Fulfilling our mission to improve people's lives through learning, Elgin Community College offers more than a vibrant learning environment, high academic standards, and a real educational value. We are also proud to provide some of the most satisfying careers in the field of higher education. Our Community College District 509 serves more than 400,000 people, 11,000 businesses, four public school districts and 15 high schools. You can do the same, if you are a charismatic professional with a commitment to community colleges and extensive knowledge of local and national issues. Make the bright choice for the future of our students and for the future of your career.
The position will serve as the chief academic and student services officer for the College reporting to the President and working closely with the Vice President of Finance and Business and the Board of Trustees. Will provide oversight for assistant vice president of teaching, learning, and student development; executive director of institutional compliance and curriculum management; deans of liberal, visual and performing arts; communication and behavioral sciences; business and career technologies; math, science, engineering and health professions; adult education; academic development, learning resources and distance education; student development and enrollment management; and continuing education.
Will advise the President on matters relating to strategic planning, budget, grants, union issues, the employment of faculty and staff and accreditation as well as serve as executive staff to the Board of Trustees Committee on Teaching, Learning, and Student Development. Responsible for communicating and implementing the mission of the College to provide a student-centered learning environment focusing on student success.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Plan, organize, and administer the total education, student support, student life, community service, and teaching and learning support programs of the College, coordinating the line activities with appropriate staff members.
- Oversee and coordinate the development of new academic programs/initiatives, including developmental education, and student services programs.
- Direct program accreditations and assist with institutional accreditation.
- Provide leadership in enrollment management initiatives.
- Direct allocation and use of fiscal resources within all academic and student services programs.
- Lead the infusion of diversity and global awareness in the content of academic programs and student services programs.
- Lead the development of technology and effective teaching/learning methodologies.
- Serve on negotiation teams and assist with the management of collective bargaining agreements.
- Cultivate and maintain partnerships with business, educational and community groups.
- Effectively communicate and develop positive rapport with all constituency groups of the College.
- Make presentations to the Board of Trustees as well as other community and constituency groups.
- Ensure academic program offerings meet emerging community needs and coordinate overall curriculum and submissions for approvals to appropriate agencies.
- Assist with the development of in-service programs for the instructional administrators and teaching faculty.
- Initiate improvement in the Teaching, Learning, and Student Development division through long-range planning and liaison with federal, state, and private agencies which support educational programs.
- Review recommendations for the selection, advancement, and retention of instructional and student services personnel recommending specific action to the President.
- Review the assignment of facilities and equipment for instructional use, including those of the Learning Resources Center, with the deans.
- Review budgetary requests with the deans and directors and determine the final budget recommendations to be made to the President.
- Coordinate with the various deans the articulation of the College instructional program with those of other institutions.
- Maintain liaison with Adult Vocational-Technical Education, Illinois State Board of Education, the Illinois Community College Board, and other agencies on matters relating to instruction.
- Assist in interpreting and conveying the programs of the College to the community and interested outside groups.
- In consultation with the faculty, prepare the College's academic calendar and present same to the President for approval.
- Evaluate and cause to evaluate personnel in instruction, student services, community services, and academic support service areas.
- Propose strategies on issues for the Board of Trustees. Serve on staff for the Board Committee on Teaching, Learning, and Student Development. Participate in open session and, as needed, in closed session Board meetings.
- Assist the President in implementing meaningful equal opportunity activities.
- Communicate and implement the mission of the College "to improve people's lives through learning" and provide a student-centered learning environment focusing on student success.
- Serve on/or chair the following committees:
- Chair, Council of Committee Chairs
- Chair, VP Team and Dean's Council
- President's Cabinet
- Strategic Planning Council
- Resource Development Team
- Accreditation Steering Committee
- Assist the President in coordinating the entire operations of the College and occasionally serve, when requested by the President, as acting President of the College.
In addition to an earned doctorate from an accredited college or university, the individual we select will possess progressive leadership and teaching experience in higher education. Essential qualities include an appreciation for inclusiveness in a multicultural environment and an affinity for empowering faculty and staff in decision-making.
Other requirements include:
- Demonstrated commitment to community colleges and knowledge of local and national issues.
- Commitment to programs and services designed to ensure student success.
- Demonstrated history of creatively solving problems, mentoring and advocating for students, staff and faculty.
- Appreciation and demonstrated inclusiveness in a multicultural environment.
- Proven record of empowering faculty and staff in decision-making.
- Experience developing and managing budgets and outside funding sources and facilities.
- Strong written and oral communication skills and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to make ethical decisions in the best interest of the college and the students.
- Understanding of political relationships and ability to navigate difficult situations.
- Experience in collaborative leadership with an entrepreneurial spirit.
- Commitment to building partnerships with local and statewide business and community groups.
- Skilled in effective use and development of information technology.
For a detailed job posting and to apply, please visit our website at http://www.elgin.edu/employment. Qualified applicants should attach a cover letter addressing the listed qualifications and characteristics, a detailed resume, and a list of five references.
Applications are considered confidential, and references will not be contacted without the applicant's expressed permission. This is an open search; no internal candidate has been identified for this position. The search has been extended with an application deadline of July 19th, 2010.
Elgin Community College is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.
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