Chancellor - Delgado Community College

Delgado Community College invites nominations and applications for the position of Chancellor. Delgado Community College is seeking an individual who is a strong advocate for academic quality and service to students. The Chancellor must possess the imagination and innovation to lead the College as it continues to rebuild in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The Chancellor will be a mission-minded, dynamic, visionary, collaborative and inspirational leader who is looking to make a difference and impact lives for generations to come. The Chancellor will be a leader who has the ability and energy to inspire faculty and staff. The Chancellor reports to the System President of the Louisiana Community & Technical College System.

• Earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 5 years successful experience at the Vice President or President/Chancellor level in an institution of higher education, preferably in a comprehensive community college.

Desirable Qualifications:

• A passion for the role and mission of community and technical colleges in changing lives and building communities
• The ability to inspire and lead a complex organization
• Demonstrated success in identifying and addressing workforce needs
• A successful record in working with local and state elected officials
• A record of successful senior management experience in a fast-paced environment
• A commitment to ensuring appropriate linkages between career and technical education and the transfer mission of the institution
• Experience in developing partnerships with community, business, political bodies and industry groups.
• A commitment to working collaboratively with others, as part of a team, to build consensus and to advocate on behalf of Delgado and other community and technical colleges
• Demonstrated success with meeting workforce needs
• The ability to use collaborative leadership skills to develop and implement strategic initiatives
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships and collaboration with local and state elected officials, K-12 and other colleges/universities
• A record of successful fund-raising and demonstrated experience with foundations, grant development, and institutional advancement
• Experience in management and oversight of construction and renovation projects
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and an appreciation of ethnic and cultural diversity
• Commitment to a learning-centered college, student success and excellence in teaching
• Familiarity with regional accreditation process and procedures
• Familiarity with advanced technology and distance learning
• An open communication style with strong speaking, writing and listening skills

Salary, benefits, length of contract and other terms and conditions of employment are negotiable and competitive.