What are the responsibilities and job description for the President position at Southwest Virginia Community College?
Southwest Virginia Community College is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as President.
The President is responsible for providing strategic direction, leadership, and oversight to ensure the college fulfills its mission of providing accessible, high-quality education and training to the community.
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.
- Fostering student success (e.g., retention, completion, transfer)
- Articulating and pursuing a clear vision for the college's future
- Providing programs that lead to enhanced job/career prospects for students and graduates
- Providing convenient access to courses, programs, and services
The next president will have a proven record of building relationships and engaging the community and other external partners in fostering access and student success. The president will exercise strong leadership, seek continuous improvement, communicate openly and consistently, and foster positive change through transparency, integrity and collaboration both internally and externally.
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.
The VCCS will prioritize its strategic plan, Accelerate Opportunity 2030 , student engagement, technology, K-12 and industry partnerships, and leadership that relies upon data to drive decisions.
The selected candidate must have an earned doctorate and demonstrated successful senior executive experience at the highest levels. Significant responsibility for programs, budgets, personnel, facilities, and other appropriate administrative duties. Proven leadership abilities Excellent communication skills A collaborative administrative style A servant leadership perspective that focuses on building environments of high trust Demonstrated commitment to ensuring an inclusive environment and equitable access and success for students from diverse backgrounds Experience with taking data-informed strategic risks Ability to successfully navigate change Experience with building relationships with leaders from K-12, business, industry, government, and the community at large Ability to secure financial and program resources to increase student success Ability to communicate a vision for the college based on the identified priorities
