Montgomery County Community College invites applications for the Director, Baker Center for Excellence (Temporary, Funded) position. The Director, Baker Center for Excellence is responsible for leadership, implementation, and oversight of the operations of The Baker Center for Excellence of Employee Ownership and Business Transformation. The Director will work closely with executives, professionals, and employers as well as engage with partner institutions, instructors, and students to bolster the employer-employee dynamic in new ways. Travel required to all College campuses and to external organizations and agencies to promote The Center.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

EDUCATION/TRAINING/WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in Business, Management, Economics, or related field preferred. Higher Education leadership or management experience within a program or center preferred Successful track record with at least five years of work experience in senior leadership in business, education, or non-profit Financial management experience preferred Public speaking and event organization experience Experience in funding development and community outreach Experience as an entrepreneur preferred Previous leadership in an ESOP company preferred

Specialized Knowledge & Skills:

• Demonstrated administrative, entrepreneurial, and organizational skills.  Knowledge of and ability to communicate the benefits of employer-employee partnerships to stakeholders Excellent written and oral communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills – ability to work well with Administration, Faculty, Students, Staff, Board, Benefactor(s), external Business Community, and other stakeholders Creative problem-solving skills Demonstrated team building and leadership skills Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and complete projects in a fast-paced environment Solid knowledge and skills with Microsoft® Office and other computer software Create and conduct effective presentations Proficiency with Internet to use as resource, research, and communication tool Speak effectively to both large and small groups of people – live, recorded, remote Embrace and advocate the Center’s and College’s respective mission, vision, and strategic plan Relationship building capability/Networking with external stakeholders

Montgomery County Community College offers a comprehensive curriculum of more than 100 degree and certificate programs, a Virtual Campus, a Culinary Arts Institute, a Municipal Police Academy, and specialized workforce development programs, all of which leverage the College’s nationally ranked use of innovative technology. An Achieving the Dream (AtD) Leader College, the institution is positioned at the vanguard of national efforts to increase completion, improve learning outcomes, and remove barriers to access for more than 24,000 students annually. The College is also recognized regionally and nationally for its sustainability leadership, work with military veterans, and community service and service-learning opportunities. Montgomery County Community College was recognized by NISOD and Diverse: Issues in Higher Education as one of sixteen “2021 Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges.” Visit mc3.edu or join us on Twitter @mccc.

Apply online: For the complete job description and to apply for this position, please visit https://www.mc3.edu/employment-opportunities  This position is open until July 31, 2023.

Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) has a strong institutional commitment to diversity and is dedicated to excellence through diversity in education and employment. MCCC, an EEO Employer, provides equal employment and educational opportunities to all who are qualified. In keeping with the College’s diversity initiative, MCCC seeks and welcomes applications from diverse candidates, those who have had multicultural experience, and those who can demonstrate a commitment to diversity.