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President
Job Description
Priority given to applications that are completed before October 27th.
SUMMARY
The President of the College serves as the Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for the recommendation and implementation of sound policies and practices in all administrative, fiscal, and academic affairs. The President reports to the Highland Community College Board of Trustees and is accountable for providing the leadership, direction, and administration for all aspects of College activities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the College.
- Provide leadership based upon the College's mission, vision and values.
- Serve as the chief advisor to the Highland Community College Board of Trustees.
- Foster productive change and continuous quality improvement.
- Advocate for HCC with the Kansas Board of Regents and the Kansas Legislature.
- Conduct and manage all of the educational and administrative functions of the College as they relate to academic programs, business matters, construction, maintenance, security and safety, and the operations of the buildings and grounds department.
- Administer the comprehensive community college program in accordance with the objectives of the Board of Trustees and other specific or implied policies adopted by the Board, as well as similar directives and regulations of both the State of Kansas and the federal government.
- Devise specific responsibilities and delegate authority to the administrators, supervisors, faculty, and other personnel for carrying out those responsibilities.
- Provide leadership in the recruitment and selection of a superior staff of professional and support personnel as needed to implement the mission of the College.
- Represent the Board of Trustees and the College at conferences, meetings, community activities, etc.
- Serves as the institution's voting delegate for the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Athletic Conference.
- Direct development of operating and capital budgets for consideration by the Board of Trustees.
- Implement approved budgets in accordance with sound management principles so as to achieve maximum educational benefits within the limits of available resources.
- Sign contracts, claims, checks, and other official documents as required by law or directed by the Board of Trustees.
- Consult with administrators on guidelines and procedures and concerns relative to their areas of responsibilities.
- Perform any and all other duties as may be assigned by the Board of Trustees.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Directly supervises four Vice Presidents (VP of Academic Affairs, VP of Finance/Operations, VP of Student Services, VP of Technical Education), Athletic Director, Director of Human Resources. Shares supervision of Executive Director of the HCC Foundation, Director of Alumni Services, and an Administrative Assistant. Other direct reports may be necessary from time to time with the development of programs. Indirectly supervises all employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include participating in the interviewing, hiring, and training of employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Master's degree required, Doctorate preferred; four or more years related experience and/or training.
Other
Must have valid driver's license and a good driving record.
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