Job Description

Position Description: Responsible to the Board of Trustees in all matters pertaining to the conduct and management of the College as set forth in the State of Kansas statutes and according to the executive limitations established by the Board. The President will provide leadership in the achievement of the mission of the College as adopted by the Board of Trustees. Position Responsibilities: 10.00% - Conduct and manage all of the educational and administrative functions of the College as they relate to academic programs, business matters, construction, maintenance, security and safety, and the operation of the buildings and grounds department 10.00% - Administer the comprehensive community college program in accordance with the objectives of the Board of Trustees and other specific or implied policies contained within the policy governance model adopted by the Board, or other documents or directives, as well as similar directives and regulations of both the State of Kansas and the federal government. 10.00% -

Devise specific responsibilities and delegate authority to the administrators, supervisors, faculty, and other personnel for carrying out those responsibilities. Provide leadership in the recruitment and selection of a superior staff of professional and support personnel as needed to implement the mission of the College.

10.00% - Serve as liaison between the Board of Trustees and College and the community, the Kansas Board of Regents, the Legislature, and other agencies that affect higher education in the State of Kansas. 5.00% - Represent the Board of Trustees and the College at conferences, meetings, community activities, etc.
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Develop operating and capital budgets for consideration by the Board of Trustees. Implement approved budgets in accordance with sound management principles so as to achieve maximum educational benefits within the limits of available resources. Sign contracts, claims, checks, and other official documents as required by law, or directed by the Board of Trustees.

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Perform any and all other duties as may be assigned by the Board of Trustees.

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Administer all policies and procedures pertaining to the overall operation of the College.

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Submit reports, information and documents to the Board of Trustees from the Administrative staff and faculty of the College

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Consult with administrators on guidelines and procedures and concerns relative to their areas of responsibilities.

5.00% - Performs other duties as needed or assigned.
15.00% - Serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the College. 10.00% - Develop a comprehensive organizational plan for the total operation of the College. Develop and recommend to the Board comprehensive long-range and strategic plans for the development of the College, setting forth institutional goals, philosophy, programs of study, resources, and facilities. Expectations: Operate within the Policy Governance framework, as established by the Board of Trustees Executive Limitations: General Executive Constraint; Human Relations; Compensation and Benefits; Budgeting/Forecasting; Financial Condition; Asset Protection; Communication; Counsel to the Board; and Institutional Planning and Reporting. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Experience - At least ten years similar or related experience.

Education - A Doctoral degree.
Interpersonal Skills - Work involves extensive personal contact with members of the Board of Trustees, community leaders, business leaders, and internal managers. Motivating others or getting them to do things that they might not do otherwise is a key to success for incumbents in this position. External contacts are vital, not only for the success of the position, but the success of the goals of the college overall.

Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items, driving an automobile, etc. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.
Regular exposure to favorable conditions such as those found in a normal office or classroom.

Job Advertisement: President is the chief executive officer of Barton County Community College and is accountable to the publicly elected College Board of Trustees per all matters associated with the operation, resources, and management of the College. Presidential duties are in accordance with State of Kansas statutes and the governance policies of the Board of Trustees. The President is to be an effective leader serving as the primary agent for articulating vision, mission, and strategic advancement. As the President is the point of contact for community, government, education, and industry, leadership is to be extended that guides institutional planning and operation for the entirety of College programs and services. This will be in keeping with Federal and State laws, Trustee governance policies, and Higher Learning Commission standards.

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