Job Description

All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).

Working Title:

Dean of Enrollment Management and Student Success (MnSCU Admin-6)

Institution:

Central Lakes College

Classification Title:

MnSCU Administrator 6

Bargaining Unit / Union:

220: Minnesota State Administrator's Plan

City:

Brainerd

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

$93,713.00 - $149,940.00

Application Procedure:

Please upload the following information with your application to be considered for this position:

• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest

• Current Resume (Include dates of employment (month and year) for each position and indicate average hours worked per week for each job.)

• College Transcripts showing conferred/awarded date, your name, and the institution’s name (if selected for hire, official original transcripts will be required.)

Job Description

The Dean of Enrollment and Student Services is a key member of the College’s leadership team and is responsible for advancing both enrollment and equitable student success in support of the CLC mission, “we build futures.” The Dean has the primary responsibility for developing and implementing the College’s enrollment management plan, ensuring enrollment growth, accelerating Case-Management Advising, and advancing student success within a culture of caring. The position supervises the following units within the College: admissions, assessment, advising, Welcome Center, registrar, financial aid, and Veteran’s Resource Center.

Salary Range:

$93,713-149,940 annually

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field (e.g., High Education, Educational Leadership).

• Three (3) years of progressive secondary or post-secondary teaching or leadership experience.

• Three (3) years of supervisory experience in an educational setting.

• Demonstrated experience leading successful enrollment management and student success initiatives.

• Demonstrated commitment to advancing equitable student success.

• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and nurture a positive and supportive team culture.

Preferred Qualification

• Experience in successful Case-Management Advising models and Customer Relationship Management Systems.

• Skill in organizational, written, and verbal communication , including public speaking to effectively communicate with stakeholder groups.

• Human relation skills to deal effectively with diverse internal and external clientele.

• Experience in strategic planning and budget development.

• Ability to manage and address customers’, clients, and co-workers concerns tactfully and thoroughly.

• Skill in project management and organization sufficient to manage multiple projects, create clear and attainable project objectives, and communicate progress and end results.

• Ability to travel around the state and out of state periodically for related conferences.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

8 hours/day, 8:00-4:30, Monday-Friday

Telework (Yes/No)

Yes, up to one day per week upon approval of supervisor

About

Central Lakes College is a comprehensive community and technical college serving about 5,500 students per year. With a knowledgeable, caring faculty and modern, results-oriented programs in comfortable facilities, CLC is the college of choice for seekers of success.

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:

02-01-2026

Position End Date:

Open Date:

11-21-2025

Close Date:

01-06-2026

Posting Contact Name:

Terri Henrikson

Posting Contact Email:

terri.henrikson@clcmn.edu

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