Vice President for Capital Projects, Community Relations, and Workforce Development

Salary: See Position Description

Location : Gadsden, AL

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 05458

College/Division: GSCC-101010-President's Office

Opening Date: 11/06/2024

Closing Date: 11/20/2024 4:00 PM Central

Campus Location: Gadsden State Community College

Position Summary

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Vice President for Capital Projects, Community Relations, and Workforce Development will assist in setting goals and implementing plans for capital improvements, enhancing community and public relations, promoting workforce development, and ensuring appropriate workforce training opportunities at our college. This position is not tenure eligible.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

DUTIES:

• Assist in setting goals, providing oversight, and implementing plans for capital improvements.
• Oversee development and implementation of strategic planning and assessment of operational performance, including benchmarking against peer and industry standards to ensure continuous improvement in all service areas.
• Assist in setting goals, providing oversight, and implementing plans to promote the College and its programs.
• Enhance the College's workforce development impact with a focus on high-wage, high-demand skill training.
• Prepare and review lease agreements, contracts, Memorandums of Understanding, and Articulation Agreements for the College.
• Assist in setting goals, providing oversight, and implementing plans to enhance the safety & security of each campus.
• Assist College Deans in developing and meeting division, departmental, and programmatic goals.
• Be actively engaged in the College and community activities.
• Ensure due diligence and due process in all matters brought to the President.
• Build trusting relationships by acting with integrity, courtesy, and confidentiality, even in stressful, contentious situations.
• Maintain or increase competency by seeking new knowledge, improving skills, and updating professional competencies.
• Ensure compliance with the Alabama Community College System (ACCS), Board of Trustees, and College policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Lead in the development of a climate & culture that promotes and supports innovation and improved services to students, personnel, and the community.
• Demonstrate initiative and hold self and others accountable.
• Complete projects as assigned and within established timelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the President.

Note: The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of positions given this title and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments. Specific job-related duties assigned by hiring departments shall be consistent with the representative essential functions listed above and shall not be construed as expanding a particular position's role, scope, FLSA status, or grade.
Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Earned master's degree in education, leadership, administration, or a related field from an accredited institution required.
• Earned doctorate from an accredited institution preferred.
• Experience in educational leadership and administration required.
• Administrative competencies in fiscal management, budget development and coordination, personnel supervision, personnel evaluation, and strategic planning required.
• Experience in managing continuous compliance with state licensing/regulatory agencies, specialty accreditation, and/or institutional accreditation, e.g., Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) required.
• Teaching or administrative experience at the two-year college level preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data to inform decisions.
• Documented evidence of active engagement in professional, academic, and community activities.
• Ability to work well with diverse populations.
• Effective interpersonal, communication, public speaking, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective in conflict resolution; team building; and promotion of strong partnerships.
• Understanding of and commitment to meeting the needs of students, faculty, and staff.
• Commitment to the mission of Alabama Community College Systems (ACCS), and the College.
• Effective planning, organization, implementation, and evaluation skills.
• Take initiative, understand the work, and accept accountability.
• Ability to perform tasks timely using sound judgment and decision making.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

PROJECTED STARTING DATE:
January 1, 2025

SALARY:
Salary Schedule B - $100,936 - $143,669 based on applicable experience.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
November 20, 2024 - 4:00 P.M.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Only complete application packages will be given consideration for employment. Complete package consists of (a) Gadsden State Community College application, (b) letter of interest, (c) current resume, and (d) copies of transcripts of postsecondary education.

Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications.

Salary Calculation: For all positions on all Salary Schedules, the salary amount for the selected applicant is determined by step placement on the applicable schedule. Step placement is dependent upon the following: (a) all work experience in public education in Alabama and (b) all other work experience outside of public education in Alabama that, in the sole judgment of the College, directly relates to the requirements of the position. The applicant selected for the position must provide written verification(s) of this work experience within the time provided herein if such experience is to be considered in determining their initial step place on the Salary Schedule.

Format for Work Experience Verifications: Work experience verifications should be in the form of verification letters from employers and must include complete employment dates, job title(s), job duties, and an indication whether such employment was full-time or part-time, and if part-time, the average number of hours worked each week. The letters should be on official letterhead and contain an authorized personnel signature. The College's official employment verification form is also acceptable and is available upon request. If an employment verification cannot be obtained due to a legitimate reason, for purposes of meeting minimum requirements an applicant may submit copies of other trustworthy documentation such as appointment letters, contracts, pay stubs, or W-2 forms documenting the term of employment. However, such documentation is generally insufficient for salary calculation purposes if job duties and dates of employment are not self-evident in the documentation.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT: https://www.gadsdenstate.edu/about-us/employment.cms

IF AT ANY POINT YOU HAVE PROBLEMS COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION, CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT GADSDEN STATE (jobs@gadsdenstate.edu)
Please Note:• ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE ELECTRONIC- It is recommended that you have digital (such as pdf) copies of your cover letter, resume, employment verification documents
(if applicable), ALL required transcripts, and any other document identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the on-line application process. You will be given the opportunity to upload these during the process.• When you finish the steps to apply, you will receive an on-screen notice that you have successfully applied. HOWEVER, this notice does not mean your application materials are complete in accordance with the vacancy announcement.
All correspondence with applicants regarding the College's search process will be sent via e-mail. If you need technical assistance, such as resetting your password or browser access issues after reviewing the instructions, please contact:NEOGOV Customer Service:
Monday-Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm PST
(855) 524-5627

Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense.
Application materials are considered privileged and confidential and will be used for employment purposes only.

Gadsden State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, including postsecondary institutions under the control of the Board of Trustees, that no person in Alabama shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, sex, religion, creed, national origin, age, or other classification protected by Federal or State law, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity or employment. Gadsden State will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background investigation. This employer participates in E-Verify.

Sick Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is the equivalent of 8 hours of sick leave per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.
8 hours per month
(may accumulate an unlimited number)

Annual Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earn annual leave per month. A complete description of leave benefits can be found with the Human Resources office.
0-4 years 8 hours per month
5-9 years 10 hours per month
10-14 years 12 hours per month
15-19 years 14 hours per month
20+ 16 hours per month
(may accumulate up to 480 hours)

Personal Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns up to two (2) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.
Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.
(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)

Professional Leave
Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.

Holidays
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday
National Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
15 (5 locally assigned)

Contracted Work Days
260

Retirement
The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama.
Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 13.57% (effective 10/01/24)
Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 12.60% (effective 10/01/24)
Law Enforcement Officers:
Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 13.57% (effective 10/01/24)
Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 12.60% (effective 10/01/24)

Health Insurance
PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit

Premium amounts:

• Single $ 30
• Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
• Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
• Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307

*Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.

Tobacco Usage Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.

Wellness Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.

If desired, the employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.

Optional Coverage Plan Premiums

• Cancer, Indemnity, and Vision Single or Family (cost per plan) $ 38
• Dental Single $ 38 Dental Family $ 50

Institution matches $800 monthly (effective 10/01/17).

Duty Hours
(hours vary by campus and needs of the student)

Tuition Assistance
This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.

Employees/Dependents at two-year colleges:

• 1/3 waived after 1st year
• 2/3 waived after 2nd year
• 3/3 waived after 3rd year

Note: Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at www.rsa.al.gov.

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Did you attach a letter of interest? A complete application packet consists of (a) Gadsden State Community College application through NEOED, (b) letter of interest, (c) current resume, and (d) copies of transcripts of postsecondary education. Did you attach those documents?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Location: East Gadsden, AL, US

Posted Date: 11/22/2024