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NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY
HUMAN RESOURCES SERVICES

POSITION CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION


Position Classification Title: CC President,I
Position Classification Code: I3026
Job Family: Executive, Senior Administration
Pay Level: 11
Exempt Status: Exempt
This description is intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed. It is not intended to be a complete list of specific duties of any particular position. Duties, responsibilities and bargaining unit eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.
Purpose of Classification:
The Community College President of a small CC is an administrative position designated by the Board of Regents of New Mexico State University. The President serves as the campus chief executive officer and reports to NMSU System Chancellor/NMSU President. The President performs the duties of a community college president including providing strong, decisive and energetic leadership that meets the mission of the campus.
Standard Duties:
Provides leadership and direction in all aspects of administering a university branch campus or satellite location. Establishes and implements short- and long-range organizational goals, objectives, strategic plans, policies, and operating procedures; monitors and evaluates programmatic and operational effectiveness, and effects changes required for improvement. Directs and supervises associate directors and senior managers on implementing branch campus or satellite mission statements regarding instructional programs, community outreach programs, curriculum planning and development; oversees administration of branch campus policies and procedures, facilities, programs, and student services. Represents the university and the branch to various internal institutional divisions as well as externally to the media, governmental agencies, state legislators/legislature, community/civic groups, prospective students and their parents, university alumni, prospective funding agencies including the New Mexico Higher Education Department, and the general public. Creates and develops avenues of communication for all branch staff, faculty, and students; serves as liaison between the branch campus or satellite location and the main campus. Develops and manages annual budgets for the organization and performs periodic cost and productivity analyses. Plans, develops, and implements strategies for generating resources and/or revenues for the organization. Recommends and participates in the development of University policies and procedures; may serve on University planning and policy-making committees. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of academic, vocational/technical, and/or allied health program administration in branch, community and/or vocational college settings. Knowledge of community outreach practices. Knowledge of financial/business analysis techniques. Knowledge of management principles and practices. Knowledge of programs/services available to university students. Knowledge of the range of applicable laws and regulations which impact on all facets of university policy and operations.
Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management. Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Ability to communicate and interact with officials at all levels of government. Ability to develop and deliver presentations. Ability to evaluate, design, and implement curriculum, testing, and/or teaching methodologies. Ability to exercise good judgment in appraising difficult situations and in making appropriate decisions. Ability to identify and secure alternative funding/revenue sources.
Minimum Qualifications:
   Education- Preferred earned doctorate degree or appropriate terminal degree.
   Experience- Five (5) years of senior and/or executive level experience is preferred.
   Equivalency- None
   Certifications/License-
   Departmental Requirements-
   Special Requirements-