President/CEO Maysville Community and Technical College (MCTC)
- Employer
- Maysville Community and Technical College
- Location
- Kentucky, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Aug 2, 2021
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- Position Type
- Executive, Chancellors & Presidents, Other Executive
- Employment Level
- Executive
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) seeks a transparent, honest, humble, strategic, innovative, forward thinker, charismatic and visionary leader to serve as the President/CEO of Maysville Community and Technical College in Maysville, KY. This leader will be responsible for achieving the student success, workforce readiness and strategic goals needed for MCTC to be the first-choice higher education institution for area students. This position will build upon and create partnerships with other higher education institutions, employers and the community.
THE SYSTEM AND THE COLLEGE
KCTCS, the largest provider of post-secondary education and
workforce training in Kentucky, is a statewide community college
system with 16 colleges and more than 70 campuses across the
Commonwealth. Maysville Community and Technical College (MCTC) is
one of the 16 colleges. MCTC enrolls 4,189 students on an annual
basis, has 4 campuses (1 in Maysville; 3 in adjacent counties) and
serves workforce clients with customized instructional
programs.
THE POSITION
KCTCS and the Board of Directors of Maysville Community and
Technical College (MCTC) seek a visionary educator with an
outstanding record of strong leadership, educational
accomplishments and an ability to foster internal and external
partnerships. The College President reports directly to the KCTCS
President. The President works closely with the MCTC Board of
Directors and Foundation Board comprised of a well-connected and
engaged group of community leaders seeking to further MCTC as the
top-in-the-country performing institution in student performance
and community engagement. The President is responsible for all
aspects of the College’s operation throughout the service area and
represents the college at the local and state levels. The President
should have a proven track record of interacting positively and
professionally with all faculty and an understanding and
appreciation of a faculty promotion and tenure process.
OUR MISSION
Maysville Community and Technical College (MCTC) challenges
learners to accomplish their educational, career, and personal
development goals.
Goals of the College:
1. Provide arts and science courses and associate degrees for
transfer to baccalaureate institutions.
2. Offer technical degrees, diplomas, certificates, and courses for
employment and career advancement.
3. Provide transitional and adult education offerings.
4. Deliver workforce training and services to support individual,
community, and economic development.
5. Provide academic and student support to enhance student
learning.
Maysville Community and Technical College, a member of the Kentucky
Community and Technical College System, is a public two-year degree
granting institution responding to and serving the needs of
communities in the northeastern Kentucky region.
OUR VISION
Maysville Community and Technical College inspires lifelong
learning and transforms our region through excellent education.
OUR VALUES
Achievement
We believe in the potential of each learner. We value intellectual,
professional, and personal development of students, faculty, and
staff. We provide flexible and accessible educational
opportunities.
Collaboration
We commit to identifying and meeting the needs of our students and
communities. We support cultural and academic diversity. We value
effective, inclusive communication.
Integrity
We hold to high standards of behavior. We believe in treating each
other with respect. We work to create an ethical learning
environment.
IDEAL CHARACTERISTICS
•Student focused with a strong commitment to recruitment, retention
& achievement •Effective communicator, including outstanding
public speaking skills
•Highly visible, approachable on campus & engaged in all
communities served by MCTC •Reach diverse populations & fosters
equity & inclusion
•Strong management skills & confident decision maker •Strong
& successful financial background with a thorough understanding
of the budgeting process
•Team player •Aware of & responsive to the workforce needs
throughout the community
•Enthusiasm & passion for community colleges •Visionary
•Team & relationship builder •Engaging
•Transparent •Business Minded
• Develop & strengthen community-wide & higher education
partnerships •Strong & proven fundraising &
“friend-raising” abilities
•Understand & strengthen MCTC’s role within the community, its
partners & business & industry •Entrepreneurial
•Understand & appreciate the culture of the area • Strategic
risk taker
•Values MCTC’s history & will continue the College’s record of
excellence •Crisis management experience
•Dynamic recruiter & promoter of MCTC •Nimble
•Expand online offerings
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Progressive leadership experience with 3 – 5 years senior-level
executive experience in higher education, with preference given to
community or technical college experience
2. An approachable person of high integrity and energy, with a
track record of building successful teams, inside and outside the
organization.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. An earned Doctorate from an accredited college or
university
2. President with CEO experience
3. Classroom teaching experience
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants will submit for review the following:
1 A current vita with cover letter addressing characteristics and
qualifications; and
2 A list of five professional references, including names and
telephone numbers (both home and business).
3. All application materials must be received by 5:00 PM EST on
August 31, 2021.
The review of applications will begin September 6, 2021.
*Please Note: All semi-finalists will be required to submit a
10-minute video presentation.
All nominations and applications should be submitted electronically to: MaysvillePresidentialSearch@kctcs.eduFor more information regarding this position, please visit the Maysville Presidential Search webpage at https://maysville.kctcs.edu/presidential-search/
If you have any questions or suggestions, or would like to make a
confidential inquiry please contact our Association of Community
College Trustees (ACCT) Search Consultant:
Julie Golder, J.D., Vice President of Search Services,
jgolder@acct.org, 202-775-4466 (office) or 202-384-5816
(mobile)
The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal
educational and employment opportunity institution and does not
discriminate on the basis of; race, religion, color, sex, national
origin, age, disability, family medical history, or genetic
information. Further, we vigilantly prevent discrimination based on
sexual orientation, parental status, marital status, political
affiliation, military service, or any other non-merit based
factor.
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