System President

Maine Community College System•Augusta, ME

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Board of Trustees of the Maine Community College System (MCCS) invites applications and nominations for the position of System President. The MCCS seeks its next president to lead the System’s seven colleges at a time of significant enrollment growth and expanding impact across the State. The System serves more than 33,000 people annually through two-year associate degrees, one-year certificates, short-term workforce training, early college programs, advanced credentials, and other learning opportunities. Serving as the System’s Chief Executive Officer, the System President oversees the overall operation of the System.

Requirements

At least ten years of demonstrated successful senior executive experience, preferably in post-secondary education.
An advanced academic degree.
Successful leadership experience in developing and implementing strategic planning.
Proven experience in working collaboratively and innovatively with employees, business, industry, the legislature, government, community organizations, and public and private education institutions.
Understanding of the System's role in creating an educated, skilled, and adaptable workforce.
Deep understanding of the System's enrollment strategies and workforce development programming.
Proven record of fundraising.

Responsibilities

Oversees the overall operation of the System as its Chief Executive Officer.
Lead the System's seven colleges.
Develop and implement strategic planning.
Provide direction and vision for the System.
Work collaboratively and innovatively with employees, business, industry, the legislature, government, community organizations, and public and private education institutions.
Understand the role of the System in creating an educated, skilled, and adaptable workforce that responds to the changing needs of the State’s economy.
Manage enrollment strategies and workforce development programming.
Fundraising.