MnSCU Admin-9 - Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs
Normandale Community College
MnSCU Administrator 9
220: Minnesota State Administrator's Plan
Bloomington
Job Exempt
Full time
Unclassified - Unlimited Academic
$122,203.00 - $195,175.00
Normandale Community College will be hosting a virtual open house on Thursday, October 8th at 11:00 AM CST for applicants to learn more about the college and culture. Register in advance for this webinar-style open house. After registering, you will receive an email with information for how to join. Click here to register for the open house.
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.
Classification: MnSCU Administrator 9
Unlimited, Full-time
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Monday – Friday)
Hybrid (telework 2x/week)
** We are aware of a Workday system issue that may cause an incorrect salary range to appear elsewhere in this posting. Please refer to the salary range listed below as the official range for this position.
Salary Range: Annually from $119,222 - 166,684
*Salary placement is dependent on education and experience
The vacancy is posted on-line from Monday, September 21st through Monday October 12th until 11:59 PM.
The Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs reports to the President, serves as the senior academic affairs officer, and has primary responsibility for leadership, management, strategic direction, policy development, and oversight for the academic affairs division. The Provost/Vice President provides critical leadership in enhancing and supporting the mission of the College by providing a range of academic services and programs to support students’ academic success and meet the diverse educational needs of students and the College community.
The Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs provides the leadership, vision, and oversight for instructional programs. This position provides the vision and guidance for policy formulation, educational planning and new program development in an integrated instructional, academic support and student success setting. The Provost/Vice President is also responsible for academic planning, teaching, research, partnerships, and continuing education.
The Provost/Vice President, as the colleges’ chief academic affairs officer, provides administrative leadership and oversight of a large, complex college division which currently includes but is not limited to: Academic Operations; Business, Social Sciences, and Education; Humanities; Health Sciences; STEM; and Continuing Education/Customized Training.
The Provost/Vice President serves on the President’s cabinet and provides broad advice and assistance to the President in establishing and meeting the strategic direction of the college. As a member of the president’s senior administrative team, the Provost/Vice President develops policy and procedure on institutional issues, represents the College in Minnesota State decision-making and with other external agencies and bodies, and serves as a college officer/representative on public occasions.
This position will directly contribute to the achievement of the college’s strategic goals through individual, divisional, and college-wide efforts. The ideal candidate in this role is a visionary, inspiring, and transformational leader committed to the principles of equity and inclusion, and has a proven track record of creative problem-solving and change management in a mission-driven organization.
Reports to: College President
Normandale is the largest community college in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, annually serving almost 17,000 students from a diverse set of backgrounds, 54% of whom are students of color and nearly 27% 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.
As an agency of the State of Minnesota, Normandale offers a comprehensive benefits package including low-cost medical, dental, vision insurance, short- and long-term disability, 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. This position is also part of the Personnel Plan for Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Administrators. The following link (https://www.minnstate.edu/system/working/docs/contracts/administrators-plan.pdf) outlines many additional benefits provided.
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.
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.
No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to 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 to 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.
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable bargaining unit agreement or personnel plan.
At Minnesota State, we take your well-being and work-life balance seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles, employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option. To further support your holistic health, employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling. Detailed plan details, rates, and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) website.
To support your life outside of work, our package includes 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave. We also help you secure your financial future with a robust Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and various investment options. Furthermore, we invest in your growth by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents. Please note that specific benefit eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the type of position, employee classification, and collective bargaining agreements.
12-16-2026
09-21-2026
10-13-2026
Angela Marisha Steward-Randle
angela.steward-randle@normandale.edu
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