Associate Vice Chancellor of External Affairs and Strategic Initiatives

at  SLCC

Job no: 494721
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Lafayette, LA
Categories: Administration
College: SLCC
Department: Chancellor’s Office
Sub department: Chancellor’s Office
Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Administrative/Staff
Salary: $79,347+

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Must be able to demonstrate the proven abilities of intellectual reasoning, power of persuasion, and consistent dedication to the position.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical interference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability: High Skills: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills: Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word). Ability to learn to operate College-specific software and applications.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Criminal Background Clearance.
Other Qualifications: Ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with a demonstrated ability to multi-task.
Required Licenses or Certifications: Criminal Background Clearance.
Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, SLCC has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

PASSING PRE-EMPLOYMENT CRIMINAL BACKGROUND SCREEN IS REQUIRED AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT. SLCC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER. SLCC IS A STATE AS A MODEL EMPLOYER (SAME) AGENCY THAT SUPPORTS IMPROVED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

Advertised: 06 Nov 2024 Central Standard Time
Applications close: 20 Nov 2024 Central Standard Time

Required Experience: • Minimum of five years’ experience in postsecondary leadership and administration.

• Minimum of seven years’ experience in external affairs, community relations, public advocacy, or a related field, preferably in a higher education setting.
• Ability to collaborate across the college and with external partners, leveraging strengths and resources strategically.
• A broad understanding of contemporary higher education-community college issues, particularly those related to public colleges.
• Administrative-savvy and strategic thinker; able to deftly manage cross-organizational projects that require a high level of sensitivity and excellent judgment.
• Exceptional analytical, research, and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and present data.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently across a spectrum of stakeholders, including faculty, students, administrators, constituency groups/leaders, alumni, and community members, and possess impeccable facilitation skills.
• Comfortable in settings where it is necessary to quickly learn and synthesize new information, conduct research, and develop appropriate outlines and workflows.
• Strategic problem-solving and quantitative analysis skills, including experience in structuring high-level strategic issues into concrete analyses with actionable conclusions.
• Demonstrated experience making decisions based on quantitative analysis and sound evidence and logic.
• Ability to communicate clearly and compellingly about analyses, insights, and recommendations, and demonstrated ability to target presentation style, written or oral, to different audiences.
• The ability to operationalize, track and measure the success of key strategic project initiatives.
• Experience moving major strategic initiatives forward with minimal oversight, and ability to adapt to new information, situations, or challenges with minimal guidanc

Essential Duties (Strategic Initiatives):

• Develops and manages executive-level project initiatives for the Chancellor’s Office.
• Oversees the LWDB #40 One-Stop contract by ensuring timely execution of deliverables, administrative oversight of personnel and operations, compliance, and maintaining a strategic alignment with workforce development goals.
• Directs key projects under the supervision of the Chancellor to ensure initiatives are completed in a timely and professional manner and coordinates activities with several major administrative units of the college.
• Identifies and prioritizes project initiatives and developing and executing plans for addressing these priorities.
• Identifies and tracks key metrics and assessment measures for project priorities.
• Convenes discussions, gathers relevant data and seeks input to inform project initiatives and direction.
• Collaboratively develops frameworks and relevant process flows for decision-making.
• Oversees periodic reviews and related timetables with the Chancellor and the Executive Leadership Team to meet stated outcomes and deliverables.
• Establishes project management methodologies for the Chancellor’s Office, including approaches for project team organization, risk identification and escalation, and project decision-making and communication protocols.
• Engages with diverse stakeholders, including executives, deans, directors, and constituency leaders, to conceptualize, design, implement, and sustain incremental and transformational project initiatives.
• Serves as lead project executive on one or more critical initiatives at any given time, driving appropriate analyses, meeting project goals, managing timelines, and working with the senior leadership to successfully guide project effectiveness.
• Presents project management findings and recommendations to the Chancellor and/or the Executive Leadership Team through clear and compelling written materials and oral presentations.
• Develops project initiative change strategy for the Chancellor’s Office, including identifying areas of opportunity and paths to achieving optimal solutions.
• Manages the Chancellor’s Office Project Initiative Portfolio (PIP) and related strategic initiatives planning processes.
• Works with the Chancellor’s Senior Executive Assistant regarding administrative coordination, project logistics, and day-to-day operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Chancellor.

Essential Duties (External Affairs):

• Develops and implements strategies to enhance the College’s relationships with local, regional, and state agencies, organizations, and government entities.
• Serves as the primary liaison and point of contact between SLCC and various levels of community stakeholders, including government officials, community organizations, and agencies.
• Acts as a representative of the Chancellor in monitoring legislation relevant to higher education and advocating for SLCC’s interests.
• Collaborates with local, regional, and state officials to influence public policy in support of the College’s educational programs and services.
• Cultivates partnerships and maintains effective and vital relationships with external stakeholders to promote SLCC’s mission, programs, and initiatives to support the College’s strategic planning efforts.
• Represents SLCC at community events, meetings, and conferences to enhance the College’s visibility and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders.
• Provides guidance and direction for communication initiatives, public involvement projects, and community relations efforts to foster community awareness and support for SLCC.
• Advises other administrators on engaging and interacting with public stakeholders, ensuring alignment with the objectives of the Office of the Chancellor.
• Monitors and analyzes public opinion, community sentiment, and media coverage related to SLCC, providing strategic recommendations to enhance the College’s reputation and public image.
• Collaborates with College departments and academic divisions to develop and implement community engagement initiatives, including educational programs, service projects, and collaborative research efforts.
• Collaborates with the College’s public stakeholders to support the objectives of the Office of the Chancellor and enhance community awareness and support for SLCC.
• Provides regular reports and updates on external affairs activities, legislative developments, and community engagement efforts to the Chancellor and the College’s Executive Leadership Team.
• Oversees developing, negotiating, and archiving all contracts, MOUs, and agreements for the College.
• Supports the Vice Chancellor of Institutional Advancement and External Relations with various initiatives and activities that promote institutional sustainability and well-being.

Required Education: • Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution

Required Experience: • Minimum of five years’ experience in postsecondary leadership and administration.

• Minimum of seven years’ experience in external affairs, community relations, public advocacy, or a related field, preferably in a higher education setting.
• Ability to collaborate across the college and with external partners, leveraging strengths and resources strategically.
• A broad understanding of contemporary higher education-community college issues, particularly those related to public colleges.
• Administrative-savvy and strategic thinker; able to deftly manage cross-organizational projects that require a high level of sensitivity and excellent judgment.
• Exceptional analytical, research, and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and present data.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently across a spectrum of stakeholders, including faculty, students, administrators, constituency groups/leaders, alumni, and community members, and possess impeccable facilitation skills.
• Comfortable in settings where it is necessary to quickly learn and synthesize new information, conduct research, and develop appropriate outlines and workflows.
• Strategic problem-solving and quantitative analysis skills, including experience in structuring high-level strategic issues into concrete analyses with actionable conclusions.
• Demonstrated experience making decisions based on quantitative analysis and sound evidence and logic.
• Ability to communicate clearly and compellingly about analyses, insights, and recommendations, and demonstrated ability to target presentation style, written or oral, to different audiences.
• The ability to operationalize, track and measure the success of key strategic project initiatives.
• Experience moving major strategic initiatives forward with minimal oversight, and ability to adapt to new information, situations, or challenges with minimal guidance