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Virginia Community College System

Location: AlbertaVA 23821 Document ID: AC505-49PC Posted on: 2018-12-2712/27/2018 Job Type: Regular

Job Schedule:Full-time
Minimum Education: Not Specified2019-01-26
 

President, Southside Virginia Community College

PRESIDENT
SOUTHSIDE VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

 

The Virginia Community College System invites applications and nominations for the presidency of Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC). SVCC is an accessible, comprehensive, public, two-year institution of higher education that serves approximately 183,000 residents from the counties of Brunswick, Buckingham (partial), Charlotte, Cumberland, Greensville, Halifax (partial), Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, Nottoway, and Prince Edward, as well as the city of Emporia. Ours is the largest community college service region in the state with a coverage area of approximately 4,200 square miles. With the goal of academic excellence in all areas, the college offers a variety of occupational, technical, and university-parallel transfer programs to meet the diverse needs of approximately 4,700 credit students and 1,700 noncredit students. SVCC is committed to offering a world-class education in a caring environment.

 

The Virginia Community College System aims to become a model institution for diversity and invites multicultural professionals from all backgrounds to contribute to its aspiration for building an inclusive community where everyone is given equal opportunity to reach their full potential.

 

Success Factors

The local college board and college community have identified several areas of potential emphasis for the next leader, including: a) using creative solutions to expand academic programs and increase enrollment, b) developing innovative strategies to incorporate and leverage the use of technology, c) identifying local, regional and national funding opportunities to support students and the college's mission, e) building strong partnerships with business, industry, and educational and governmental organizations and f) attracting and retaining a high quality faculty and staff.

 

The next president will be an innovative leader able to engage faculty, staff and the local community in activities to deepen external partnerships while improving student access and success. Through her/his effective leadership and strong communication skills, the president will develop and maintain strong leadership teams; seek continuous improvement; and foster positive change. This leader will be highly visible in the community and able to build successful external partnerships with diverse stakeholders and advance regionally relevant quality programs with a decidedly student-centered focus. She/he will also promote an environment that fosters transparency and integrity while increasing retention and overall faculty and staff morale. Internally, she/he will ensure operational efficiency, fiscal strength, and college affordability, while building sustainability of programs to meet the needs of the students and community at large. An understanding of the mission and goals of a comprehensive community college in the 21st Century and appreciation for rural colleges are essential characteristics, along with a clear commitment to instruction, student success, generating revenues and community involvement.

 

Qualifications for President

To accomplish the above, qualified candidates must have an earned doctorate and demonstrated successful senior executive experience at the highest levels. Previous experience must include significant responsibility for programs, budgets, personnel, facilities and other appropriate administrative duties. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership abilities along with excellent communications skills, a strong belief in a collaborative administrative style, as well as, a servant leadership perspective. She/he must develop a broad vision for the College along with the skills and energy for implementation. Demonstrated ability to work with business, industry, government and the community at large is required.

 

Application Information

The search will remain open until the position is filled; however, to be considered for the initial screening, candidates should submit the below application materials by February 15, 2019. A complete application packet will include a cover letter, résumé/CV, and one-page statement of leadership philosophy. The leadership statement should address the applicant's perspective on leadership and change management.

Additional information about the college, its community, the position, and application procedures can be found at http://www.vccs.edu/careers/svcc-presidential-search/.

The expected start date for the presidential appointee is July 1, 2019 or as soon as is practical thereafter.

The salary range for this position is $144,449 – $210,959.

Questions may be directed to 804-819-4685.

 

The Virginia Community College System is committed to fostering, cultivating, and sustaining a culture of diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The VCCS encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and those with disabilities in our effort to reflect our diverse society.

 

 

 


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