Vice President of Student Success
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION/SUMMARY:
Building on six decades of legacy, Randolph Community College (RCC) has announced RCC 2.0 by heightening its Relevance, focusing on Careers, and deepening its Commitment. The 2024-2030 strategic plan reveals The Dawn of a New Era with the introduction of a four-pronged approach: Access, Connections, Experience, and Success (ACES); all applicable to students as well as employees.
As a valued and respected member of the President’s Cabinet, the Vice President of Student Success (VPSS) reports to the President/CEO. The VPSS must be an ethical, talented, growth-minded, impact-oriented, inspiring thinker who loves students with passion. The VPSS is committed to being a champion of RCC’s mission and values and will set a leadership example that promotes a welcoming, collegial atmosphere, innovative collaboration, high morale, and superior, comprehensive services to all students.
This is a full-time, standard executive leadership position with excellent fringe benefits. The right candidate will represent our commitment to ACES, cooperate with others to accomplish the goals of the college, and support new and creative ideas to enhance institutional efficiency and effectiveness. The VPSS must be a proven leader poised for career growth and professional advancement.
NOTE: Qualifications and duties listed here are not exhaustive. Please click the link to view the position announcement in its entirety.
QUALIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS
Required:
- Doctoral degree strongly preferred but will consider master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
- 10 years of progressively responsible, innovative, dynamic, student affairs leadership, including 7 years of multi-functional supervision in planning, financial resource and personnel management, student information systems, and program development required.
- Must believe in a One College model with compassion for ALL students and working with ALL faculty, staff, and administrators.
- Open to change; demonstrated willingness and ability to inspire others to transform and further the mission of the college.
Preferred:
- Experience in the North Carolina system of higher education.
- Demonstrated community and professional services at local and national levels.
- Familiarity with legal issues in higher education.
DUTIES:
- Serve as the Chief Student Success Officer and advise the President of the College on matters related to Student Success.
- Shape an engaging student experience in all areas of Student Success by providing leadership and oversight for the development, management, assessment, and quality improvement including: student recruitment and retention; enrollment management; admissions; placement/testing; orientation; registration and records; financial aid; student activities and organizations; career development; counseling; due process Title IX, Veteran’s Affairs; the Success Center; and the Information Center.
- Implement and maintain policies and procedures that ensure legal compliance with FERPA, Title IX, etc.; facilitate due process procedures to ensure an environment conducive to the educational process.
- Develop and administer the Student Success annual budget and oversees fiscal management and strategic planning to include external grants.
- Provide executive oversight to college-wide initiatives, leading projects to enhance the student experience, increase enrollment and student success, invigorate student engagement, and drive continuous improvement through data-informed decision-making, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and institutional pride.
- Lead by example to promote positivity, growth mindset, personal and professional ethics, and respect for human dignity.
