Shawnee Community College President Job in Ullin 62992, Illinois US

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SHAWNEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE*

About the Job

Shawnee Community College Seeks President

Located within the beautiful Shawnee National Forest, Shawnee Community College (SCC) is part of the Illinois Community College System and the Southern Illinois Collegiate Common Market. Three major public universities are within an easy drive for district residents. SCC’s Main Campus is located outside the town of Ullin; with extension center campuses located in Anna, Cairo and Metropolis. The Main College Campus boasts a 500 seat educational center and smart classrooms. A medical arts and science building was completed in 2009. The College received full ten-year accreditation in 2004.The College president reports directly to a diverse, elected board of trustees.

The new president will be computer savvy and politically astute. She or he will be comfortable working with legislators and the state community college board. The new president must have excellent oral and written communication skills, be a problem solver and a consensus builder. The board expects the new president to have excellent personal/people skills who will be approachable, energetic and optimistic. The new president will possess an even temperament, an ability to lead needed change, and creative enrollment management skills. A doctorate degree from an accredited higher learning institution is required of the applicant.

The College seeks to expand its enrollments in workforce preparation and transfer programs. The new president will strengthen the College’s financial base through the development of new revenue streams and cost-effective management. The board expects the new president to provide special guidance to the college foundation while using a team-based approach to problem solving. The president will be committed to student engagement and faculty morale and will be able to communicate effectively with district residents on a regular basis.

To apply, send cover letter, resume, copy of transcripts, and completed SCC Application for Employment (available for download at www.shawneecc.edu/community_services/employment.asp ) to the Human Resource Office, Shawnee Community College, 8364 Shawnee College Road, Ullin, IL 62992. The College will notify applicants before the identity of any applicant is released.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled but a review of the applications will begin by March 1, 2012.

Shawnee Community College is an equal opportunity affirmative action institution. The College is also committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or disability in the employment, tenure, salary, fringe benefits, and due process of all personnel.