Vice President of Student Services and Community Partnerships

Carteret Community College•Nc, NC

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About The Position

Join a thriving coastal community college where collaboration, innovation, and service to our community drive everything we do. We seek a dynamic and visionary leader who excels at managing multiple priorities, building strong partnerships, and working as part of a forward-thinking executive leadership team. As an exceptional communicator and collaborator, you will help shape strategies that advance student life, athletics, and student success, strengthen workforce and community connections, and meet the evolving educational and economic needs of our county and region. If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of students and the future of our community, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity. To apply, complete, in full, our online application and attach a resume, cover letter and unofficial transcripts.

Requirements

Earned master’s degree from an accredited institution in higher education, educational leadership, public administration, business, student affairs, or a closely related field.
At least ten years of progressive leadership experience in higher education or a closely related educational or workforce organization, including at least five years supervising personnel and managing budgets.
Demonstrated success leading student support or enrollment initiatives and developing effective educational, employer, or community partnerships.
Experience using data to assess performance, improve services, and guide strategic decisions.
Familiarity with student enrollment management processes and proficiency with student information systems and customer relationship management systems.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate in a relevant field
Senior leadership experience in a community college.
Experience with the North Carolina Community College System, adult learner engagement, workforce development, grants, and cross-sector initiatives.
Experience integrating student services and external partnerships to improve credential completion, transfer, and employment outcomes.

Responsibilities

Select, supervise, train, motivate, and evaluate a team of professionals with high credibility as an effective and responsive Student Services & Community Partnerships team and the College mission and strategic direction.
Provide leadership for the planning, development, and delivery of assigned student engagement and support services to promote a student- and learning-centered environment, which will include Student Life, Student Government Association, and Athletics.
Lead assigned workforce access and community programs, which will include College and Career Readiness, NCWorks and WIOA initiatives, adult learner reengagement, reentry and recovery, small business support, and military business engagement.
Develop and sustain partnerships with employers, school districts, colleges and universities, government agencies, workforce boards, economic development organizations, and community agencies to strengthen student services and educational and employment pathways.
Establish a coordinated employer engagement process to identify talent needs and connect partners with college programs, training, and services; collaborate with academic and workforce education leaders on customized training, career-connected learning, and talent pipelines informed by employer needs and labor market evidence.
Expand outreach and support for adult learners, economically disadvantaged students, veterans and military families, students with disabilities, justice-impacted individuals, and other populations facing barriers; coordinate services at assigned community locations to expand access and regional engagement.
Develop and implement a coordinated enrollment management plan with academic leadership, marketing, and institutional research; establish annual recruitment, enrollment, persistence, and completion targets.
Coordinate basic needs assistance, emergency resources, and referrals for transportation, childcare, housing, and other barriers through campus and community partners.
Oversee assigned student conduct complaint and appeals processes in accordance with college policy; coordinate student care and behavioral intervention with designated personnel.
Interpret and implement applicable federal, state, and local requirements for assigned operations, including student affairs; ensure compliance with accreditation and state system requirements, grant terms, College policies, student privacy, and accessibility obligations.
Coordinate with designated Title IX, Human Resources, legal, accessibility, and campus safety personnel.
Participate on the President’s Executive Leadership Committee in making leadership decisions and represents the College at various activities in the community including Board of Trustees meetings.
Serve on College committees and task forces as assigned.
Attend required campus events including graduation, professional development, & employee meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.