Qualifications

The Southern University System seeks a dynamic individual with a proven record of leadership that demonstrates excellence in academic and intellectual accomplishments; significant administrative experiences in education administration and management; strong background in community education and lifelong learning programs; and the ability to work collaboratively with faculty, administrators and staff to accomplish the responsibilities of the position. The successful candidate will have:

  • Earned doctorate from an accredited institution
  • Senior-level administrative experience, preferably in higher education
  • Progressive and responsible experience in higher education administration, financial management, technological resources for education, resource and program development or related skills, and student and faculty recruitment
  • Experience in academic and strategic planning, and effective human resource and budgetary management
  • Demonstrated commitment to achieving the mission of a two-year junior college
  • Commitment to working with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and business and community partners
  • Broad knowledge of methods in developing and initiating articulation agreements with four-year institutions and a background in successfully forming linkages with public schools in order to enhance enrollment efforts and develop programs that respond to the community needs
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills