Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College - President

For best consideration, complete applications should be received before March 31, 2025.

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Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKCTC), in Cumberland, Kentucky, seeks an exceptional leader and experienced candidate for President of the College. SKCTC is a member of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS).

THE OPPORTUNITY/DUTIES

The president of the college, under the general direction of the KCTCS President, is charged with the general responsibility of the overall administration of the college. It is the president’s function to see that the policies and procedures of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System and the Rules of the Senate are enforced.

Along with the college faculty, the president is responsible for the development and implementation of an instructional program commensurate with the purposes of a comprehensive community and technical college including but not limited to the curricula of the college, for the quality of instruction, and the assignment of duties to all persons.

• The president of the college shall review and finalize the performance evaluations recommended by the chief academic officer or other administrative personnel of the college.
• The president shall be responsible for all personnel actions including but not limited to: salary changes, search and appointments, reappointments, terminal appointments, decisions not to reappoint, post-retirement appointments, and promotions.
• Regarding students, the president is charged with administering the requirements and procedures of the college concerning the admission, probation, and dismissal of students.
• The president shall be responsible for the business and financial operation of the college and for the maintenance and operation of the physical plant of the college.
• It is the president’s responsibility to promote the college and its programs and students to the community through relationships with the Board of Directors, appropriate use of public information media, and by appropriate relationships with community groups and leaders, elected officials, and business and industry and K-12 partners. The president shall always endeavor to further constructive relations between the college and community.
• The president has ultimate control of the institution’s fund-raising activities.

Minimum Qualifications and Credentials

• An earned doctoral degree from an accredited institution of higher learning
• Experience in higher education to include a sufficient number of years that would provide time to learn and improve upon the leadership skills necessary to lead a college providing general education, technical training, and workforce education to their community
• Proven experience providing quality educational experiences for students at varying levels of college readiness

CUMBERLAND, KENTUCKY

Located in Harlan County, Kentucky, Cumberland is known for its abundance of natural beauty in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. While outdoor adventure and exploration top the list and Cumberland has numerous hiking trails, it also has museums, art galleries, music venues, restaurants, shops, and more.

Settled in 1837 on the Cumberland River, it is home to Kingdom Come State Park, featuring a lake, camp sites, miniature golf, paddleboarding, hiking trails, rock formations, and overlooks that provide scenic views of the Appalachian Mountains. Cumberland is also home to the Little Shepherd Trail and Sleepy Hollow Golf Course.

Cumberland has a public PK-8 school and Harlan County has a public high school. Several private schools are in the area, too.

Harlan County is home to Harlan ARH Hospital and Harlan County Medical Clinic and many physicians.