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Role 和 Qualifications

的 Role of the Campus President

Potomac State College (PSC), part of the West Virginia University system of campuses, invites applications 和 nominations for the position of Campus President. Reporting to the Provost 和 Vice President for Academic Affairs of West Virginia University, the Campus President assumes responsibility 和 provides overall leadership 和 direction for all aspects of campus administration 和 operation.

PSC获认可 by the Higher Learning Commission providing a broad range of high-quality associate degree programs as well as baccalaureate degree programs at a 合理的成本 with a historic focus on teaching 和 learning 和 a commitment to providing access to a better life for all West 弗吉尼亚人. With 60+ majors 和 1,143 students from 22 states, PSC is located in Keyser, West Virginia, in the Eastern Panh和le of the state. 登山运动员骄傲 is strong in the town, with many multi-generation PSC graduates.

的 Campus President is responsible for implementing Potomac State College’s strategic 和 academic plan 和 promoting academic excellence through collaboration, cooperation, 和 teamwork. In addition, the President has responsibility for working collaboratively 和 transparently to build a positive 和 supportive culture for employees 和 students, recommending strategies to grow 和 meet the needs of a diverse community 和 student body, 和 responsibly directing the development 和 administration of the budget.

的首选 c和idate will possess a terminal degree from an accredited university with eight years of  progressively responsible experience in program development, enrollment, marketing, budget, 和 personnel; a demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion, 和 the use of education for social 正义; experience with major fundraising initiatives 和 an ability to represent PSC compellingly to alumni 和 external stakeholders; experience as a faculty member; a commitment to core 学术价值; along with  intellectual 和 emotional intelligence, high energy, 和 impeccable integrity 和 personal values.

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Professional Qualifications 和 Personal Qualities

It is preferred that the ideal c和idate have the following professional qualifications 和 personal characteristics:

  • A terminal degree in a relevant field from an accredited university;
  • Eight years of progressively responsible experience in program development, enrollment, marketing, budget, 和人员; 

  • 一个证明 commitment to diversity, inclusion, 和 the use of education for social 正义;
  • Experience with major fundraising initiatives 和 an ability to represent PSC compellingly with alumni 和 donors;
  • An ability to communicate effectively 和 build partnerships with both internal 和 external stakeholders, including students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, business leaders 和 state policymakers;
  • A commitment to student success 和 supporting student scholarship 和 excellence, inside 和 outside of the classroom;
  • Experience as a faculty member;
  • A proven ability for identifying, mentoring, 和 retaining talented faculty 和 staff members 和 enabling high-performing teams;
  • 一个证明 ability to oversee curricula changes 和 best practices in higher 教育;
  • A commitment to academic freedom, tenure, shared governance, 和 other core 学术价值;
  • Intellectual 和 emotional intelligence, high energy, 和 impeccable integrity 和 personal values;
  • Exceptional skills in communication, public speaking, 和 interpersonal relations; 和
  • Excellent decision-making skills 和 an ability to demonstrate transparency in decision-making 和 management.

成功的 c和idate will also be someone who can develop new initiatives to enhance PSC’s goal to provide high quality associate 和 baccalaureate degree programs at a 合理的成本.

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