The Pitt Community College Board of Trustees invites applications for the position of President of Pitt Community College.

The Role of the President;
The President serves as the Chief Administrative Officer of the college. The President is responsible for all administrative and managerial aspects in the development and operations of the college. The President will be responsible for the college’s personnel and organizational structure. In addition, the President has responsibilities and authorities related to fiscal matters, including overseeing the financial operations of the institution and advising the Board of institutional needs; overseeing resource development, including fundraising, and the pursuit of public and private grant opportunities; and advising the Board about facility requirements and improvements for sound institutional operations. The President also oversees the operations of the college’s excellent programs of intercollegiate athletics.

The President's principal role is representing the interests of the college and its students outside the physical boundaries of the institution. The President of PCC becomes the face of the institution as it relates to local, regional, state, and national elected and appointed officials; to existing and prospective businesses and industries; to secondary and higher education partners; to friends and benefactors of the institution; to community, civic and, cultural organizations; and most importantly to adult learners and potential students. This role can only be filled by an engaged, collegial, and visible Presidential ambassador and advocate.

Qualifications

An earned doctorate from a regionally accredited educational institution and a minimum of ten years of successful senior-level academic and/or administrative experience is preferred. In lieu of an earned doctorate, a candidate must possess a minimal credential of a master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and a minimum of ten years of successful executive-level administrative, management, or academic administrative experience. For all candidates, experience in academic programming and skills training, a commitment to student learning, delivery of student support and comprehensive educational services, knowledge of economic and workforce development, possessing financial and fundraising acumen, and public or private sector enterprise experience is preferred. Candidates must have demonstrated administrative or executive experience in a comprehensive, complex educational setting and/or private organization. Other qualifications include excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrated leadership experiences, and an ability to build partnerships and relationships throughout the community.

For a detailed job description or to apply, visit: President, Pitt Community College, NC – ACCT Searches