Kilgore College · 5 days ago
Vice President of Operations
Kilgore, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expKilgore College is seeking a Vice President of Operations to oversee and coordinate the organization's operations activities. This role involves providing leadership across various departments and ensuring the implementation of efficient systems to meet the institution's goals.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Serve as a member of the College’s Executive Cabinet, developing and shaping institutional goals, policies, and direction and long-range planning strategies
Provide support and coordination of College President’s agenda of strategic initiatives, emerging priorities, and the range of other activities/special projects central to the success of the College and its operations
In collaboration with key partners, identify, develop, and, in some cases, direct the implementation of strategic initiatives related to the College’s growth, as well as organizational partnerships which support the mission of KC
Work with senior leaders, faculty, and staff in individual and group settings to guide and coordinate implementation activities related to strategic plans designed to achieve the President’s vision
Ensure facility and physical plant operational objectives and capital improvement initiatives are effectively implemented and monitored for successful completion within defined timelines and budget
Ensure that marketing strategies and public relations activities contribute to the attainment of strategic goals and objectives
Ensure human resource functions align with federal, state, and local laws and support the organization through the employee life-cycle
Ensure that auxiliary enterprises are aligned with the strategic plan and goals of the College and ensure soundness and fiscal responsibility among all areas. Includes campus stores, museums, fitness center, printing services, and Dodson Auditorium
Provide leadership for employees with exemplary work habits, fiscal responsibility, and personal professional development
Serve on various institutional committees
Support College activities and special events through attendance and/or participation
Serve as a positive and active representative of the College
Have availability to address impromptu situations involving the College during non-traditional work hours
Contribute to a safe educational and working environment and be prepared to take action should a health or safety emergency occur; serve as a senior member of the College crisis/emergency management programs
Requires the kind of teamwork, supervision, and personal interaction that cannot be had in a home office situation; therefore, regular and predictable on-site attendance is a job requirement
Attend necessary conferences and seminars to remain current in the field
Positively and professionally represent Kilgore College through community involvement and activities
Perform all other duties necessary to accomplish the objectives of the College and/or as assigned by the President
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in an applicable field required; doctorate degree preferred
At least five years of full-time administrative leadership experience
Strong leader who has the ability to motivate and support teams with diverse responsibilities
Ability to work collaboratively and build strong positive relationships
Deep knowledge of resource prioritization and allocation, strategic thinking, policy development and implementation, and compliance with regulatory requirements
Demonstrated ability to create clear, precise, and effective verbal and written communication for multiple audiences
Skill in supervisory leadership, managing, organizing, human relations, negotiation, and budgeting
Demonstrated project management and time-management skills including dealing with multiple and competing deadlines, ability to prioritize, work under pressure, complete tasks on time, and be responsive to requests
Must be organized, detail-oriented, and possess excellent analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment
Ability to meet a work schedule that may include evenings and weekends
Benefits
36-hour work week for a healthy work life balance as well generous paid leave time.
Health, life, and income protection insurance are provided.
An excellent retirement program through the Teacher Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan ‘ORP’.
Full Time employees have free use of the college’s recreational/fitness facilities.
Full Time employees are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PLSF) after 10 years of service.
Tuition scholarships are for the employee and dependents.
Company
Kilgore College
Kilgore College is a school in Kilgore.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.35MKey Investors
National Science Foundation
2024-11-13Grant· $0.35M
Leadership Team
Nancy Wylie
Chief Financial Officer
Mike Jenkins
Executive Vice President and Chief Student Affairs Officer
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