Posted: February 19, 2024 Level: Management / Confidential (Executive 2) Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week Closing Date: Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on Friday, March 29, 2024.
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CT State Community College Mission:
Connecticut State Community College (CT State) provides access to academically rigorous and innovative education and training focused on student success. The College supports excellence in teaching and learning, makes data-informed decisions, promotes equity, advances positive change for the students, communities, and industries it serves, and awards associates degrees and certificates.
CT State Community College Vision:
CT State will be recognized for exceptional student success, educational leadership, and transformative collaboration with business and industry, government, educational, and key stakeholders while advancing diverse opportunities for Connecticut's citizens and communities.
CT State Community College Equity Statement:
The CSCU system commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.
CT State Housatonic Campus Profile:
Facilities
Campus is located on 9.8 acres and consists of three building totaling 426,898 GSF. The Campus is easily accessed by car, GBT bus, walking distance from Metro North, Amtrak and Port Jefferson Ferry. The campus is unique in hosting an art collection with over 8,000 pieces.
Public Safety
The Public Safety Department is a blended department consisting of Master Sergeant, five police officers, 19 security guards, a building and ground patrol officer and two LAZ parking attendants.
IT Department
Housatonic has made great strides in upgrading to state-of-the-art technology. Technology updates have been made to many of the classrooms on campus due largely to COVID relief funding. A new computer lab in Lafayette Hall opened this semester. The Educational Technology Department provides training and assistance to faculty and students on the use of instructional technologies.
Food Pantry
In an effort to combat food insecurity, the campus provides students with opportunities to receive healthy and nutritious non-perishable items and a variety of fresh vegetables and fruits. The food pantry is open every day and receives approximately 270 visits per month. Weekly-Wednesday Fresh Food Day provides approximately 80 students a selection of fresh produce.
Finance Department
CT State Housatonic Campus has a total operating budget of $45,634,571.
Bookstore
The on campus and online bookstore operated by Follett, has the required course materials as well as general supplies, art and lab supplies, trade and reference books, computer peripherals, gift cards, and CT State Housatonic apparel. Other services include a Buyback program where students can sell their books back to the store and extended hours at the beginning of each semester.
Dining
The campus has 2 cafes operated by an outside vendor.
Anticipated Start Date:
Summer 2024
Position Summary:
Reporting to the President of CT State Community College (CSCC) or designee, the Campus CEO is the lead campus administrator. The Campus CEO serves as a key member of the CT State senior management team, and functions as an on-site operational excellence leader, providing guidance on developing and implementing strategic business plans, as well as providing input on budgetary, enrollment, target-setting, related matters. The incumbent is expected to focus on institutional continuous improvement in all identified areas of performance, operational oversight of campus functions (such as staffing, academic programming, and student affairs), maintenance of a sound infrastructure, and promotion of a safe and comfortable environment. In addition, the Campus CEO must be knowledgeable of all facets of campus functions, adept at influence and collaboration skills in a highly matrixed organization, and be able to identify opportunities for improving operational excellence across all departments.
Incumbents must possess proven ability to effectively work with a culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and student. They are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.)
Example of Job Duties:
The Campus CEO ensures that the campus has the proper operational controls, administrative and reporting procedures, and people systems in place to effectively execute.
Supports the fundraising efforts of the campus foundations acting as spokesperson for campus, donor liaison, and helps identify needs for foundation investment.
Assures adequate resources are in place for faculty, students, and staff to perform to their potential.
Develops the operational strategy and guides development and implementation of operational excellence initiatives.
Works with stakeholders to identify, define, and execute significant process improvement projects; engages with campus leadership to understand their concerns and issues to discern opportunities for improvements.
Ensures that the campus has staff that is qualified, trained, and motivated to perform the responsibilities set forth in their respective position descriptions; ensures the efficient and effective performance of all campus employees.
Establishes strategies and specific measurable goals to increase enrollment, attendance, and persistence at the campus.
Establishes strategies and specific measurable goals to increase graduation rates and success at the campus.
Motivates, coaches, and develops those individuals across the organization involved in leading or executing operational excellence or continuous improvement objectives.
Assesses, analyzes, and implements solutions across the campus to identify and eliminate waste, reduce costs, promote educational excellence, and improve the student experience.
Monitor performance and, in particular, provide in-depth and timely management commentary on operational excellence results and lead the debate on any corrective measures and other control processes.
Oversee general management and leadership of campus operations to achieve overall plans and objectives
Identify new processes and/or systems to improve capital efficiency, productivity, and automation/digitization, and thereby make the business more efficient and simpler.
Related duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Demonstrated business and financial acumen; strong data analysis and interpretation skills.
Strong working knowledge and depth of understanding of most areas in a college or university, specifically of the factors that affect net revenues.
Expertise of processes design and understanding of all types of continuous improvement approaches.
Outstanding and proven leadership and interpersonal capabilities; ability to collaborate broadly across all levels of the organization to achieve results.
Team player and self-motivated with the ability to handle multiple work-streams and ad-hoc tasks simultaneously.
Critical thinker, ability to understand complex processes and willing to ask tough questions and challenge status quo.
Acts as a change leader who is able to lead by example to enhance business performance.
Knowledge of organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures.
Knowledge and understanding of institutional policies and procedures and the regulatory environment within which they operate.
Advanced knowledge and understanding of the strategic needs of the community.
Ability to raise funds from private, state, and national sources and to articulate to external audiences the value of supporting CSCU.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with academic leadership, faculty, community leadership, and funding agencies
In addition to the accountabilities listed above, the incumbent is required to carry out the essential duties of: Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies; Service on assigned committees and task forces; Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings. These may involve attendance at evening or weekend events.
This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full specifications stated in the job description.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications include an advanced degree plus five (5) years' experience leading multi-functional teams in higher education setting or an organization of similar complexity. Also required is a well-rounded understanding of methods and ways to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve the quality of education and student experience in a higher education or comparable environment.
Substitute education and experience that meets the minimum qualifications for the position may be considered.
Substitutions Allowed:
Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position and by providing appropriate references. Exceptions to the degree requirements may be made for compelling reasons.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference for candidates with experience in higher education, particularly in unionized environments
Starting Salary:
Anticipated Salary; $157,974 approximate annual plus excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous leave policies; several retirement plans; and many choices for comprehensive health insurance. You also have access to many additional benefits to save for retirement, protect your family & more with supplemental benefits. Tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable.
Application Instructions:
To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume.
Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable.
Selection Procedure:
Following the closing date, application materials will be evaluated by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be limited to those applicants who are best qualified based on the minimum and preferred qualifications and who have submitted all the required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Candidates who have been selected and approved to Interview will be contacted, and finalists will be recommended for further consideration by the Hiring Manager for final selection and recommendation for employment. The selection process may also include practical exercises (i.e., teaching demonstration and/or other written, technical, manipulative, or simulation exercises) to evaluate candidates' qualifications.
Background Screening:
All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination
CSCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: John-Paul Chaisson-Cardenas, PhD, MSW, Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, (jchaisson-cardenas@commnet.edu).
CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F
