President

• A minimum of a master’s degree from an accredited institution
• A minimum of five years senior-level administrative experience, preferably at a community college or equivalent

• An earned doctorate degree from an accredited institution

Desired Traits & Characteristics

• A commitment to excellence and student success and the ability to motivate and support others in their efforts to provide high quality and accessible programs and services to students
• A demonstrated record of visionary and effective leadership that includes balanced support for all programs and services across the College
• A visible leader who is accessible to all constituents within the College and greater communities and works well with students, faculty, classified staff, and administration
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills with an ability to instill in others a passion for the mission and a commitment to the core values of the College and respect for its traditions and past success
• A record of decisiveness and good judgment in decision making that has led to effective and efficient advancement of the organization.
• The ability to build and maintain good community relations and be an effective fund and “friend” raiser for the college
• An administrator of high integrity who sets high standards for themselves and others and expects full accountability with evidence of ethical, fair and honest leadership
• Communicates effectively, possesses an open communication style with strong speaking, writing, and listening skills
• Ability to lead the development of effective partnerships between the colleges and business and industry, cultural entities, and civic organizations throughout the service area
• A thorough understanding and demonstrated experiences with regional and programmatic accreditation
• A demonstrative understanding of budgetary processes in higher education
• The ability to work with elected officials, local schools, and other organizations at the local, state and national level to leverage resources for the college
• A demonstrated background in leading facility and campus improvements designed to serve both students, faculty and staff
• A consensus builder with a leadership style that allows others to perform their responsibilities and serve students to the maximum extent of their abilities
• A demonstrated passion for the community college mission and an understanding of the unique role the college plays in the lives of students and the community served
• Demonstrated ability to develop innovative programs and work with others to support the economic development efforts of the service area
• An understanding and appreciation of the proper relationship between the Board and the President
• An appreciation of the history and culture of the College service area
• Required to reside in Rockingham County within 6 months of employment

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For general inquiries about Rockingham Community College or to clarify application materials, please contact Joy Chappell, Presidential Search Committee/Director of Human Resources, at (336) 342-4261, ext. 2265 or email rccpresidentialsearch@rockinghamcc.edu.