Vice Chancellor for Workforce and Economic Development

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THE OPPORTUNITY The next Vice Chancellor for Workforce and Economic Development of the Dallas Community College District will have the enviable opportunity to build on the district’s excellent record of success. The Vice Chancellor is the central point of contact for private or public entity seeking information, resources and solutions for workforce training, job development and creation or business expansion.

ABOUT THE DISTRICT The Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD) was created in 1965 by a group of visionary Dallas citizens who wanted to create the best community college district in the United States. It opened in 1966 with El Centro College, which is DCCCD’s flagship school. The district is composed of seven colleges, independently accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges: Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake and Richland. DCCCD is one of the largest community college systems in the state and since 1965, has served more than 2 million students.

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The colleges of DCCCD equip students for successful living and responsible citizenship in a rapidly changing local, national and world community by providing: • two year degrees and certificates • more than 100 high-demand career programs • enrichment and certification classes for a lifetime of learning • professors who are dedicated to student success • unparalleled quality at an affordable tuition

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ABOUT THE DISTRICT (continued) A study of the economic contribution of Texas community colleges has found that the colleges’ economic contribution to the Dallas County economy is about $204.1 million in net added income each year through payroll and operations spending. The student population, which mirrors the faces of the community, is diverse: 37.1 percent Hispanic, 24.8 percent black, 8.0 percent Asian, 24.9 percent white and 5.2 percent all others combined. It is approaching a similar level of diversity among its employees: 23.5 percent black, 15.1 percent Hispanic, 7.3 percent Asian, 51.1 percent white and 3.0 percent all others combined.

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The Dallas County Community College District is under the leadership of Dr. Joe May who assumed the position as chancellor in February of 2014 after having previously served as the presidents for the Louisiana Community and Technical Colleges System and the Colorado Community College System. He replaced Dr. Wright L. Lassiter Jr., who retired in December 2013, after serving the college district for 27 years, the last eight as its CEO. Dr. May brings a wealth of experience in crafting community-college/public-private partnerships, which support economic development and job creation. He is committed to the DCCCD mission and its students with the overall purpose of ensuring that the district colleges are meeting the needs of Dallas County to be a vibrant, growing and economically stable entity. His strategic vision and priorities are for the district colleges to actively address the various challenges faced by Dallas County in its changing demographic s, increased poverty level, and increased economic activity and workforce demands. Specifically he would like to build the capacity in programs that have a high demand in Allied Health and Nursing, IT Programs, Automotive Technology, Construction Technology, Advanced Manufacturing, and Early Childhood Development. In addition, he sees the need to increase investment in distance education, dual credit, and high demand technical and workforce programs that are aligned with successful job placement of their students. The Dallas County Community College District Board of Trustees is comprised of seven members who are elected from single-member districts for six-year terms. The Board serves as a liaison between the District and the community, establishes the district-wide mission and goals, approves annual budgets and sets policies for the system, among its many responsibilities.

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MISSION OF DCCCD

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To equip students for successful living and responsible citizenship in a rapidly changing local, national and world community.

With an overall purpose: To ensure Dallas County is vibrant, growing and economically stable for future generations.

FY 2015 STRATEGIC PRIORITIES OF THE DCCCD BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Thematic Priorities of the DCCCD Board of Trustees are: 1. Student Success 2. Community Engagement 3. Institutional Effectiveness 4. Employee Success Specific Strategic Priorities identified under those themes are: • Establish process for providing external information to guide programs (environmental scanning/stakeholder needs) with annual review and identification of priorities; • Establish convening/strategic planning capacity for solutions to identified needs for stakeholders; • Nimbleness as expectation for responsiveness to needs and opportunities (Identify barriers to quick response for programs, degrees, services); • Focus marketing efforts on target markets including GED holders, special populations, others specific to location, and with particular emphasis on non-consumers; • Review approach to meeting needs, expanding response across all locations as warranted (Remove impediments to sharing successful programs with other locations); • Emphasize student support services with pathways, advisors, life skills and workplace fundamentals emphasizing retention and completion (Establish benchmarks for effective services); • Address childcare and transportation barriers; • Engage students and organizations in “ambassador role” representing DCCCD within their communities; • Identify, convene, and support employer and employer/education partnerships to meet their needs; • Support job opportunities through preparation of students, bridging access to jobs, and business development in communities for local hiring; • Continue to support diverse and high quality workforce in the District; • Promote sustainable practices impacting social, economic, and environmental vitality; and, • Support efficient and effective use of staff, fiscal, and physical resources.

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The Position Reporting directly to the Chancellor, this position will provide leadership to the Dallas County Community College District in the planning for and meeting of Dallas County’s workforce and economic development needs. The Vice Chancellor is the central point of contact for any private or public entity seeking information, resources and solutions for workforce training, job development and creation or business expansion. As a new position within the system, the Vice Chancellor will assess staffing needs to perform the principal duties and responsibilities below: • Accountable for providing leadership and coordination for all aspects of DCCCD’s workforce and economic development initiatives. • Accountable for developing programs and implementing partnerships to high-wage job growth whileaffairs expanding Provost and vice President for academic Dallas County’s business base and enhancing the Dallas economy.

• Serving as the primary point of contact for global, national, and regional companies seeking workforce training services in Dallas County. • Providing leadership, support, and services to DCCCD’s colleges, as well as to state and local community and economic development leaders, in workforce development initiatives for the major purpose of attracting new business/industry and/or expanding current business/industry. • Accountable for preparing regular reports that identify current demand for occupations within DCCCD’s workforce sectors. • Responsible for determining current and future workforce needs and providing input into the creation of new programs or revision of current academic and technical education curricula to meet those needs. • Accountable for developing and implementing education and training programs aimed at supporting job creation and placing constituents in high-wage jobs.

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Goals, Challenges, Opportunities, and Expectations The next Vice Chancellor for Workforce and Economic Development will have evidence of success in these and/or comparable areas. He or she will be expected to: • Provide visionary and strategic leadership to examine and understand the county’s workforce demand and demographics, including the importance of creating primary jobs and growing wealth in Dallas County. • Dramatically expand the role of the DCCCD in economic and workforce development through the development of programs to support the recruitment, selection, and training of employees. • Serve as a champion of partnerships, understanding and navigating the needs of multiple constituency groups; develop strong, collaborative relationships with other leaders within the DCCCD and in the community, including the county’s school districts and major employers. • Utilize data and research effectively to inform decisions; eliminate non-productive programs and create productive ones.

Provost and vice President for academic affairs • Create pathways for high school graduates who are not employed by developing programs for non-traditional consumers of higher education, especially those who require customized training and certification for job readiness and placement.

• Demonstrate exemplary interpersonal and communication skills, both with internal and external constituencies; represent the college community and interact effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds. • Value diversity in all its forms while expressing an appreciation for diversity of perspectives, ideas, experiences, and traditions; understand and support the needs of a diverse student body. • Provide leadership for online training and educational programs for the county’s employers and employees; explore opportunities for to assist corporations with overseas on-sight training. • Build a competent and responsive team of staff to provide leadership and direction to the colleges for workforce and economic development. • Successfully pursue federal and other workforce grants. • Play an integral part with other officers of the system in achieving the FY 2015 Priorities of the DCCCD Board of Trustees.

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Professional and Personal Qualifications The successful candidate must be a innovator who is able to focus on the big picture, emphasizing the county’s needs rather than specific needs of individual colleges within the district. The new Vice Chancellor must be courageous and able to make tough decisions. S/he will possess strategic vision and must be a team player and team builder. Ideally, the new Vice Chancellor will have demonstrated the following in his or her career: • Advanced oral and written communication skills to represent the college community and interact effectively with individuals, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. • Advanced knowledge of computer technology to access information, maintain records, generate reports, and communicate effectively. • Five years of experience in a highly responsible position in a higher education or workforce/economic development environment, including supervision in an organization of similar size and complexity as DCCCD.

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• A Master’s degree is required, and an earned doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D., D.Mgt., or J.D.) from a regionally accredited institution is preferred.

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APPLICATION PROCEDURES For full consideration, please send a letter of interest, a full résumé and a list of five references via email to [email protected] by October 3, 2014. Direct inquiries may be made in strict confidence to Dr. Larry Tyree, Senior Consultant, at (941) 993-5179 and Dr. Toni Murdock, Senior Consultant, at (206) 795-7252.

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The seven independently accredited colleges of the Dallas County Community College District are part of an equal opportunity system that provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Dallas County Community College District complies with the Americans With Disabilities and Veterans Act. If you require special accommodations in order to apply for a position, please contact the District Human Resources Office at [email protected]

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: DR. TONI A. MURDOCK, Senior Consultant (520) 896-2264 / (206) 795-7252 [email protected] or Dr. Larry Tyree, Senior Consultant (941) 993-5179 [email protected] R. H. PERRY & ASSOCIATES

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