Job Details

Big Bend Community College Board of Trustees invites applications for the next President of Big Bend Community College. Pursuant to Board of Trustees' Policy BP 1000, the president is accountable to the board with all authority and accountability of the operating organization. Under a model of policy governance, the president, as chief executive officer, is the single official link between the trustees and the college and the president's performance is synonymous with the organizational performance as a whole. The board will direct the president to achieve specified results through the establishment of Ends statements.

Big Bend Community College (BBCC) is a comprehensive public community college serving a large, rural district in central Washington State. BBCC's main campus is located in the city of Moses Lake (pop. 24,009) in Grant County, situated on the former Larson Air Force Base. In addition to the central campus, BBCC has learning centers in seven outlying communities that provide adult basic education, high school completion, and English Language Learning programs as gateways to college. We are accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and we serve approximately 4,000 students, with an annualized FTE of approximately 2,000.

Big Bend Community College strives for excellence in teaching and learning. We are a student-centered and innovative college that is committed to fostering a community that supports and recognizes the value of diversity; 42% of our student-body is Hispanic. Recognized as a Leader College by Achieving the Dream, Big Bend is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Our student body consists of 75% first-generation college students and 71% of our students receive some form of financial assistance.

The successful candidate will begin onboarding in the summer of 2020 in preparation for the beginning of the 2020-21 academic year. The college operates on a quarterly schedule.

To assure best consideration, applications should be received by 5:00 PM on December 8, 2019. Additional information regarding the Big Bend Community College Presidential Search may be found at https://www.bigbend.edu/presidential-search/.

General Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversee all programs and activities at the College, including but not limited to, developing the institutional mission and educational program; long-range, strategic, and budget planning; managing and developing the financial, capital, and human resources of the institution; prioritizing equitable student outcomes; effectively partner with the BBCC Foundation; supporting campus safety and security; and maintaining strong and positive relations with internal and external constituencies, as well as such duties mutually agreed upon or assigned by the board.


• Responsible for all subordinate personnel and for carrying out such duties and responsibilities as may be directed by the board or as may be set forth in the administrative policies of the institution and/or applicable laws.


• As the appointing authority for the college, the president is authorized to hire and dismiss employees and to take the additional actions specified for each employee classification, i.e., faculty, administrative professional, or classified.


• Perform all duties and carry out all responsibilities that the board has delegated to the president by resolution or otherwise.


• Maintain consistent communication with the trustees regarding significant issues affecting the college, including but not limited to, concerns related to the performance of personnel, budgetary problems, over or under-enrollment of students, or the reputation of the institution.


• Provide special reports or other information to keep trustees apprised of events or as requested by the board.


• Respect and obey all laws, rules, and regulations of the State of Washington and to act at all times in a thoroughly professional manner so as not to bring discredit upon the president or injure the reputation of the institution.

• A demonstrated record of visionary, collaborative, decisive, and effective leadership with the ability to address issues and resolve problems in a timely and fair manner.


• An educational leader who is accessible and visible to students and who places the highest value on the success of students and eliminating disparities in educational outcomes including:
  
  
  
  • Understanding and addressing the challenges pertinent to student success, curriculum development and relevance, inclusive practices, and outcomes assessment at the program, department, and classroom level.
  
  
  • Attracting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff reflecting the students they serve.
  
  
  • Understanding Washington State college systems, processes, culture, and environment necessary for the successful implementation of ctcLink, Guided Pathways, accreditation process and standards, and the college's Campus Climate Action Plan.
  
  
  • Leading from an equity-minded framework and holding teams accountable for the same. Practicing personal leadership in equity, diversity, and inclusion in service of an open environment to people from all backgrounds and experience levels.
  
  
  • Understanding and leading the implementation of institutional accessibility to effectively, efficiently, and equitably serve students,employees, and community members.
  
  
  
  


• An ethical leader with great integrity who sets high standards and ensures balanced support for all programs.


• An understanding of the importance of communication in building and maintaining trust inside and outside the institution. An active listener and outstanding communicator with strong interpersonal skills, a commitment to transparent, collaborative, and open communication, and the ability to relate to all elements of the college and community.


• An entrepreneurial and innovative leader open to new ideas and risk taking with an understanding of the importance of technology as it relates to institutional effectiveness; skilled in process improvement and change management models and frameworks.


• Demonstrated passion for the community college mission and programs with the ability to build support and work with various and diverse stakeholders inside and outside the college. Understands the value and importance of professional technical education in preparing learners for employment.


• Experience developing and translating organizational health assessments for ongoing measurement of climate, health, culture, and morale.


• Experience, training, and a strong understanding of safety, security, and crisis management principles.


• A skillful leader with business acumen who exercises thoughtful stewardship of fiscal, capital and human resources with effectiveness working with others in a collective bargaining environment including working knowledge of unions and applicable collective bargaining acts.


• A decision maker who is able to analyze problems, develop alternatives, make difficult choices among competing interests, set a strategic course of action, and communicate that decision to the campus community.


• A partnership builder with business, industry, labor, government, and educational institutions; active in the community and able to assume the role of community leader; an articulate, politically sensitive and savvy spokesperson who will seize opportunities to share BBCC's mission and successes.


• An active advocate and leading voice in support of the BBCC Foundation, supporting and aiding the foundation team in pursuit of vital resources to support scholarships and capital project improvements.

• Doctorate or granting of doctorate degree from a regionally accredited institution within the initial employment contract term.


• Five (5) years of successful senior-level administrative experience, preferably at the community college level.


• Teaching experience and/or student services experience in higher education.


• Competence in communicating education policies, goals, and objectives to faculty, staff, students, and the community.


• Fiscal management experience with a track-record of innovation yielding impactful results.

To assure best consideration, applications should be received by 5:00 PM on December 8, 2019. To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required qualifications and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:

1. BBCC Online application.


2. Letter of interest specifically addressing the applicant's background in relationship to qualifications and demonstrated skills, behaviors, and experience described in the search profile (not more than four pages).*


3. Current resume or curriculum vitae.*


4. Unofficial transcripts for all degrees earned. Official transcripts required upon employment.*


5. A list of names of at least five professional references with each person's position, office or home address, e-mail address, and telephone number.* References will not be contacted without prior authorization from the applicant. All applications will remain confidential.