Big Sandy Community and Technical College - President

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

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Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC), in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, seeks an exceptional leader and experienced candidate for President of the College. BSCTC 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

PRESTONSBURG, KENTUCKY

Prestonsburg, Kentucky, home of the main campus of BSCTC, is located in the valley of Big Sandy River. The region’s rich heritage of country music runs through Prestonsburg and includes country stars including Loretta Lynn, Crystal Gale, Wynona Judd, Billy Ray Cyrus, Ricky Skaggs, Dwight Yoakam, and Patty Loveless, all from the Big Sandy Valley on the “Country Music Highway.”

With a population of 3,000, Prestonsburg offers beautiful views of Appalachian nature and history. The Prestonsburg Passage is an 8.6 miles paved trail that runs from Prestonsburg to the coal camp community of David, Ky. Scenic, incredible parks include Archer Park, Jenny Wiley State Resort Park, Star City Park, and Levisa Fork River Park. The town also offers hiking, biking, paddling, elk watching, trail riding, and two Civil War battlefields as well as shopping and restaurants. Residents and visitors alike also enjoy the Mountain Arts Center, Jenny Wiley Amphitheater, the Samuel Way House, and, of course, the East Kentucky Science Center and Varia Planetarium on the BSCTC campus.

Schools include a public elementary, middle school, and high school as well as several private schools nearby. Medical facilities in Prestonsburg include ARH Medical and Special Associates Archer Clinic, the Prestonsburg Health Care Center, and King’s Daughters Medical Specialties as well as a plethora of private physicians.