Vice President

TITLE: Vice President

At Lake Area Technical College (LATC), we take our mission seriously: superior,
comprehensive technical education that changes lives and launches careers. We’re seeking a talented and innovative leader to serve as
the college’s Vice President, our primary operations officer. The VP position supports students, staff, and faculty in our pursuit of
excellence. This strategic leader is responsible for general operations and is a key member of the President’s leadership team.

Great candidates are those who lead with energy and accountability. They are proven thought leaders, operational strategists,
relationship builders, data analytics, and doers. They are fulfilled working with people and with data and have the courage to try new
things in the spirit of improving our results. They can make hard decisions decisively and have difficult conversations. They are
well-spoken and adept at creating and maintaining relationships that benefit both our partners and the college.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree or higher preferred, in one of
   the following areas: education, education administration, business administration, human resources, organizational leadership, or related
   field.
2. 7 or more years of experience leading organizational functions such as human resources, finance, policy, or operations.
3. Experience in higher education management and leadership.
4. Experience in operational planning, policy development, budget
   management, needs assessment, and implementation of strategic priorities.
5. Proven collaboration, communication, and conflict
   resolution skills.
6. Ability to coordinate and manage multiple high-profile initiatives and operations at once.
7. Ability to
   establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and external partners.
8. Ability to effectively
   communicate ideas and information, in written and oral format, to students, staff, colleagues, and the general public in large or small
   group settings.
9. Bilingual a plus.
10. National Career Readiness Certificate level Gold or higher a plus.

REPORTS TO: President

PREFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Serve as the primary operations
   officer for Lake Area Technical College, constantly driving improvement processes and leading strategic priorities to advance the college
   and its results.
2. Lead the college’s finance, institutional research, grants management, information technology, and human
   resources efforts. Oversee the campus-owned daycare.
3. Lead institutional research efforts, including overseeing and prioritizing
   data collection, analysis, and reporting. Responsible for data, analytics, and visualizations used in telling the LATC story.
4. Serve
   as signing authority on state and federal grants. Oversee grant applications, award management, and compliance.
5. Assist President
   with budget formation and management.
6. Manage, in conjunction with the Dean of Academics and Dean of Student Services, the
   assessment process involving all aspects of the operation and accreditation, ensuring compliance with current and emerging federal
   compliance requirements.
7. Motivate staff and faculty to operate as subject matter experts and stay current with relevant events,
   trends, and regulations.
8. Actively promote Lake Area Tech, be visible and active in the community, and develop active and vital
   relationships within the region and the state.
9. Participate as an active member in the President’s Cabinet. In
   President’s absence, handle essential Presidential job duties, as necessary.
10. Assist with new program development and program
    expansions based on industry trends and the needs of our partners.
11. Coordinate all campus staffing and evaluations.
12. Directly supervise staff and entities central to accomplishing assigned duties.
13. Perform other duties as assigned by the
    President.

SALARY RANGE: $115,000 – $135,000, depending on qualifications. Highly competitive benefits
package. 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Administrative contract over 12 months with compensation set by the
Watertown School Board.

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS: The position will be open from June 20th through July 10th.
Virtual introductory interviews will take place throughout the application window, so early applications are encouraged. Finalist interviews
are tentatively scheduled for July 17th and 18th in Watertown, SD. 
To be considered, applications must be submitted at: https://watertown.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Questions regarding the position can be directed to:
Tiffany Sanderson, President
Lake Area Technical
College
tiffany.sanderson@lakeareatech.edu

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About Lake Area Technical
College
Founded in 1965 as the first technical school in South Dakota, Lake Area Technical College offers comprehensive
technical education in 31 high-demand fields. Lake Area Tech has been nationally recognized as a leader in technical education with a strong
record of success:

• More than 2,600 current students
• 23,000+ graduates
• 99% of graduates are employed or
  continuing education
• 84% of graduates live and work in South Dakota
• Aspen Prize Winner for Community College
  Excellence

www.lakeareatech.edu