listed on the job application, please include complete work history. Rates are listed up to the midpoint of the range and placement is determined based on years of experience, internal equity, and a review of the applicant's employment and educational background as listed on the job application.

EEO

Milwaukee Area Technical College will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, disability, age, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, union affiliation, arrest and conviction record, or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law.