Campus President- Richland

Dallas College

$195K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree required; doctorate preferred.
  • 15+ years of management experience, with 3+ years in upper-level executive roles.
  • Expertise in sector development related to education or a relevant industry.
  • Strong communication skills are essential, both verbal and written.
  • Experience managing budgets and interpreting data for decision-making.

Responsibilities

  • Lead sector engagement initiatives for the region.
  • Develop and implement outreach strategies for growth.
  • Identify community prospects and leaders for collaboration.
  • Build alliances to address challenges and promote solutions.
  • Engage in community outreach and represent the College in local events.

Benefits

  • Innovative approach to employer engagement and community involvement.
  • Collaborative work environment with diverse functional teams.
  • Focus on student-centered initiatives driving success.
  • Professional development training opportunities available.
Full Job Description
All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date.

Weekly Work Hours
40

Compensation Range
A91

Salary Minimum
$195,600.00 Annually

FLSA
United States of America (Exempt)

Position Type
Administrator
Job Summary

The Campus President serves as the voice and face of the College on campus and in the surrounding community and is responsible and accountable for leading initiatives that contribute to the vibrancy, growth, and economic stability of Dallas County. Responsibilities include the following:

(1) Sector Development,

(2) Community Engagement, and

(3) Campus Leadership.

The College is taking an innovative approach to employer engagement with Campus Presidents serving as sector leads for regional needs. As the College continues to grow and add value to our students, our community, and our stakeholders, the Campus President will leverage expertise in sector development to expand and open doors to drive student success by leveraging one or more of our targeted industry sectors:

1. Healthcare

2. Business, Professional & Financial Services

3. Aerospace

4. Manufacturing

5. Information Technology

6. Arts & Entertainment

7. Transportation & Logistics

8. Construction

The ideal Campus President will be a leader and economic barrier buster for the prosperity of our stakeholders with students at the center of all that we do.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • A well-developed sense of the student population to be served, built from a broad consideration of internal and external stakeholder input.
  • Titan of Industry leader who effectively aligns and executes strategic priorities of College.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data to inform business decisions.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience managing a budget.
  • Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with internal/external stakeholders and constituents within the College community network.
  • Ability to operate in a matrix structure and influence others without direct authority to address common issues.


Key Responsibilities
  • Lead assigned sector engagement for the region.
  • Develop, execute, and create outreach strategies that drive the College's growth in defined areas including sector development.
  • Research & identify community prospects and key leaders with decision-making authority over the organization's education and training programs.
  • Research includes opportunities for the College to provide education and training programs, and bridge students to career opportunities.
  • Build strong alliances with community and business decision-makers to articulate challenges, solutions, and problem-solving to gain support for the College and its students.
  • Stay on top of trends to continue to create and build innovative solutions to drive positive results for the College and its constituents.
  • Create and deliver compelling messaging and content that resonates with the target audiences (students, employees, customers).
  • Develop and manage an aggressive schedule of field visits to offices, professional conferences, and professional association events to advance relationships purposed to position the College as a preferred education and training provider.
  • Develop, review, monitor, and track the status of active contracts/agreements to monitor, manage, and report on customer satisfaction toward proactive renewal of contracts and agreements.
  • Review and make recommendations related to contract language for new partnerships, in collaboration with the College's Legal and Finance team.
  • Model a collaborative, leadership approach beginning with the needs of students, employers, and community, that are in alignment with the vision for the College.
  • Leaders in Community Engagement to drive their Mission.
  • Serve as the face and voice of College in the community near campus.
  • Engage in community outreach activities that broaden partnerships, expand resources, and build overall capacity in support of current and future students.
  • Active engagement with community organizations, chambers of commerce, school districts, and civic groups.
  • Be an advocate for your campus.
  • Be a visible campus leader and actively participate in campus events.
  • Engage in cross-functional teams to drive strategies that advance the College's key initiatives. Functional teams include leadership and representatives from Academics, Student Success, Operations, Workforce Development, and Community Engagement.
  • Annually, and in collaboration with the cross-functional team, develop and manage a prospect outreach plan that includes an event and contact calendar that aligns with established goals.
  • Provide leadership at the local campus and ensure alignment of key initiatives, communications, and employee engagement programs.
  • Act as a change agent at the local campus in alignment with system initiatives and goals.
  • Inspire a values-based campus culture that aligns with and advances the College mission, values, and strategic priorities.
  • Model effective communication, both verbally and written, which promotes transparency, professionalism, and respect.
  • Completes required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Physical Requirements

Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Master's degree (required) or doctorate (preferred), as confirmed by official transcripts.
  • (15+) years of management experience, including three (3) years of upper-level executive experience in market development or equivalent experience in higher education or relevant industries.
  • Subject matter expertise in one of the defined industry sectors.
  • Bilingual or multilingual preferred.


***Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check.***

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbents may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.

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