**All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).** **Working Title:** Dean of Educational Services - Police Training & Education; Liberal Arts & Sciences; Director of Belonging & Civic Engagement **Institution:** Alexandria Technical and Community College **Classification Title:** MnSCU Administrator 6 **Bargaining Unit / Union:** 220: Minnesota State Administrator's Plan **City:** Alexandria **FLSA:** Job Exempt **Full Time / Part Time:** Full time **Employment Condition:** Unclassified - Unlimited Academic **Salary Range:** $93,713.00 - $149,940.00 **Dean of Educational Services** **Minnesota State College Administrator** **POSITION:** Dean of Educational Services – Police Training & Education, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Director of Belonging and Civic Engagement Initiatives (PCN 01163007) **CLASSIFICATION:** Unclassified MnSCU Administrators’ Plan – Range 6 **SALARY RANGE:** $93,713 - $131,198 - annual base **APPOINTMENT:** Full Time, Unlimited **STARTING DATE:** January 5, 2026 (or a date to be negotiated) **DEADLINE:** To receive guaranteed consideration, application materials should be submitted online by October 17, 2025. The search will remain open until the position is filled. **Position Responsibilities** This position provides administrative leadership for the Police Training & Education Division and the Liberal Arts and Sciences Division. It also serves as the Director of Belonging and Civic Engagement Initiatives. The position is part of the Academic and Student Affairs (ASA) unit. Deans are responsible for developing, recommending, and implementing policies, procedures, and practices that align with college/system requirements. Specific responsibilities include responding to student issues, program review, faculty evaluations, and divisional operations. The position works closely with faculty and the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs to foster relationships with the community, other institutions, and local and regional law enforcement agencies. Deans of Educational Services contribute to student affairs and serve as members of the President’s Leadership Council (PLC). PLC members are expected to communicate widely in their divisions and assigned areas and promote a culture of respect and innovation. **Key Responsibilities Include:** + Provide strategic and supervisory leadership for teaching and learning, including academic scheduling and faculty oversight for both divisions. + Supervise and evaluate faculty and staff, oversee hiring processes. + Provide direction to the Minnesota POST Board-approved PPOE Coordinator and ensure program compliance. + Coordinate with the EDGE Center on credit and non-credit educational opportunities. + Address student conduct issues and support divisional operations. + Lead belonging and civic engagement efforts including Think and Thrive/Senior College and chairing the Civic Engagement Committee. + Assist the VPASA with strategic planning, policy development, and implementation of college-wide initiatives. + Participate in System Office initiatives, statewide projects, and college committees. + Provide leadership in implementing Minnesota State law enforcement reforms and POST Board requirements. **QUALIFICATIONS** **Minimum Qualifications:** + 5 years of full-time higher education teaching experience. Master’s degree in a relevant discipline substitute for 18 months experience. + Demonstrated leadership experience + Demonstrated experience working across varied backgrounds and perspectives + Excellent verbal, written, and public speaking skills **Preferred Qualifications:** + Master’s degree in a relevant discipline + Experience in law enforcement or criminal justice education + Experience as a supervisor, department chair, or program coordinator + Prior experience as a PPOE coordinator + Experience working with the Minnesota POST Board in an official capacity **About Our College** Alexandria Technical & Community College (ATCC) provides quality hands-on and liberal arts education to more than 4,200 students each year, and has been ranked Minnesota’s #1 Community College since 2020 (Wallethub, Niche, and UniversityHQ). ATCC offers more than 50 programs and transfer pathways in fields like business, design, education, human services, health, manufacturing, police training, and transportation. Most programs can be completed in two years or less, with some offerings as short as one semester. With a graduation rate more than double the national average and a 99% job placement rate, ATCC maintains a longstanding reputation as an academic institution of excellence. The campus is located in the heart of lake country: Alexandria, Minnesota. The population is just over 14,000 within city limits, but Alexandria is a true destination, drawing residents from neighboring rural communities plus a tourism boom in warmer months. Alexandria is home to a thriving downtown district, excellent walking and biking trails, plenty of arts, museums, parks, wineries, breweries, and even a whiskey distillery. Paired with diverse year-round outdoor activities and more lakes than you can count, Alexandria is a small town that feels big. Alexandria College is a member of the Minnesota State system of colleges and universities. Minnesota State is the fourth largest state higher education system in the United States with 26 colleges, 7 universities, and 54 campuses. **NOTICE** : In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check. **TO APPLY:** Apply online at alextech.edu/jobs. **You must apply online and attach a cover letter, electronic resume and copies of your transcript(s) to your online application in order to be considered for this position.** **CONTACT** : Jennifer Olson, (320) 762-4461 Email: employment@alextech.edu _Benefits include health, dental, life insurance and retirement plan._ _Alexandria Technical and Community College is committed to legal affirmative action, equal opportunity, access and diversity of its campus community. (_ _http://alextech.edu/nondiscrimination_ _)_ **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:** 01-05-2026 **Position End Date:** **Open Date:** 10-02-2025 **Close Date:** 10-18-2025 **Posting Contact Name:** Jennifer Olson **Posting Contact Email:** jen.olson@alextech.edu