Presidential Profile

Craven Community College

The successful candidate must be a person of high energy and integrity with substantial senior-level administrative experience, preferably at a community college. A Master's degree is required, with a doctorate from an accredited institution being preferred. Teaching experience, though not required, is desirable.

In addition, the President should have the following characteristics and leadership qualities:

• Demonstrates the ability to foster and maintain high ethical standards;
• Understands and appreciates the college's mission, its history, its service area, and its role in the North Carolina Community College System;
• Understands that the President of Craven Community College is expected to be very active and visible in the community;
• Demonstrates visionary leadership that is focused on student success and a learning-centered environment;
• Supports the comprehensive mission of the college in providing high quality workforce education programs, as well as university transfer programs, adult basic skills instruction, and non-credit courses for job preparation and special interest;
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills, including being easily approachable; must be able to work with people at all levels, both inside and outside the college, including community leaders and elected officials;
• Understands and supports the college's commitment to economic development and to providing high quality training and educational services for employers in the college's service area;
• Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively, including the development and maintenance of strong partnerships in education, economic development, and other community endeavors;
• Possesses good communication skills, including verbal and written, with the ability to interact positively with faculty, staff, students, Board members, and external constituencies;
• Appreciates the role of the military and Department of Defense-related agencies in the economy of Craven County;
• Exemplifies a commitment to personally practicing, valuing, and supporting lifelong learning and professional development;
• Supports the role of the college in providing extracurricular activities for its students and cultural opportunities for its students and for the New Bern/Craven County community;
• Understands and appreciates the college's unique and diverse student body and service area - and supports proactive efforts to serve all parts of the community;
• Possesses the ability to raise financial resources from private and non-traditional sources;
• Understands funding and budget-making processes - and has demonstrated ability to effectively manage financial resources; and
• Understands the important role technology plays in society and education - and demonstrates commitment to providing leadership in the use of technology to support student learning, alternative delivery systems, and management processes.

Approved by the Trustees of Craven Community College February 13, 2008

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