Dean of Graduate Programs jobs in Benton Harbor, MI

Posting Number: 0000863
Reports to: President
Department: President
Classification: Administrator
Full or Part-time: Full Time

Job Summary:
This senior leader will serve as a catalyst and a capacity builder to further advance the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion across the college. To that end, the Dean will build the DEI office that will act as an administrative, intellectual, and community orientated hub. In this capacity the Dean will synthesize the college's efforts into a strategic DEI plan by partnering with the Cabinet, CTS, faculty, and staff.

Essential Functions:
1. Develop and promote DEI events and programs on and off campus for the benefit of faculty, staff, students, and communities served by LMC
2. Work with the Provost, Deans, and faculty to ensure that academic programs and services promote DEI
3. Work with the President and other campus administrators to develop a vision and plan for ensuring that the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion are embedded in the culture and operations of the college
4. Provide DEI professional development and education across the college
5. Establish an effective, collaborative relationships within the LMC community
6. Advance the culture of assessment and evaluation of DEI programs and events through the promotion of DEI in academic and non-academic departments by partnering with academic and student affairs leaders
7. Participates in college/community committees as assigned.
8. Develops and monitors the DEI budget
9. Serve as the principal spokesperson and representative for the President on all DEI issues and facilitate internal and external communication strategies
10. Partner with the Executive Director of Human Resources to develop and implement DEI best practices related to faculty and staff recruitment and retention
11. Partner with academic and student affairs in the pursuit of external funding opportunities
12. Recommend diversity related budget and staffing enhancements to the President
13. Partner with academic and student affairs to enhance the success of under-represented students

Other Duties:
14. Other Duties as assigned

Accountabilities:
Under the limited supervision of the President, assures quality and consistency of DEI programs.

Job Specifications:
Masters degree required, five or more years of related experience required. Strong interpersonal, management, and organizational skills required. Basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Grade: D11
Salary Range:

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Information on our standard hiring process: Lake Michigan College will accept applications on this position for at least 14 days. Applications will be screened for minimum qualifications as received. Once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received and sufficient diversity of applicants achieved, those applicants will be passed along to the search committee. Once the search committee has determined which applicants they would like to interview, those applicants will be contacted. If this process extends beyond 21 days, a communication of the delay will be made to all applicants for the position. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources at hr@lakemichigancollege.edu.

Official transcripts required upon hire.

Virtual Campus tour:
Lake Michigan Colleges YouTube Channel

Open Date: 02/09/2022
Closing Date:

To apply, visit https://lmc.simplehire.com/postings/4052

About Lake Michigan College
Lake Michigan College is a community college in southwest Michigan. We have three campuses -two of which are located ten minutes from our namesakes breathtaking shoreline.

Like other community colleges, we offer associate degrees, certificates, and even a baccalaureate degree. But what sets us apart from our peers is our seemingly limitless potential and our people - people who care deeply about our regions future and who are committed to student success and exemplary educational programs, strong alignments with both established and emerging industries, and productive partnerships with the communities we serve.

Faculty and staff at LMC enjoy excellent benefits and a supportive and friendly work environment. LMC recently received a Capital Outlay grant from the State of Michigan and a new millage from the southwest Michigan community, so the colleges facilities will be getting innovative, sustainable upgrades in the next few years that will contribute to the comfort, productivity and collaborative environment for all employees.

Living in Southwest Michigan
Southwest Michigan attracts millions of tourists who come for our beaches, wineries, and nationally acclaimed golf courses. But many who visit, choose to stay for our great schools, low cost of living, and high quality of life.

LMCs main campus is nestled in a watery and wooded wildlife sanctuary, yet its less than a half-days drive from major metro areas including Chicago, Milwaukee, Detroit, and Indianapolis.jeid-c1f05221180d744bada356ede35d677c