President

President

South Piedmont Community College

South Piedmont Community College, the newest of the 58 institutions that operate under the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) is seeking an innovative, visionary, and strategic leader to serve as the College's President. South Piedmont is a comprehensive two-year community college offering 55 curriculum and continuing education academic programs, as well as many occupational and life enrichment courses. The College, the 17th largest among the community colleges that comprise the NCCCS, has experienced steady growth in both overall enrollment and FTE, and serves nearly 11,000 students annually.

Located in south-central North Carolina, South Piedmont's service area encompasses Anson and Union counties. The College's two campuses are located in Polkton and Monroe, with additional education centers in both Monroe and Wadesboro. The College's footprint continues to grow. Planned expansion in Monroe includes construction of an Aseptic Training Facility and a Center for Entrepreneurship, and renovations to uplift campus buildings in both Polkton and Monroe.

South Piedmont has a student success focus that is shared not only by the College's employees and trustees, but also with its local partners. South Piedmont has strong, successful, educational partnerships with public and private K-12 schools, and transfer agreements with public and private universities. As a leader in workforce development, South Piedmont administrators work closely with business and industry leaders to develop and implement programs that are essential for students' current and prospective career opportunities and economic development. For additional information about the College, please visit www.spcc.edu.

The President serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the College with responsibility for ensuring the success of the institution's mission, academic integrity, fiscal stability, enrollment, fundraising efforts, personnel development, and physical plant management consistent with the goals and objectives of the strategic plan. The President will provide dynamic and visionary leadership that ensures South Piedmont provides quality programs and services, exhibits value-driven practices, implements continuous improvement, and meets local community needs. In doing so, the President works closely with the Board of Trustees in developing/refining, communicating, and executing a strategy consistent with the overall mission and vision of the College. Further, The President should become personally invested in the future of South Piedmont and become an integral member of the Anson and Union County communities. The President will be expected to develop, build/nurture, and maintain significant, productive, and trusting relationships with all stakeholders to appropriately advocate for resources, financial and otherwise, to meet the needs of the College.

The President is appointed by, and reports directly to, the Board of Trustees. Positions reporting directly to the President, i.e., the Executive Leadership Team, include: Vice President for Academic Affairs/Chief Academic Officer; Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services/Chief Financial Officer; Vice President, Marketing and Communications; Vice President, Student Services; Vice President, Business & Workforce Solutions; Vice President for Institutional Excellence, and the Executive Assistant to the President. Overall, the President provides leadership for the College's over 400 employees, including faculty and staff.

The ideal candidate will exhibit a passion and commitment to the mission, vision, and values of South Piedmont. She/he will espouse, and model, leadership principles based on integrity, trust, sincerity, inclusiveness, collaboration, and humility. A proven record of senior level administrative leadership experience, preferably at the community college level, is required; appropriate equivalent experience will be considered. This visionary, strategic, creative, and energetic leader will think innovatively and be willing to explore new ideas while understanding the changing landscape in higher education. Appropriate academic credentials; a terminal degree from a regionally accredited institution is strongly preferred. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

To make a nomination, provide a referral, or for additional information, please use the contact information below. Applications and nominations will be accepted until a successful candidate has been appointed. Review of applications will begin immediately. To apply, please submit a resume and/or vita, and cover letter, to: SPCCPresident@buffkinbaker.com

Ken Carrick, Partner
980-296-5401

Janny DeLoache, Associate Partner
704-377-7828

South Piedmont Community College provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees based on job related criteria without reference to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification. If you require accommodation due to a disability in order to complete the application process, please make your request known via the contact information above.https://apptracker.jobelephant.com/display.php?ad=5907891

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