COLLIN COUNTY COMMUNITY
COLLEGE DISTRICT
JOB TITLE CODE:
4700
FLSA STATUS:
Exempt
FUNCTION:
To
serve as chief executive officer of the district with responsibility to the
Board of Trustees for ensuring that the district’s strategic direction and
operations are consistent with its mission, purpose and core values and in
compliance with state and federal laws and regulations and accreditation
guidelines. The president is also
responsible for
effectively implementing policies and regulations established by the Board of
Trustees.
REPORTS TO:
Board
of Trustees
SUPERVISES:
Vice
President of Academic Affairs, Vice President of Administrative Services/CFO,
Vice President of Student Development, Executive Vice President, Campus
Provosts, Associate Vice President of Organizational Effectiveness and Human
Resources, Executive Director of Development and Foundation, and Executive
Assistant to the President. The Athletic Director and Sr.
Internal Compliance Accountant report to the President on a “dotted line”
basis.
Essential Job
Functions:
DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1) Serve as chief executive
officer of the district with responsibility to the Board of Trustees for
ensuring that the district’s strategic direction and operations are consistent
with its mission, purpose and core values and in compliance with state and
federal laws and regulations and accreditation guidelines. Effectively implement policies and
regulations established by the Board of Trustees related to:
a. academics and curriculum development
b. investments, budgeting and funding
c. student services
d. community relations and fundraising, and
e. personnel.
2) Serve as investment officer designee of the Board of Trustees.
3)
Represent the district at public events and
preside at public exercises of the College, such as graduation. Confer degrees and certificates
recommended by the faculty and authorized by the Board of Trustees.
4)
Regularly provide information to the members
of the Board of Trustees regarding:
a.
current
educational trends and the district’s initiatives to maintain relevant,
appropriate academic programs and services, and
b.
proposed legislation and the potential impact on the
district.
5)
Implement district policies and develop
appropriate controls and management practices that achieve efficient and
effective use of the district’s resources.
Recommend operational policies for consideration by the Board of
Trustees.
6)
Direct
the strategic planning efforts of the district,
including the development of the master plan and annual budget recommendations,
toward meeting established strategic goals and achievement indicators in support
of the district’s mission and consistent with its purpose and core
values.
7) Enhance academic quality through a comprehensive curriculum, development of new academic and administrative initiatives, and through the employment, professional development and retention of a well-qualified, diverse, student-oriented faculty and administrative team, while ensuring that criteria required for continued regional accreditation are maintained.
8) Encourage a student- and community-oriented climate consistent with the district’s mission, purpose and core values, and promote the district through active involvement in state, national and local professional and community organizations.
9)
Direct and participate in initiatives to foster
relationships and/or establish partnerships with legislators, local governmental
officials and business leaders to enhance and strengthen programs and
opportunities offered through the district to CCCCD students.
10)
Initiate resource development/enhancement
strategies and review internal and external proposals related to funding from
grants and contracts to enhance the district’s academic and service
programs.
11)
Ensure
timely and accurate submission of state and federal reports as well as other
required reports, such as regional accreditation reports.
Marginal Job Functions:
Perform other responsibilities as assigned
by the Board of Trustees.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities:
Effective oral and written communication
skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and computer
literacy. Ability to effectively
present information to the Board of Trustees, business executives, legislators,
public groups, and individuals.
Successful
operational skills and current knowledge and understanding in the areas of
finance, budget development, human resources, strategic planning, and resource
development, as well as academic, technical and developmental instructional
programs.
Knowledge of federal and state laws
affecting community colleges and institutions of higher
education. Knowledge of and a
commitment to the principles of accreditation.
Ability
to lead and inspire faculty and staff and promote a collaborative work
environment.
Openness and trustworthiness, high ethical
standards and strong academic values.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common academic journals, financial
reports, and legal documents.
Ability to respond to inquiries or
complaints from students, employees, regulatory agencies, and the general
public.
Skill and ability to write speeches and
articles for publication on behalf of the interests of the
district.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts
such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area,
circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts
of basic algebra and geometry.
A
commitment to and demonstrated effectiveness in recruiting, developing and
retaining a diverse faculty, administration and support
staff.
Knowledge of learning theory and ability to
interpret curriculum design and instruction.
Skill to identify goals and develop
strategic plans.
Ability to stay abreast of changes market
demand and trends as well as changes in related laws, regulations, policies and
procedures. Ability to generate new
ideas, concepts, or methods to improve services, programs, or operations.
Ability to use logic, experience and
knowledge to evaluate information and problem situations; ability to define
problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid
conclusions.
Ability to accurately interpret financial
reports and to direct and approve investments of the district, and ability to
allocate and make efficient use of financial resources.
Education, Experience, Licenses and
Certificates:
EDUCATION:
Earned doctoral
degree from a regionally accredited university or equivalent education and
experience, as accepted by the Board of Trustees.
EXPERIENCE:
A
minimum of ten years executive-level administrative experience in higher
education, (community college experience desired), with five years as Chief
Executive Officer reporting to and working directly with its Board of
Trustees; a
distinguished record of professional accomplishments in higher education with
excellence in teaching and scholarship;
reputation
as a leader with a vision for the future of higher education/community college;
a record of actions reflecting concern for the success and well-being of
students; a proven track record in negotiating strategic alliances and in
working effectively with all aspects of both internal and external
groups/constituencies.
Licenses/Certificates:
None
NOTE: This job description is not an
employment agreement or contract.
The President and/or designee have the exclusive right to alter this job
description at any time without notice.
Employees of
CCCCD are expected, as required in their specific job functions, to participate
in maintaining standards required for accreditation; to participate in college
task forces, activities, meetings, committees and councils; to interact and work
cooperatively in order to assist students, staff, faculty and the community in
the accomplishment of various goals; to represent one’s self and the college in
a positive, professional manner consistent with the core values which include a
passion for learning, service and involvement, creativity and innovation,
academic excellence, dignity and respect, and integrity; and to safeguard
sensitive or confidential information from intentional or unintentional
disclosure.
Employees are
expected to maintain current working knowledge of policies, procedures and
guidelines necessary to answer work-related questions and to provide assistance
to students, staff, faculty and the general public in a timely and courteous
manner. Employees are also expected
to perform other duties as may be assigned by their supervisor and to contribute
to the team efforts of the department and to assist the college in achieving its
strategic goals.
Employees must
abide by all laws, college policies and guidelines.
Collin County Community College District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or veteran status.