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Independence Community College · 1 month ago

President

Independence, KS

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$120K/yr - $160K/yr

Independence Community College is a proud, rural-serving institution dedicated to transforming lives through education, workforce development, and community engagement. The next President will provide visionary and servant leadership, guiding the institution through its next era of growth and transformation.

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Responsibilities

Inspire collaboration and shared governance across all levels of the College

Strengthen enrollment, retention, and completion through innovation and partnership

Lead strategic planning, budgeting, and operational effectiveness with transparency and accountability

Foster workforce development partnerships that align programs with regional and state economic priorities

Advance inclusive excellence and a campus culture of belonging

Champion the value of public higher education and actively represent ICC in community, regional, and state forums

Champion initiatives that promote equitable access, student persistence, and academic achievement

Strengthening recruitment pipelines with high schools, enhancing concurrent and dual-credit partnerships, and deepening engagement with local employers will be central to this work

Bring strong fiscal management and strategic planning experience

Guide multi-year budgeting, oversee facilities and technology improvements, ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, and manage vendor contracts with efficiency and integrity

Actively engage with civic, business, and educational leaders throughout Southeast Kansas

Represent ICC in workforce initiatives, community development efforts, and regional collaborations—ensuring ICC remains a trusted partner and catalyst for progress

Strengthen relationships with the Kansas Board of Regents, four-year universities, and local K–12 districts

Support innovative academic programs, uphold accreditation standards, and advance a culture of continuous improvement

Ensure these programs align with academic goals, compliance requirements, and the College’s broader mission of student development

Qualification

Executive leadershipEnrollment managementStrategic planningFinancial leadershipOperational oversightLocal governance knowledgeServant leadershipCommitment to student successTransparencyCollaborative leadership

Required

An earned Master's degree (or higher) from an accredited institution; Doctorate preferred

Proven record of executive leadership, preferably within a community college or public higher education environment

Demonstrated success in enrollment management, strategic planning, financial leadership, and operational oversight

Strong knowledge of local governance and coordinated institutions processes and regulatory compliance

Evidence of collaborative leadership, transparency, and a deep commitment to servant leadership and student success

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Comprehensive fringe benefits program

Company

Independence Community College

Independence Community College is a school in Independence.

Founded in 1925

Independence, Kansas, USA

51-200 employees

http://www.indycc.edu/

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Total Funding

$0.74M

Key Investors

Kansas Department of Commerce

2023-06-20Grant· $0.74M

Recent News

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