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Employer:	Northern Marianas College
DBA:	Northern Marianas College
Address:	P.O. Box 501250 Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands 96950 United States
Phone:	670-234-5498
Other Number:	670-237-6857
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Job Vacancy Announcement	JVA
JVA Type:	Replacement
Island	Saipan
FLSA Covered?	Yes, covered
DOD related?	Not Indicated
PERM related? *	No
VEVRAA related?	Not Indicated
Original Number of Openings:	1
Number of Openings Currently Available	1
Specific Worksite location:	Northern Marianas College
Job Classification:	Management Occupations
Job Title:	Dean, Cooperative Research, Extension and Educational Service (CREES)
Announcement Number:	14-09-29081
Job Classification:	Management Occupations
Opening Date:	9/23/2014
Closing Date:	9/30/2015
Salary Range:	$28.85 to $28.85 / Hourly
Job Title:	Dean, Cooperative Research, Extension and Educational Service (CREES)
Job Duties:	Nature of the Position: This position is located in the Cooperative Research, Extension and Educational Service Department, and reports to the President. The incumbent is responsible for all aspects of college cooperative, research, extension and educational services as set by policy direction and applicable college, local and federal regulations. The Dean exercises discretion in the administration of the department within professional and administrative procedures and guidelines and under the authority of the President. Duties and Responsibilities:  Manages and provides quality leadership and guidance in all aspects of the Agriculture Research and Extension and Family Consumer Sciences at NMC, including policy guidance and direction in research and extension standards, research and extension development, staffing, planning, and enrollment.  Establishes and maintains a system for scheduling facilities, equipment, workshops, training, and personnel to assure outreach success and compliance with established program standards and goals.  Responsible for department performance evaluations, and the review and recommendation of all departmental personnel actions. The Dean is expected to hold all department personnel accountable for a high level of performance in line with the CREES Plan of Work (POW), serving stakeholders, and meeting all expectations.  Responsible for planning and conducting public relations programs designed to create and maintain a favorable public image of NMC programs in research and extension, in coordination with program and team leaders.  Plans, organizes, secures, directs, and leads ongoing and special projects and funding for programs in conjunction with program leaders and college administration; ensures that all mandatory reports are submitted to granting agencies in a timely manner.  Facilitates program implementation by providing an open line of communication with program and team leaders and by providing necessary administrative and logistical support.  Facilitates development of department’s annual and long-term plans in line with the overall college mission and the USDA National Goals. Works closely with the USDA in Washington D.C., and with other regional institutions.  Secures grants and other funding from USDA to support the program efforts of CREES.  Compiles monthly and annual reports of the department for submission to the President.  Monitors financial expenditures of the department, in compliance with federal and institutional policies and regulations, and requests budget revisions when needed.  Represents the interests of NMC at meetings and conferences.  Actively seeks additional local and federal funding opportunities for the department.  Works collaboratively and congenially in a team effort to support the College’s strategic plan and serves on the Management Team.  Performs other related duties as assigned.
High School Diploma Required?	Undetermined
Qualification Requirements:	Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in an agricultural field, educational administration or leadership, or closely related discipline PLUS (i) a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in administration of academic, agriculture research/extension (land grant system) programs, or Family and Consumer Sciences or (ii) five (5) years of industry experience in agriculture or in agriculture related business management. DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABLITIES, AND SKILLS:  Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with agricultural organizations, government agencies—especially the USDA, other land grant institutions, private and public community organizations, alumni, on-campus constituencies, and the community at large.  Ability to work in an environment with diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, linguistic, and ethnic backgrounds.  Ability to search for and secure external funding.  Demonstrated skills in personnel management, public relations, and fiscal management
Full or Part Time:	Full Time
Hours per Week:	40
Hours per Day:	8
Payment Frequency:	Bi-Weekly
Overtime Available:	No
Overtime Rate:	$43.275 - $43.275
Rate x 1.5 per hour Exempted:	No
Specify All Payroll Deductions:
Required tools, supplies and Equipment to be provided:
Anticipated starting date of employment:	Not Indicated
Anticipated closing date of employment:	Not Indicated
Housing Provided:	No
Food Provided:	No
Transportation required:	No
If transportation is required, daily transportation to and from the worksite(s) will be provided to the workers. Daily pick-up place(s) will be at:
Fringe Benefits:
Comments:	This position is an Ungraded Position. How to Apply: Employment application forms are available at the Human Resources Office of the College and a pdf. file can be downloaded from our website: http://www.marianas.edu using Adobe Acrobat. Please submit the following documents to the HR Office: Complete Employment Application Form, Authorization for Release of Prior Employment Information/Consent to Background Check, Copies of all required/preferred degree/diplomas, and Copies of transcripts of all required/preferred degrees/diplomas (except high school). Optional: Cover Letter and Resume (Does not substitute for content that should be on the Employment Application). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification (I-9) document form upon hire. NOTICE: NMC perpetually solicits applications for part-time/adjunct faculty in all teaching disciplines. Qualified individuals interested in teaching (online or on-site) are encouraged to apply. All applicants must include transcripts from all post-secondary educational institutions attended, together with a resume and a completed and signed application for consideration.