Our next College President will be a person of the highest integrity and trustworthiness, who brings the vision and courage needed to ensure the continued success of the Alabama Community College System. The President reports to the Chancellor of the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. The Governing Board is the Alabama State Board of Education.

Qualifications:

¨     Successful candidate will possess a minimum of five years of senior-level, full-time administrative experience in an applicable institution, government agency, or industry

¨     A master’s degree from an accredited institution is required; an earned doctorate degree from an accredited institution is preferred

¨     Candidates must possess experience and knowledge of the mission and role of public two-year institutions, particularly their role in community economic development and workforce development

The successful candidate must possess:

¨     The capacity to be an energetic and highly visible leader who can articulate and communicate the System’s mission and vision to internal and external constituencies

¨     Commitment to the System’s statutorily defined purpose, including its special emphasis on workforce training and supporting economic development

¨     An understanding of the System’s mission as defined by the State Board of Education and the ability to inspire the support of this mission by others

¨     An understanding of the global dimensions of the economy and workforce issues and the role of community colleges in meeting contemporary education and training needs

¨     Politically astute advocacy skills, with experience in working successfully with policy makers at the local, state, and federal levels

¨     Strong student-orientation, recognizing that all aspects of the college exist to facilitate learning and student development, so that the student obtains the optimum level of competency and is kept informed of progress

¨     An understanding of and support for the System’s open door philosophy, including a strong commitment to access for all citizens

¨     Strong management skills in budgeting, resource development, strategic planning, conflict resolution, and team building

¨     Skills to lead and manage a complex organization

¨     Demonstrated sensitivity to, and an appreciation of, ethnic and cultural diversity, with an established record of building consensus and reaching out to various diverse groups

¨     A record of building partnerships and coalitions with business, government, public schools, universities and other community groups

¨     An established record as an innovative and creative leader who understands the importance of technology as it relates to economic development, institutional effectiveness, and administrative support

¨     Evidence of being an accessible leader with responsive listening skills and an active interest in the development of all employees

¨     Strong evidence of being open-minded, a good listener, and a persuasive communicator with a sense of humor

¨     Ability to communicate well, both orally and in writing

¨     Ability to work as a team member with all segments of the college faculty, staff, students, and governing board.

Application:

For consideration as an applicant for the position, a complete application package must be postmarked on or before April 16, 2010.  E-mailed and/or faxed application packets will NOT be accepted.  The successful candidate must be available to assume the position within a reasonable time and must be willing to relocate to the college community.

A complete application packet consists of:

• An official presidential application form
• A comprehensive resume or curriculum vitae
• Unofficial college transcripts indicating degree earned
• A list of five references, including addresses and telephone numbers
• Addresses and telephone numbers of current and immediate past employers

Finalists will be required to:

• Provide official college transcripts
• Provide medical examination report
• Submit to a criminal background check

Application forms may be obtained at www.accs.cc using the link “Job Opportunities” or by calling (334) 293-4602.  A complete application packet must be submitted to:

Dr. Freida H. Hill, Chancellor

Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education

Division of Legal and Human Resources

Post Office Box 302130

Montgomery, Alabama   36130-2130

Questions regarding the application and selection processes may be referred to the Division of Legal and Human Resources, Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education.  The telephone number is (334) 293-4602 or contact strength@dpe.edu.

Salary:

Salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience.  A salary range of $119,062 to $153,634 and other allowances are provided.  Benefits include an excellent retirement plan, health insurance, and others.

Selection process is subject to the Alabama Sunshine Law.

The Alabama State Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer.

AIDT is joining the Alabama Community College system-wide effort to rebuild Haiti in the “Raise The Roof for Haiti” campaign.

“The RAISE the ROOF for Haiti campaign will raise funds for Habitat for Humanity Haiti, a program that has been building sturdy, small homes in Haiti for the past quarter-century,” the chancellor said. “We are inviting employees, students and partners of all our institutions and the Department of Postsecondary Education to participate in this campaign.”

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Source:  ACCS News Release, December 2, 2009

Source:  ACCS News Clips, November 19, 2009

The board agreed to pay Hill an annual salary of $289,900, provide her a state car, and pay for moving expenses, a housing allowance, and other customary expenses.

A three‐member committee comprising board members David Byers, Mary Jane Caylor and Betty Peters negotiated the contract and reviewed compensation of similar executive positions. Byers said compensation for top community college and technical college system leaders in the Southeast ranges from about $150,000 to $600,000, with the median around $260,000. In Alabama, Byers added, the chancellor must oversee both academic and technical colleges, calling for increased responsibilities that were taken into account in setting the chancellor’s salary.

Hill was chosen unanimously October 30 by the nine‐member State Board of Education to lead the Alabama Community College System. She will be the first woman to serve as a permanent chancellor of the system.

Currently serving as the deputy commissioner for the Technical College System of Georgia, Hill previously served as assistant commissioner for that system. She has spent most of her career in community and technical colleges, including five years as a president, and six years as a vice president of economic development.

A native of Tennessee, where she taught one year of high school, Hill has called Georgia home for most of her career.  She holds an associate degree from Hiwassee Junior College in Tennessee, a bachelor of arts in English from Samford University in Alabama, and a master of science in Marketing Education and a doctorate in Adult Education from the University of Georgia.

Interim Chancellor Joan Davis said that Hill expects to be visiting the area frequently in November in order to learn more about the system, personnel and pressing issues in advance of her December 1 arrival.

Source:  ACCS News Release – November 12, 2009

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Source:  ACCS News Clips, November 10