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Vice President for Diversity, Access and Equity

Marian College of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin invites applications and nominations for the position of Vice President for Diversity, Access and Equity. This senior executive serves as the chief diversity officer of the campus reporting directly to the President. The Vice President for Diversity, Access and Equity will participate in the President’s Cabinet serving as part of the executive leadership team to develop and strengthen initiatives and programs that advance MarianCollege.

MarianCollegeis a private, Catholic applied liberal artsCollegecommitted to learning, dedicated to service and social justice, and joined together by spiritual traditions. Celebrating 70 years of excellence, MarianCollegeserves approximately 3,100 traditional, adult and graduate students and offers programs at the bachelor and master degree levels, as well as a Ph.D. in Educational Administration and Leadership.

The Vice President for Diversity, Access and Equity will enhance the College environment to provide a welcoming and supportive community for students, faculty and staff, regardless of personal experiences and world views that arise from differences of race, culture and religion. Success will be measured based on improvements in campus climate as well as recruitment and retention of a diverse student body, faculty, and staff. Additionally, this newly created executive position will provide leadership for enhancing and implementing the College’s comprehensive diversity program.

Responsibilities:

1.Advance a campus climate that respects, values, and supports the academic, social, and personal, development of diverse students, faculty, and staff

2.Provide leadership, strategic planning and thoughtful development of procedures and policies to ensure that institutional processes are in keeping with a goal of equity and access for all

3.Actively solicit and manage new funding to support equity and inclusion initiatives

4.Provide strategic direction in recruiting and attracting diverse faculty and staff

5.Collaborate with the Vice President of Academic Affairs to ensure the curriculum addresses the academic needs of students in a multicultural, global society

6.Collaborate across campus departments in creating initiatives that recruit and retain a diverse student population that reflects the global nature of 21st century society

7.Methodically assess equity and inclusion programs, including budget allocations for their success in meeting specific College goals

8.Partner with leaders and employers in the Fond du Lacand wider community to advance multiculturalism and diversity

Qualifications:

·Proven success as a senior leader in higher education

·Extensive experience in the field of diversity and equity, and demonstrated ability to mobilize that expertise into highly effective, practical applications

·Visionary leader with entrepreneurial approach to program development and establishing dynamic new relationships with corporations, government officials, foundations, and community leaders

·Manage the day-to-day operations of the College’s GlobalMulticulturalCenter

·Proven experience in meeting the specific needs of low income, first-generation college students

·Exceptional communication skills and facility in understanding a wide variety of constituent groups for building consensus and support for innovative solutions

·Advanced degree required; Ph.D or terminal degree

·Demonstrated budgetary management ability and a record of grant writing success

·Proven results in generating an inclusive, diverse environment

·Demonstrated record of effective community service and achievement in social justice initiatives

Applications:

Nominations and applications must be received by February 24, 2007. Nominations should include the name, position, address, and telephone numbers of nominee. Additionally, application materials should include a letter addressing how the candidate's experiences match the position requirements, a curriculum vitae and contact information for at least three references. Please submit application materials to: Director of Human Resources, MarianCollege, 45 S. National Ave., Fond du Lac, WI54935. E-mail: cflood@mariancollege.edu or FAX: 920-923-7658. Website: www.mariancollege.edu. MarianCollegeis a community committed to learning, dedicated to service and social justice and joined together by spiritual traditions. AA/EOE strongly committed to diversity.

Founding Dean, School of Business January 8, 2007

MarianCollegeinvites nominations and applications for the position of Founding Dean responsible for the transition of a successful division to a future-oriented Schoolof Business. Visionary leadership and effective, team-building management of an innovative world-class program is paramount. The Schoolof Businesscurrently develops curriculum, delivers, and evaluates six undergraduate programs and a graduate program. The School is designed to provide a quality professional education accredited by the International Assembly of Collegiate Business Education. Current programs include a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, a Bachelor of Business Administration, a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, and a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership and Quality.

Marian College of Fond du Lac is a Catholic applied liberal arts institution sponsored by the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes offering undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs. MarianCollegeis dedicated to the education of the whole person. The five core values on which MarianCollegeplaces great emphasis and which permeate all it does are: community, learning, service, social justice, and spiritual traditions. Founded in 1936, the College is situated on 100 acres at the southernmost point of Lake Winnebago, an hour from Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay.

Qualifications of the ideal candidate should include several of the following: An earned doctorate in business-related field; a demonstrated record of teaching and scholarly work sufficient to qualify for full professor rank and tenure; a proven record of administrative experience in higher education that should include skills in planning, faculty development, budgeting and accreditation processes; a record of scholarship in areas related to diversity; experience with a variety of teaching methods or curricular perspectives; experience in developing and implementing curricula that address multicultural issues. Proven ability to: develop and maintain relationships with external constituencies including alumni, local business and government agencies; interact with communities of color; work with diverse populations of students; work effectively and collaboratively with the faculty through shared governance at the school and college level; and foster teaching, research and professional development of the faculty in a student-centered environment.

The successful candidate will possess the following attributes:

Global perspective of business theories and concepts,
Integration of business, global, and multicultural ethics.
Experience with adult learners,
A vision of graduate programs including a MBA, Executive MBA, and MS, Healthcare Administration,
Outstanding record of research and publications,
International business experience,
Experienced business educator,
Grant writing experience,
Program management experience,
Enrollment strategies and community relations,
Understands the emerging needs of business leaders,
Professional work experience, and
An open, collaborative, value-oriented, supportive leadership style.

Applicants:Submit a letter of application addressing your qualifications, curriculum vita, copies of transcripts (originals will be required prior to contract signing), and name, address, and telephone number of five professional references to: Director of Human Resources, MarianCollege, 45 S. National Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI54935. E-mail: cflood@mariancollege.edu or FAX: 920-923-7658. For more information visit: www.mariancollege.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. MarianCollegeis a community committed to learning, dedicated to service and social justice and joined together by spiritual traditions. AA-EOE strongly committed to diversity.

Founding Dean, School of Criminal Justice January 8, 2007

MarianCollegeis seeking a Founding Dean for its Schoolof Criminal Justice. The Founding Dean will provide collaborative leadership in establishing a nationally recognized center of criminal justice and related fields that bring value added to the College over the long term and generate external funding and create an atmosphere of scholarship, service, and excellence. Academic qualifications and appropriate transferable skills, coupled with a record of leadership in an area related to criminal justice or its administration, are necessary.

Qualifications of the ideal candidate include:

Belief in the values of MarianCollege’s mission;
An earned doctorate;
A record of innovation, collaboration, and working with change agents;
A record of scholarship, including in areas related to diversity;
The ability to lead within the context of a dynamic and high profile organization;
The ability to attract new faculty while facilitating faculty development for all members of the school;
The ability to oversee the expansion of program inventory and on-going revision of existing programs and their assessment;
The ability to assume a leadership role in the development of graduate programs;
Experience with a variety of teaching methods or curricular perspectives;
Experience in developing and implementing curricula that address multicultural issues;
Experience in grant writing, consulting, and management;
Demonstrated success in working with diverse populations of students;
Previous experience interacting with communities of color.

Applicants:

Submit a letter of application addressing your qualifications, curriculum vita, copies of transcripts (originals will be required prior to contract signing), and name, address, and telephone number of five professional references to: Director of Human Resources, MarianCollege, 45 S. National Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI54935. E-mail: cflood@mariancollege.edu or FAX: 920-923-7658. For more information visit: www.mariancollege.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. MarianCollegeis a community committed to learning, dedicated to service and social justice and joined together by spiritual traditions. AA-EOE strongly committed to diversity.