Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
• Five years senior leadership experience in a post-secondary institution
• Teaching experience in a post-secondary institution

Desired Qualifications

• Earned Doctorate from a regionally accredited institution
• Teaching experience in a community college
• Extensive senior leadership experience in a comprehensive community college, preferably in a multi-college district, in a high-growth environment
• Demonstrated support of innovative teaching and learning practices with a high priority on academic excellence
• Proven focus on student development beyond the classroom
• Commitment to collaborative, consensus-building leadership and shared governance
• Success in using institutional effectiveness practices for improvement and strategic planning
• Demonstrated innovative thinking and problem solving
• Success in establishing community partnerships and other external relationships
• Experience working with diverse populations and creating a climate of inclusiveness
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with innovative instructional and administrative technology
• Experience in effective budget planning and implementation in a changing environment
• Proven success in institutional fundraising and resource development
• Experience managing organizational growth and change
• Knowledge of current community college trends and best practices
• Effective written and oral communication and technological skills

Responsibilities and Duties

 

Reporting to the Maricopa County Community College District Chancellor and operating within District policies and procedures, the President of Chandler-Gilbert Community College serves as the chief executive officer of the College and is responsible for and directs the operation of the institution through subordinate instructional and operational administrators.  The President has full authority to administer and manage the College and participates in policy and operational decisions of the District.  Professional responsibility extends to administrators, faculty, staff, students, Governing Board, Chancellor and the public.

 

Directs the implementation of District policies and programs in the operational and educational activities of the college; plans, organizes, and administers the activities of the chief executive officer's office; develops and recommends college long and short term goals and objectives, organizational structure and staffing; oversees the selection of personnel for the college; develops and recommends the college budget within limitations established by the Governing Board or Chancellor, and administers approved budget; serves on committees and councils as directed by the Governing Board policies and procedures and by the Chancellor; establishes and maintains a climate which encourages the development and retention of competent personnel, high level of morale, and achievement of the college's goals; informs and consults with the Chancellor regarding the status of any major or unusual developments of the college; promotes an integrated effort with other district and college administrators and staff, overseeing the coordination of inter- and intra-college activities; maintains effective working relations with the faculty, students, staff, and other educational institutions; develops public relations goals to enhance image in the total community; performs related duties as assigned or delegated by the Chancellor.