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Virginia Western Community College

President Virginia Western Community College

Virginia Western Community College, Roanoke, Virginia, United States, 24000


President Virginia Western Community College

Working Title: President Virginia Western Community College Role Title: President VWCC Role Code: 00286-SW FLSA: Exempt Pay Band: 00 Position Number: 28600074 Agency: Virginia Western Community College Agency/Division: Virginia Western Community College (Div) Work Location: Hiring Range: $200,000 - $235,000 Emergency/Essential Personnel: Yes EEO Category: A-Official or Administrator Full Time or Part Time: Full Time Telework Options: Telework options are subject to change based on business needs. Job Description: Virginia Western Community College invites applications for its next President, to begin July 1, 2025. VWCC is one of the 23 comprehensive community colleges and 40 campuses that make up Virginia's Community Colleges. Located in the beautiful Roanoke Valley looking out at the Blue Ridge Mountains, VWCC is an engaged partner with the urban, suburban and rural communities across its service region. The college seeks a president who will understand the relationship between institutional success and ensuring a positive economic impact in the community. VWCC's next president will be a strong leader, supporting innovation across the college, building upon the history of VWCC, and advancing the contributions of faculty and staff. The president will be passionate about academic excellence and strengthening student equity and success. VWCC's president will also be deeply knowledgeable about the financial, operational and technical supports needed for continuous improvement and sustaining the college in meeting its mission. Relationships with four-year institutions will be optimized to align academic programs for articulation and transfer. Workforce development will be a priority, with emphasis on healthcare, sciences, advanced manufacturing, and other emerging fields. Success Factors: The next president of Virginia Western Community College will articulate a strong vision for the College and region. The president will be passionate about academic excellence, robust student support, and strengthening student equity and success. Virginia Western's president will also be deeply knowledgeable about the financial, operational and technical supports needed for continuous improvement and sustaining the College in meeting its mission. The president will understand the relationship between institutional success and ensuring a positive economic impact in the community. Priorities: Strengthen student access, recruitment, retention, and success Support an environment that cultivates faculty and staff contributions to a culture of excellence in transfer and career-focused programs and in serving the community Achieve enrollment growth through a deep focus on adult learners and dual enrollment Expand career-focused programs to meet the evolving needs in the Virginia Western service region; maintaining currency in healthcare and other high-demand programs Maintain active participation and engagement with the community, building mutually beneficial relationships and strengthening partnerships with business, community organizations, and governmental agencies Exemplify the commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through an inclusive campus culture Exercise sound financial stewardship and resource development for innovation and sustained excellence Leverage the strength of the Local Advisory Board and Educational Foundation Board to build support and giving to achieve the College mission and contribute to regional economic development KSA's/Required Qualifications: Qualified candidates must 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. Successful candidates must have proven leadership abilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to secure financial and program resources to increase student success. Additional Information: The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation. The position is open until filled but only applications received by 12:00 p.m. ET, February 4, 2025, can be assured full consideration. EEO Statement: The Virginia Community College System is an EEO employer, welcoming applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizing the benefits of a diverse workforce.

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