**All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).** **Working Title:** Career & Technical Education Specialist **Institution:** Normandale Community College **Classification Title:** MnSCU Academic Professional 3 **Bargaining Unit / Union:** 214: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees **City:** Bloomington **FLSA:** Non Job Exempt **Full Time / Part Time:** Full time **Employment Condition:** Unclassified - Unlimited Academic **Salary Range:** **_We are a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we seek applicants with deep connections to the cultural communities to which our students belong._** We actively seek and encourage applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. **NOTICE OF VACANCY** **Career & Technical Education Specialist** Classification: MnSCU Academic Professional 3 Unlimited, Full-Time Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM *A flexible work schedule may be approved with up to two days remote work per week (if applicable) Salary Range: Hourly from $27.84 to $40.82; Annually from $58,130 to $85,232 * _Salary placement is dependent on education and experience_ **This vacancy is posted online from March 6, 2025 – March 16, 2025 at 11:59 PM** **ABOUT THE POSITION** Under limited supervision, the Director of Career and Technical Education leads the college’s career and technical education initiatives and supporting activities to increase enrollment in career and technical education (CTE) pathways in support of the college’s strategic framework, equity goals, and being a student-ready campus. This is a large and complex combination of programs and indirect student supports. Normandale offers AS and AAS degrees and certificates in 14 career and technical disciplines. In AY2023, over 45% of the 1,370 degrees and certificates awarded by the college were career and technical. In the spring 2024 term, 25% of the over 25,000 total seats sold were in CTE courses. This position is essential to positioning the college as a leader in developing elementary education and special education instructors, especially those of color; and in producing graduates in current and emerging health sciences and STEM fields. **This position:** + Establishes this business unit’s goals and work plans. + Establishes and oversees operating procedures and processes for all functions. + Develops and administers the college’s $500,000 - $600,000 annual Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (aka the “Carl Perkins” or “Perkins”) grant budget. + Provides lead work direction to 1 FTE @ MAPE 2 position and 1 FTE AFSCME position. **Minimum Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university **and** 2 years of career and technical education experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. + Budget management experience. + Ability to analyze data and appropriately use it in decision making. + Experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders to successfully develop and execute initiatives or projects. + Ability to develop and deliver clear presentations to all levels in an organization. + Ability to write clear plans and reports to satisfy external agencies’ and other stakeholders’ requirements. + Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. **Preferred Qualification** + Master’s degree in higher education, business, or other relevant field from an accredited college or university. + Perkins grant management experience. + Experience managing an annual budget of $50,000 or more. **Other Requirements** _The College regrets that it is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship at this time. The successful candidate, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, must be available to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins._ _An offer for this position may be contingent upon the completion of a background check._ **Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)** Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM **Telework (Yes/No)** *A flexible work schedule may be approved with up to two days remote work per week (if applicable) **WHY NORMANDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE** Normandale (https://www.normandale.edu/) is the largest community college in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, annually serving almost 15,000 students from a diverse set of backgrounds, 42% of whom are students of color and nearly 25% are first-generation. We offer opportunities for individuals to grow, learn, and advance their careers while working for an organization that is committed to providing an inclusive and equitable space for students and employees to learn. We are passionately committed to achieving racial equity in student outcomes and in advancing cultural responsiveness in the classroom and services provided. **GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE** As an agency of the State of Minnesota, Normandale offers a comprehensive benefits package including low-cost medical, dental, vision insurance, income protection plans, generous vacation and sick leave, 11 paid holidays each year, employer paid life insurance, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, and tax-deferred compensation plans. Additional benefits include tuition waivers available for yourself and eligible dependents once certain criteria are met. For information on benefits, visit SEGIP’s website SEGIP (https://mn.gov/mmb/segip/benefits/) . For more information on retirement benefits, please view the retirement brochure (https://www.minnstate.edu/system/working/docs/benefits/retirement\_brochure.pdf) through MMB. This position is also part of American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). The collective bargaining agreement (https://mn.gov/mmb/employee-relations/labor-relations/labor/afscme.jsp) outlines many additional benefits provided. **Equal Employment Opportunity** Normandale Community College is committed to honoring human differences and cultivating inclusion of different values and ideas in employment and education opportunity. The college is committed to the principle that all individuals are to be treated with equality and dignity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. In addition, discrimination in employment based on familial status or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law is prohibited. Reasonable accommodations will be made for applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance, please contact Human Resources at (952) 358-8269 or jobs@normandale.edu . Please indicate what assistance is needed. **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:** 05-07-2025 **Position End Date:** **Open Date:** 03-06-2025 **Close Date:** 03-17-2025 **Posting Contact Name:** Vicky Sayaovang **Posting Contact Email:**