Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

About the Company

Long-established community college

Industry
Higher Education

Type
Educational Institution

Founded
1963

Employees
501-1000

Categories

Communities
Education
Training

Specialties

higher education
community college
community
college
north carolina
student success
post secondary education
workforce training
customized training
degrees
diplomas
certificates
credentials
small business
state board of community colleges
scholarships
and lifelong learning

About the Role

The Company is seeking a President/CEO to lead its community college system, which plays a pivotal role in the state's economic and workforce development. The successful candidate will be at the forefront of a transformative moment, with a clear mandate to accelerate the system's impact on workforce and economic growth. This leadership position demands a focus on economic and workforce development, with an emphasis on expanding employer partnerships, strengthening pathways into high-demand fields, and improving student outcomes. The role requires a leader who can act with urgency, build trust across sectors, and champion workforce outcomes. The ideal candidate will be a proven executive, capable of leading at scale, and will be responsible for aligning the system's strategy with the needs of the state and its industries.

The President/CEO will be tasked with driving measurable progress, modernizing programs, and ensuring the system operates with the speed and discipline required to meet the demands of the rapidly evolving labor market. Desired attributes for the role include the ability to think and lead at the enterprise level, use data and technology to drive performance, and communicate with clarity and purpose. The role is not traditional; it is about enterprise transformation and requires a leader who can navigate complex environments, build and lead high-performing teams, and represent the system with credibility. The candidate should be prepared to make North Carolina the undisputed leader in workforce development, with a focus on credentials of value, job placement, and wage outcomes, and to work with a diverse set of stakeholders to ensure the system remains a key driver of the state's economic success.

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

CEO/President