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Job Description:
MECC is a comprehensive community college serving the residents of Lee, Scott, Wise, and Dickenson Counties and the City of Norton. The college was founded in 1972 and now has an annualized headcount enrollment of approximately 4,440 students and 1,932 FTEs during the 2008-09 academic year. Dual enrollment students comprised 21 percent of the headcount. MECC also has a close working relationship with the five public school systems and the 4-year college (UVA-Wise) located within the service region.
The operating budget is approximately $13 million, and its Educational Foundation has assets over $8 million. The college offers programs leading to the associate degree, certificate, and career studies certificate through the Arts & Sciences, Business & Information Technology, and Health Science & Industrial Technology divisions. The College delivers credit and non-credit course offerings through the Center for Workforce Development.
Mountain Empire is community-minded and student-centered college where faculty and staff genuinely care, and are concerned about the success of each student. This environment demands a leader who is engaged, accessible, who can build positive relationships with all constituencies, and who can serve as an effective advocate for the region. The next president is expected to continue college success in enrollment growth while improving student retention and graduation. Expanding academic programs that are designed to meet the unique needs of the region, expanding the use of technology, and securing additional public and private funding for college will also be high priorities in the coming years.
Requirements:
Qualified candidates will 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. An understanding of the mission and goals of a comprehensive community college in the 21st Century is essential. The candidate should have proven leadership abilities along with excellent communications skills, a clear commitment to instruction, a strong belief in a collaborative administrative style as well as a servant leadership perspective. The candidate must also have a broad vision for the College together with the skills and energy for implementation in addition to the demonstrated ability to work with business, industry, government and the community at large.
Additional Information:
The salary range is $133,487-$173,521.
Application Instructions:
The search will remain open until the position is filled. To be considered for the initial screening, candidates should submit application materials by December 1, 2009 via our website at www.vccs.edu/meccsearch. Questions may be directed to 804-819-4685. The Virginia Community College System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and actively seeks applicants from women and minority candidates.
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