President, Mercy College of Ohio

Easy Service • Toledo, OH

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About The Position

The President, Mercy College is responsible for leading, overseeing, and supervising all areas of the institution’s operations. The President establishes and executes strategic direction in an effective and efficient manner that supports all institutional stakeholders (students, faculty/staff, community, and board members) in alignment with Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH) and Mercy College’s Mission, Vision, and Values

Requirements

• Required Minimum Education: Doctoral Level Degree (PhD, EdD, DNP, etc.)
• Minimum Years and Type of Experience: 5+ years experience in higher education progressive leadership roles, preferably in nursing and health sciences-based settings.

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years in a multi-site higher education campus environment preferred
• Thorough knowledge of the rules and regulations of state authorizing bodies and accrediting institutions.
• Ability to lead and administer the activities of the College, build strong relationships and programs to support workforce pipeline and strategy.
• Significant academic and administrative experience in higher education in addition to facilitating communication and engaging stakeholders to ensure successful organizational change.
• Ability to work effectively to uphold, support, articulate, and extend the mission of the College, St. Vincent Medical Center and Bon Secours Mercy Health.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong emotional intelligence with the ability to communicate clearly with all campus, system, and community constituencies.
• Self-confidence by example, strong leadership and managerial skills with a collaborative style, proven ability to delegate, establish accountability, and take responsibility for the work of the College.
• Personal qualities of character and high ethical, moral and professional values.
• Collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, students, and alumni and understanding of changing student and higher education demographics.

Responsibilities

• In partnership with St. Vincent Medical Center, BSMH, and College leadership, articulates a strategic vision and long-term goals that align the College mission and values, Catholic identity, BSMH core values, and workforce strategies.
• Assesses the healthcare workforce landscape and emerging trends to ensure the institution meets workforce needs in collaboration with St. Vincent Medical Center and BSMH leadership.
• Enhances academic programs through continuing curriculum review/assessment, recognizing existing strengths, and furthering the development of learning communities.
• Implements structures to support efficient operations and ensures the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies are consistent with the mission, core values, and purposes of the institution, St. Vincent Medical Center, and BSMH.
• Exhibits strong leadership and managerial skills in overseeing a diverse team of senior leaders. Fosters a cohesive and high-performing team through guidance, coaching, and support.
• Acts as the voice of the institution both internally and externally and serves as a liaison with the communities served through participation and response to community needs relevant to nursing and health sciences education.
• Promotes partnerships and identifies synergies with constituents in other BSMH educational institutions as well as external educational, professional, and business communities.
• Oversees internal partnerships and the effective use of clinical and structural resources.
• Maintains effective communications with the Board of Trustees, faculty, students, and other College personnel. Advises the Board of Trustees in matters concerning institutional purpose, values, programs, management, and finance.
• Possesses strong fundraising skills to secure external endowments and funding to support the College’s mission and financial goals. In collaboration with the Foundation, cultivates relationships with donors, alumni, community members, and key stakeholders.
• Provides leadership and guidance on planning, budgeting, financial management and institutional and program accreditation requirements. Develops and implements effective financial strategies to support College needs.
• Utilizes data driven decision making to inform resource allocation, policy development, areas for improvement and evidence-based solutions.
• Leads and supports the integration of information technology into the operations of the College.
• Remains current with the changing trends in education, professional practice, legal affairs, and health care. Facilitates communication and engages stakeholders to ensure successful organizational change.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree