Job Description:

Wor-Wic Community College is accepting applications for a vice president for strategic initiatives and community engagement to serve as a key member of the College’s executive leadership team, providing strategic leadership to deliver responsive, equity-centered community outreach and support programs serving the college’s diverse local communities; playing an essential role in mobilizing the college’s student success agenda by coordinating cross-institutional initiatives; and serving as a thought partner and liaison between the various internal and external stakeholders.

Essential Duties

The following list is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with this position.

• Executing high level, mission-critical strategic community initiatives that advance enrollment growth, community impact and reputation
• Building and maintaining strategic external partnerships with diverse populations, communities, organizations, universities and school districts
• Providing programmatic leadership and guidance for a diverse portfolio of programs, particularly those focused on partnerships with K-12, business and industry, community-based organizations, dual enrollment, community outreach, Title IX and global education
• Collaborating with other departments to support belonging initiatives
• Overseeing the federally-funded disability innovations grant project
• Collaborating with marketing and communications to develop a communications strategy
• Leading the Achieving the Dream campus-collaboration
• Partnering with human resources to develop an equity advocate program for search committees and diversity training.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree
• 10 years of progressively responsible, substantial and successful experience in multicultural affairs, accessibility, human resources or relevant field
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a larger team, to build and develop relationships with constituencies, to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion, to think strategically and translate complex data into actionable insights, to manage complex projects and processes, and to lead cross functional teams and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Strong foundation in the laws governing ADA, Title IX, and 504 and deep understanding of the higher education landscape, including trends, challenges, and opportunities facing colleges in the 21st century
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, interpersonal, computer, organizational, human relations, budget management and negotiation skills, with the ability to build consensus, inspire trust, influence stakeholders at all levels
• A valid driver’s license
• Preference will be given to candidates with a doctoral degree and experience working at institutions of higher education.

Supplemental Information

This is a full-time standard administrative position with excellent fringe benefits. The starting salary will range from $160,000 to $170,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

The right candidate will represent our commitment to excellence, diversity, equity and inclusion; collaborate and cooperate with others to accomplish the goals of the college; and support new and creative ideas to enhance institutional effectiveness.

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Please do not use "See Resume" or similar language in the job application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The college reserves the right to change or reassign job duties, or combine and/or eliminate positions at any time.
 
 Applications received by Nov. 29 will be given first consideration; the position will remain open until filled.
 

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