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President [ID: 916]
Position Summary:

The President is directly responsible to the Board of Trustees for the following duties and responsibilities.

Provide direction and leadership to ensure the College effectively achieves its mission of promoting student success and enriching the college communities through education, career development, and self- discovery.

Provide executive direction through the Office of the President with planning and programing in coordination with the various administrative officers, as follows:

  • Instruction and Academic Programs – through the College’s Chief Academic Officer and instructional program administrators.
  • General Administrative Services – through the College’s Chief Administrative and Business Officer.
  • Institutional Research and Development, Marketing, Public Information and Community Relations through the Vice President.
  • Student Support Services and Intercollegiate Athletics Programs – through the College’s Chief Student Services Officer and Provosts.
  • Foundation Fund-raising – through the Chief Development and Foundation Vice President.

Serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the College as dictated by Florida Statute 1001.65. Acts as the responsible agent for total operations, while providing direction within policies and procedures governed by the Board of Trustees. The President also serves as the corporate secretary to the Board of Trustees.

The individual filling this position is expected to play a positive leadership role in helping the College effectively manage change with a strong record of effective leadership demonstrating the ability to motivate and lead through ideas, persuasion, relationships and by example.
Compensation: $300,000.00 - $330,000.00

Requirements:

Education:

Doctorate degree (a Juris Doctorate is acceptable), from a regionally accredited institution.

Experience:

Five (5) years of high-level successful leadership in higher education or its equivalent.

*An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may be acceptable in lieu of those requirements listed above.

Knowledge:

  • Thorough understanding of higher education academic programs.
  • Successful experience with regional accreditation process.
  • Knowledge of a college educational system and administrative practices and procedures.
  • Knowledge of college curricula and instructional programs.
  • Knowledge of the goals, objectives, structure and operations of major college institutions.
  • Knowledge of campus policies and procedures and technological systems as they apply to instructional, administrative, and workplace needs.
  • Leadership skills to cultivate a work environment dedicated to student learning and growth.
  • Ability to identify and secure alternate funding/revenue sources.
  • Ability to interact with officials at all levels of government.
  • Ability to negotiate and manage collective bargaining agreements.
  • Ability to speak effectively to large groups of employees/staff and community organizations.
  • Ability to work and lead a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with students, faculty and staff.
  • Experience with strategic and long-range planning including fiscal, staffing and technical planning.
  • Experience with systems, processes and work alliances in a complex, collaborative organization.
  • Proven commitment to workforce preparation, economic development, and community partnerships.
  • Willingness to learn and respect the culture of St. Petersburg College.
  • Proven commitment to Equal Access/Equal Opportunity.
  • Demonstrated commitment to community involvement.
  • Proven ability to work effectively with a governing board.
  • Understanding of and commitment to the mission of St. Petersburg College.
  • Commitment to international programs, initiatives, partnerships and outreach.
  • Must have the ability to respect the uniqueness of multiple campuses, yet bring them together as one college.

Skills:

  • Ethical, principle-based visionary who communicates high standards and expectations for teaching and learning as a priority.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
  • Skill in formulating policy and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
  • Evidence of an entrepreneurial spirit.
  • Good sense of humor.

Responsibilities:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provides educational and institutional direction and leadership to St. Petersburg College.
  • Leads in the development of the College’s mission, vision and values throughout the community.
  • Plans, develops and executes the College’s strategic plan and organizes the institution effectively to achieve the goals of the employment accountability plan (Equity Florida State Statute 1012.86).
  • Establishes the academic calendar and recommends to the board a schedule of tuition, the establishment of programs, awards, and degrees.
  • Recommends to the Board of Trustees development of inter- and intra-college educational activities in accordance to the State Department of Education.
  • Leads and engages the College Foundation for funding solicitation including, but not limited to, community and business leaders to secure financial support for the College (external funding).
  • Oversees the selection of personnel for the College, and directs the work of and provides leadership for the improvement of employees.
  • Prepares budget request per Florida State Statute 1011.30, 1001.65(12) and oversees the College’s operating budget and provides direction for allocation of funds and resource development (grants).
  • Leads and maintains effective working relationships with the faculty, students, and staff.
  • Establishes and maintains a climate that encourages the development and retention of competent personnel, a high level of morale, and achievement of the College's goals.
  • Advises and consults with the Board of Trustees regarding the status of any major or unusual developments of the College.
  • Enhances community leadership by developing a well-founded understanding for the needs of the community and ensures that there is a strong working relationship between local public and private business and industry and the College.
  • Recommends adoption of rules consistent with the mission per Florida State Statute 1001.65(1).
  • Oversees and directs the activities of the staff in the Office of the College President.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned or delegated by the Board of Trustees.
 
Equal Access/Equal Opportunity

The Board of Trustees of St. Petersburg College affirms its equal opportunity policy in accordance with the provisions of the Florida Educational Equity Act and all other relevant state and federal laws, rules and regulations. The college will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or against any qualified individual with disabilities in its employment practices or in the admission and treatment of students. Recognizing that sexual harassment constitutes discrimination on the basis of sex and violates this Rule, the college will not tolerate such conduct. Should you experience such behavior, please contact Dr. Devona Pierre, Executive Director, Organizational Culture and Engagement/Title IX Coordinator at 727-341-3261; by mail at P.O. Box 13489, St. Petersburg, FL 33733-3489; or by email at eaeo_director@spcollege.edu.