Characteristics, Opportunities and Challenges
Ideal Characteristics for the Next President of John Wood Community College:
- Visionary leadership skills for leading JWCC into the next decade
- Ability to lead in a collaborative, inclusive, participatory, and team-oriented environment
- Demonstrated professionalism, including honesty, integrity, respect, trustworthiness, and a strong work ethic
- Demonstrated leadership in administrative and financial management with expertise in fundraising
- Successful experience in building and maintain relationships with business and industry, area-wide school districts, and four-year public and private institutions
- Strong advocacy skills for the community college mission to all constituents, including legislators and state and federal government officials
- Commitment to a learner-centered environment with an emphasis on quality
- Experience leading in a multi-campus/center environment
- An understanding and appreciation of Midwestern values
Key Opportunities and Challenges for the New President
Of John Wood Community College:
- Developing a shared vision for the future
- Securing alternative funding mechanisms
- Increasing enrollment through expanded recruitment and retention of students
- Engaging surrounding communities and centers in the District and continuing the development of strong relationships with the whole District
- Developing new programs to meet workforce needs
- Continuing the strong public relations and marketing of the college
John Wood Community College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, religion, disability or other factors prohibited by law.
