Job Description:

POSITION TITLE: Interim Director of Regional Campus Operations (Attleboro)
DEPARTMENT: Economic and Workforce Solutions
PRIMARY LOCATION: Attleboro, MA
REPORTS TO: Vice President of Economic and Workforce Solutions
POSITION STATUS: This is a full-time, non-unit professional position with benefits.
SALARY: $108,634.38 - $114,134.00 annually

STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The Director of Regional Campus Operations (Attleboro) serves as Bristol Community College's senior administrative leader and primary representative for its regional campus, advancing the College's mission through strategic leadership, community engagement, and student success. The Director builds strong relationships with employers, municipalities, school districts, and economic development organizations to position Bristol as the region's leading provider of higher education, workforce development, and lifelong learning. Working collaboratively across divisions, including Academic Affairs, Student Services, Economic and Workforce Solutions, and Institutional Advancement, the Director ensures seamless delivery of credit and non-credit programs while developing strategies to grow enrollment, improve student persistence and completion, expand employer partnerships, and address emerging workforce needs that fuel regional economic growth. As convener of campus operations and a member of the Economic & Workforce Solutions leadership team, the Director aligns college functions and coordinates with key stakeholders such as the Director of Workforce Development and the Workforce Training Center to deliver an exceptional experience for students, employers, and the community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Campus Leadership

• Provide executive leadership for all campus operations.
• Lead implementation of Bristol's strategic plan at the regional campus.
• Develop annual campus goals aligned with institutional priorities.
• Foster a collaborative, student-centered culture focused on continuous improvement.
• Serve as the senior campus leader responsible for operational excellence and institutional representation.
• Coordinate campus-wide planning efforts across all divisions.

Community and Economic Development Leadership

• Serve as Bristol's lead ambassador within the campus service region.
• Build strategic partnerships with employers, chambers of commerce, municipalities, workforce boards, economic development organizations, K-12 districts, and communityorganizations.
• Identify emerging industry trends and workforce needs to inform programming.
• Represent the College on regional boards, committees, and task forces.
• Connect education, workforce development, and business needs to advance regional economic vitality.

Workforce and Academic Partnership Development

• Collaborate with the Director of Workforce Development and Associate Directors (Healthcare Training, Career & Technical Training, Corporate Training, Workforce Success) to identify new credit and non-credit programs aligned with labor market demand.
• Support career pathways and connect employers with Academic Affairs for curriculum development, work-based learning, internships, apprenticeships, and advisory committees.
• Identify opportunities to transition non-credit learners into credit programs and promote lifelong learning.

Enrollment Growth and Student Success

• Lead campus enrollment growth and regional recruitment strategies, partnering with Enrollment Management on outreach.
• Support retention, persistence, completion, and transfer strategies.
• Analyze enrollment, utilization, retention, and completion data to drive improvement.
• Collaborate with the Associate Director of Workforce Success to monitor workforce outcomes, employer satisfaction, and student success metrics.
• Ensure an exceptional student experience from inquiry through completion.

Campus Operations

• Provide day-to-day operational leadership, including scheduling, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate facilities, technology, public safety, and maintenance.
• Ensure efficient use of campus space and lead emergency preparedness.
• Maintain a welcoming, safe, and inclusive campus environment.

Cross-Divisional Leadership

• Coordinate the daily work of campus-based student services personnel through a shared leadership model, ensuring teams operate as one integrated student success unit regardless of reporting lines.
• Set staffing schedules, coverage, and service expectations in collaboration with divisional supervisors.
• Facilitate communication across Academic Affairs, Student Services, Workforce Solutions, Facilities, Marketing, and Administration.

Staff Leadership

• Supervise assigned campus personnel and foster engagement and professional development.
• Build a culture of accountability, innovation, inclusion, and service excellence across functional areas.

Budget and Resource Management

• Develop and manage campus operating budgets and monitor expenditures.
• Support grant implementation and identify funding opportunities.
• Ensure responsible stewardship of college resources.

Data, Assessment, and Continuous Improvement

• Use enrollment, workforce, employer engagement, and student success data to inform decisions.
• Develop annual performance measures and prepare reports on campus impact.
• Recommend operational and strategic improvements.

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree (or eight (8) years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree).
• Minimum of four (4) or more years of progressively responsible leadership experience in higher education, workforce development, economic development, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Experience building partnerships with employers, municipalities, educational institutions, and community organizations.
• Experience in budgeting, strategic planning, and project management.
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success.
• Ability to analyze data and translate insights into action.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters preferred.
• Community college leadership experience.
• Multi-campus leadership experience.
• Experience in workforce development or career and technical education.
• Grant development and management experience.
• Experience working with regional economic development organizations and business/industry partnerships.
• Bilingual or multilingual abilities.

Additional Information:

Application Instructions:

TO APPLY: Please complete our online application by clicking on the "Apply" button. The position will be open until filled. Review of applications will begin 10 calendar days from the posting date.

REQUIREMENTS TO COMPLETE APPLICATION PROCESS:

1) A completed Bristol Community College Employment Application.

2) A current resume/curriculum vitae.

3) A cover letter that demonstrates how your skills and experience meet the desired and required qualifications of the position (not limited in length).

All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Bristol Community College is an institution that does not sponsor work authorization.

A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted for all positions.

The college will independently verify education credentials as provided on the application. For certain positions that require a college degree, the hired candidate must supply official transcripts upon hire. Transcripts must include your name and degrees conferred.