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Elizabethtown Community & Technical College

Location: ElizabethtownKY 42701 Document ID: AA332-51C0 Posted on: 2016-08-1608/16/2016 Job Type: Regular

Job Schedule:Full-time
Minimum Education: Not Specified2016-10-15
 

President

The Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) seeks a highly ethical, caring, and energetic leader to serve as the President/CEO of Elizabethtown Community and Technical College in Elizabethtown, KY. This leader will be responsible for achieving the student success, workforce readiness and strategic goals needed for ECTC to be the first choice for area students. This position will build upon and create partnerships with other higher education institutions, employers and the community.

 

THE SYSTEM AND THE COLLEGE

KCTCS, the largest provider of post-secondary education and workforce training in Kentucky, is a statewide community college system with 16 colleges and more than 70 campuses across the Commonwealth. Elizabethtown Community and Technical College (ECTC) is one of the 16 colleges. ECTC enrolls 7,353 students on an annual basis, has 4 campuses (1 in Elizabethtown; 3 in adjacent counties) and serves Workforce clients with customized instructional programs.

 

THE POSITION

KCTCS and the Board of Directors of Elizabethtown Community and Technical College (ECTC) seek a visionary educator with an outstanding record of strong leadership, educational accomplishments and an ability to foster internal and external partnerships, to serve as the next college president. The college president reports directly to the KCTCS President. The president works closely with the ECTC Board of Directors and Foundation Board, comprised of a well-connected and engaged group of community leaders desirous of developing a top-in-the-country performing institution in student performance and community outcomes. The President is responsible for all aspects of the college’s operation throughout the service area and represents the college at the local and state levels.

 

OUR MISSION

Elizabethtown Community and Technical College accomplishes its mission by providing:

  •    Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degree programs which provide students with the opportunity to transfer to a baccalaureate degree-granting institution.

  •    Associate in Applied Science degree, diploma, and certificate programs as well as courses to prepare students to excel in a competitive, global work force.

  •    Continuing and life-long education, short-term customized training for business and industry, designed to proactively strengthen the work force and expand the skill sets, knowledge, and cultural       enrichment of the community.

  •    Developmental education courses designed to enhance the probability of success in academic and technical courses.

  •    Associated services that support student development and success such as academic advising, library services, individualized tutoring, assessment, career counseling, and activities which provide opportunities for enrichment of student life. 

 

OUR VISION

ECTC will be the provider of choice for transfer, technical, workforce and lifelong education among those we serve and will be recognized as one of the best community and technical colleges in the nation.

 

OUR VALUES

    •   Our institutional mission and strive to fulfill that mission through strategic goals and objectives.

   •   Quality educational programs and services that we promote through continuous quality improvement.

   •   Excellence in teaching and learning that we deliver during the college experience and enhance through diversity, inclusiveness, integrity and collegiality.

   •   A positive culture that fosters mutual respect and trust for those who use college programs and services and promote this atmosphere through open communication.            

   •   Open access to education and pursue this through responsive delivery of educational programs and services.

   •   A caring and committed college environment leading to success and lifelong learning and demonstrate this through our commitment to those we serve.

   •   An environment that recognizes and respects cultural diversity by recognizing and being responsive to individual needs.

 

IDEAL CHARACTERISTICS

            •  Be highly visible and approachable on the campus and in the community                                       •   Ability to strengthen the relationship within the college community and service area to

            •  Good listener                                                                                                                                                           include K-12 partnerships

            •  Ensure the college is offering programs that meet the needs of the                                                      •   Understand performance based funding

              community                                                                                                                                                             •   Actively participate in the recruitment of new industries to the college service area

            •  Emphasis on enhancing the college’s reputation                                                                                    •   Financial management experience including budgeting and fund allocation

            •  Excellent oral and written communication skills                                                                                     •   Understanding of and ability to work within the KCTCS System

            •  A visionary with the ability to clearly articulate the vision                                                                •   Strong fundraising capabilities

            •  Student-focused with emphasis on retention and graduation rates                                                     •   Data driven

            •  Understand the needs of all communities served                                                                                      •   Risk Taker

          •  Ability to increase student recruitment                                                                                                        

         

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

        1.   An earned Doctorate from an accredited college or university

            2.   Senior-level executive experience in higher education, with preference given to community or technical college experience

            3.   An approachable person of high integrity and energy, with a track record of building successful teams, inside and outside the organization.

 

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants will submit for review the following:

            1    A current vita with cover letter addressing characteristics and qualifications; and

            2    A list of five professional references, including names and telephone numbers (both home and business).

          3.  All application materials must be received by 5:00 PM EST on September 15, 2016.

The review of applications will begin September 16, 2016. Nominations and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

 

                                                                         *Please Note:  All semi-finalists will be required to submit a 10-minute video presentation.

All nominations and applications should be addressed to:

KCTCS President’s Office

Attention: Jackie B. Cecil, System Director of Human Resources Job #9730

300 North Main Street, Versailles, Kentucky 40383

 

For more information regarding this position, please visit the Elizabethtown Presidential Search webpage at http://Elizabethtown.kctcs.edu/Presidential_Search.aspx

The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of; race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability,
family medical history, or genetic information. Further, we vigilantly prevent discrimination based on sexual orientation, parental status, marital status, political affiliation, military service, or any other non-merit based factor.