• Job Description

  Req#: JR0000001573

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

  Working Title:

  MnSCU Admin-4 - Dean of Indigenous and Academic Affairs

  Institution:

  Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College

  Classification Title:

  MnSCU Administrator 4

  Bargaining Unit / Union:

  220: Minnesota State Administrator's Plan

  City:

  Cloquet

  FLSA:

  Job Exempt

  Full Time / Part Time:

  Full time

  Employment Condition:

  Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

  Salary Range:

  $81,034.00 - $130,095.00

  Job Description - The Dean of Indigenous and Academic Affairs provides leadership, direction, and administrative support for the Indigenous programming at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College (FDLTCC) in the areas of accreditation; curriculum development; and planning, development, and evaluation of broader institutional endeavors related to mission. The position provides leadership for and supervises Anishinaabeg Gikendaasowinan programs, covering credit-and non-credit programming in all delivery modes and including oversight of continuing and customized training, as well as select transfer and career-focused programs. The position recommends and implements policy and procedures to enhance equity for Indigenous students and employees in the Minnesota State system and to promote the growth and development of Anishinaabeg Gikendaasowinan in collaboration with internal and external constituents and works with the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, The position works to further develop FDLTCC's relationship with the World Indigenous Nations Higher Education Consortium (WINHEC) and service on boards or in activities of WINHEC is encouraged. This position also serves as part of the administrative team and works in the best interest of the college's unique status as a Tribal College and member of the Minnesota State system of colleges and universities.

  Minimum Qualifications

  • Master's degree in American Indian Studies or other relevant academic discipline

  • 2 or more years of experience in higher education

  • Extensive experience working with Tribal or culturally diverse settings

  • Comprehensive computer skills

  • Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

  Preferred Qualification

  • Demonstrated experience with Tribal communities, Tribal education institutions and WINHEC accrediation standards

  • Experience in securing and managing external grants and other sources of funding

  • Experience managing department budgets

  • Supervisory/Leadership experience

  • Higher education teaching and supervisory experience

  Other Requirements

  Work Shift (Hours / Days of work) - Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

  Telework (Yes/No) - No

  About

  The mission of Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is to provide higher education opportunities for its communities in a welcoming, culturally diverse environment.

  To achieve this mission, we will:

  • Promote scholarship and academic excellence through transfer and career education and provide access to higher education by offering developmental education.

  • Respectfully promote the language, culture, and history of the Anishinaabeg.

  • Provide programs which will celebrate the cultural diversity of our community and promote global understanding.

  • Promote a sense of personal respect and wellness.

  • Provide technological opportunities and experiences, preparing students for the future.

  • Provide programs and baccalaureate degrees that fulfill our commitment to American Indian communities, our land grant status, and the union of cultures.

  Vision Statement

  Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College offers a postsecondary education to honor the past, for those living in the present and dreaming the future, through a spirit of respect, cooperation, and unity.

  Core Values

  During 2013 and 2014, Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College identified five core values to be used as guiding principles on campus. Our core values are:

  • Respect: Manaaji'idiwin

  • Integrity: Gwayakwaadiziwin

  • Stewardship: Ganawenjigewin

  • Innovation: Maamamiikaajinendamowin

  • Compassion: Zhawenjigewin

  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 ($250 - $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.

  Desired Start Date:

  05-15-2025

  Position End Date:

  Open Date:

  02-03-2025

  Close Date:

  03-14-2025

  Posting Contact Name:

  Lori Jo Nikula Driscoll

  Posting Contact Email:

  sh4637jt@minnstate.edu

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