Presidential Search

| Presidential Profile | Application Procedure | Confidential Inquires |

The Board of Trustees invites applications and nominations for the position of President of Beaufort County Community College. The President serves as the Chief Executive Officer and reports directly to an appointed thirteen-member Board.

Beaufort County Community College (BCCC) is located in a scenic rural county steeped in maritime history, recreational boating, and agriculture. Beaufort County has a population of 47,000 and neighbors Pitt County – the home of East Carolina University and a population of 168,000. The College is located five miles east of Washington, NC, a city of nearly 10,000 people.

The College serves nearly 2,000 students, with the majority coming from Beaufort County and the rest primarily from the service area of Hyde, Tyrrell, and Washington Counties. Students consistently give high ratings to this College’s high quality of education, its welcoming and helpful atmosphere, as well as its attractive and well-maintained campus.

BCCC offers a broad based curriculum in well-equipped classrooms and a significant
number of online classes. BCCC is organized into five divisions; Industrial Technology, Arts and Sciences, Business, Allied Health and Continuing Education. There is also an Early College High School located on the BCCC campus. The campus features eleven buildings for classes and a twelfth is under construction. The BCCC Foundation has assets of more than $1 million.

Presidential Profile

Required Qualifications

An earned doctorate degree from an accredited institution preferred with a minimum requirement of a master’s degree from an accredited institution.
Minimum of three years senior-level administrative experience, preferably at a community college, or equivalent required.

Desired Traits & Characteristics

Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to instill in others a passion for the mission and a commitment to the core values of the College and respect for its traditions and past success.
An administrator of demonstrated high integrity who sets high standards for his/her self and others and expects full accountability.
A visible leader who is accessible to all constituents within the colleges and greater communities and works well with students, faculty, classified staff, and administration.
A demonstrated ability to use collaborative leadership skills to build and implement effective plans that include actively supporting the development of partnerships between the College, business and industry, other educational organizations, cultural entities, and civic organizations throughout our service area.
An innovative leader who has demonstrated a commitment to academic excellence and student success, possessing the ability to inspire and motivate faculty and staff to fulfill their responsibility to the maximum extent while providing high quality and accessible programs and services to students.
A leader who is visionary, creative, and open to people and to new ideas.
A demonstrated understanding of the importance of technology as it relates to institutional effectiveness including its application to teaching and learning, and administrative support.
Demonstrated ability to work to resolve controversial issues and problems in a timely and fair manner.
Demonstrated ability to develop innovative programs and work with others to support the economic development efforts of the service area.
The ability to build and maintain good community relations.
A leader who possesses the ability to represent the College well in all settings, maintains a broad perspective, and possesses a sense of humor.
A demonstrated ability to effectively oversee the management of fiscal affairs, to ensure the equitable and effective allocation of resources, and to expand the resource base of the district with a proven ability to obtain additional funds for the College through alternative means.
A leader who remains current in understanding laws and regulations in which governing boards and administrators must comply.
An understanding and appreciation of the proper relationship between the Board and the President.

Application Procedure:
To make general inquires about Beaufort County Community College or for clarification regarding application materials, contact Ms. Jennie Singleton, Search Liaison to the Board, at (252) 946-6194 ext. 6202 or email jennies@beaufortccc.edu

Confidential Inquiries
Confidential inquiries about the position, the application process or search process should be directed to Donny Hunter at 919-467-9754 x 223 (office), (919) 809-2423(cell) or email hunter@ncacct.org

The only application materials that will be considered are:

1. A letter of interest not to exceed five pages addressing the items on the presidential profile
2. A current resume
3. Information and Reference Form (choose format): Adobe PDF MS Word

Please allow ample time for delivery. Applicants assume full responsibility for the method of delivery selected and any resulting delays in delivery. Nominations and applications may be accepted until the position is filled. Applications may not be transmitted by fax or e-mail.

Nominations and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, application materials must be received by 5:00 p.m. (EST) August 23, 2011.

Please mail to:
Beaufort County Community College President Search
Attention: Ms. Jennie Singleton
5337 Hwy 264 East
P.O. Box 1069
Washington, NC 27889

An NCACCT Assisted Search