District Board Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 17, 2017

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1 District Board Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 17, 2017 Administrative Center 111 Seventh Street N Room 408 La Crosse, WI District Andrew Bosshard (Treasurer) Dave Laehn Ed Lukasek (Secretary) Board Carrie Buss Angie Lawrence (Vice Chair) Joan Sosalla Members: Dan Hanson Sally Lister Dennis Treu (Chair) Additions/Revisions to Full Agenda Topic Attachment Action 1. Agenda Item 15 Other Business A. Approve President Job Description and Addendum... At-Table Agenda 1 January 17, 2017

2 AGENDA ITEM 15 A WESTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE DISTRICT I S S U E P A P E R Topic: President Job Description and Addendum Issue: The College is conducting a search for the new President of Western Technical College. The District Board approved a profile for the position at the December 2016 meeting and the position has been posted internally and eternally. It is anticipated that interviews for the position may begin in February of The District Board has reviewed the current job description and has made revisions to update the job description. In addition, an Addendum has been developed in order to incorporate activities considered essential to the position. Draft versions have been reviewed by the members of the District Board. Copies of the job description and addendum are attached. Recommendation: Approve President Job Description and Addendum as presented. At-Table Agenda 2 January 17, 2017

3 Administrative Job Description Job Title: President Originated Date: March 15, 2011 Unit: Eecutive Div/Dept: Last Revised Date: December 20, 2016 Reports to: Western Technical College District Board Summary of Position: The President serves as the Chief Eecutive Officer and is responsible for all functions of the organization. The President is responsible for oversight and carrying out the details of educational programs and services, student support services, business operations and finance, personnel, and college and community relations. Function # Essential Functions: (related to all College positions) 1. Maintain and uphold the College values of Learning, Ecellence, Accountability, Diversity, Student Success, Teamwork, Integrity, and Respect. 2. Complete all required College training and responsible for maintaining the skills necessary to complete the essential functions of the position as defined by the department. 3. Perform other duties as assigned. Function # Essential Functions: (specific to Division/Department/Position) 1. Serve as eecutive head of the District, in charge of all functions of the organization. 2. Identify, develop and administer educational programs that best meet the needs of the District. Provide oversight of development and maintenance of all educational programs. 3. Organize, direct, coordinate, and evaluate the activities of all college personnel, including employment, assignment, and dismissal of employees for positions authorized by the Board. 4. Recommend policies on all functions of the District to the District Board. Keep the Board informed and enforce and implement all approved policies. 5. Provide oversight for effective procedures and practices for all college operations in order to fulfill the college mission and meet the goals of the strategic plan. 6. Oversee the preparation and administration of the strategic plan and the annual budget and make recommendations to the Board for approval. Represent the college at national, state, community, and campus events, in meetings with other 7. institutions and during the accreditation process. Represent the District to the public and lead in public engagement in achieving the goals of the college. 8. Maintain an active role in fundraising, development, and partnerships in support of college priorities. 9. Serve as the chief spokesperson regarding the national, state, and local legislative interests of the College. 10. Delegate duties and responsibilities to appropriate staff and keeps the Board informed regarding major activities. 11. Provides leadership in developing, communicating, and implementing the direction of the college. 12. Directs the liaison activities between the District Board and its relationship with the Wisconsin Technical College System and other stakeholders. 13. Directs all activities to ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and District regulations. Minimum Education Requirements: Master s degree from a regionally accredited institution with an emphasis in higher education, educational administration, or other appropriate discipline Doctorate degree from a regionally accredited institution preferred Minimum Eperience Requirements: Strong record of academic, eecutive, and/or administrative leadership is required, preferably in a technical college or community college setting, with a minimum of si years in the field Record of teaching eperience will be considered a valuable qualification At-Table Agenda 3 January 17, 2017

4 Required Certification/Licensures: N/A Required Testing: N/A Work Group: Eecutive/Admin./Professional/Faculty FLSA Status: Eempt Non- Eempt Grade: N/A WORKING CONDITIONS/DEMANDS Position: President Date: December 20, 2016 PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS - The following are different kinds of physical and sensory activities that may apply to the job. Please check how often each activity is performed. Activity Lifting heavy objects (45 lbs.) Pushing/Moving heavy objects (45 lbs.) Bending, stretching, twisting or reaching away from vertical position Finger deterity (e.g. keyboarding) Using a computer for 4 hours or more per day Standing for a prolonged period Sitting in one position for a prolonged period Time deadlines Responsible for working on projects for different individuals Simultaneously respond to & keep track of more than one task or individual at a time Other (please describe) Do not do this Seldom do this 1 or 2 times a week More than 2 times/week Every day WORKING CONDITIONS - How often is an individual in this position eposed to any of the following conditions? Please check the bo that applies. Activity Driving as part of your regular duties Outside in inclement weather Noise Crowded quarters Isolation Emotional distraught individuals Poor ventilation Handling complaints from customers Time or deadline pressure Stress producing interruptions Others (please describe) Do not do this Seldom do this 1 or 2 times a week More than 2 times/week Every day At-Table Agenda 4 January 17, 2017

5 Addendum of Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for the Position of President Demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the purpose and mission of the technical college, a familiarity with technical college curricula and instructional programs, and an ability to communicate a compelling view of the technical college s purpose and future. Possess the qualities of an energetic, forward-leaning servant leader, with integrity and authenticity, who operates collaboratively, engages all constituents, fosters strong relationships, inspires transparency and accountability, values innovation and creative thinking, and cultivates a collegial and positive environment through good humor. Be willing to take strategic risks that demonstrate a commitment to improving student outcomes, where such strategic directions pursue the following criteria: (i) are fact-based, data-informed and technology-driven, (ii) are the result of inclusive planning processes, (iii) are designed to yield sustainable results, (iv) are communicated effectively and implemented timely, and (v) are routinely assessed and continuously improved. Be a fiscally responsible strategic planner who emphasizes sustainability, with eperience managing large budgets and familiarity with public finance and outcomes-based funding. Demonstrate success as an entrepreneurial fundraiser, who is creative at developing and allocating institutional resources, and who aligns fundraising with student access, retention and student success. Possess a vision beyond our campuses by building effective eternal partnerships, including pathways to K-12 school districts and baccalaureate institutions, and by committing to learning, understanding, and collaborating with eternal communities, such as alumni, business and industry, cultural entities, government, and community agencies. Build strong community relationships by serving as a visible and accessible leader in the district and its communities, and acting as Western s chief advocate and liaison at all levels of government by demonstrating an understanding of current issues and politics as they affect higher education. Demonstrate passion for and commitment to ecellence in all areas of teaching and learning, including trends related to fleible, distance, and technology-enhanced learning, student access and success, institutional accreditation, career readiness, and the assessment of learning achievement. Encourage Western s focus on employee retention and success by promoting professional development opportunities and motivation at all levels of the organization. Foster trust and open communication among faculty, staff and administration. At-Table Agenda 5 January 17, 2017

6 Possess familiarity with the Higher Learning Commission s AQIP accreditation pathway, Baldrigebased systems appraisals, and the Continuous Quality Improvement Network (CQIN), and embrace Western s organization-wide emphasis on continuous quality improvement and accountability. Be familiar with Achieving the Dream TM and reaffirm Western s commitment to a studentfocused, outcomes-based culture that promotes student access, retention and success and recognizes the important role all parts of the college plays in the overall contribution to education. Be committed to maintaining a culture of caring that is conducive to student success for the diverse population Western serves by creating and maintaining a teaching and learning culture that provides educational opportunities for diverse individuals and groups and by providing environments beyond classroom settings, where students can learn from and become part of the broad life eperiences that accompany diversity. Understand and encourage the important role Western Technical College plays in promoting economic development throughout its District through timely responsiveness to and alignment with the needs of local business and industry relating to workforce education, training and growth. Understand the demographic challenge facing the upper Midwest as population growth rates slow and an increasing percentage of the current workforce approaches retirement, and embrace the challenge of the College to meet the skills gap for our region s employers. Possess a commitment to student and employee safety and welfare and demonstrate an ability to deal with crisis in a swift, professional, ethical, transparent, and compassionate manner. Embrace Western s commitment to sustainability and resiliency, as reflected by its adoption of the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment. Maintain a commitment to Western s regional locations and the populations they serve. Demonstrate knowledge of college policies and procedures and technological systems as they apply to instructional, administrative and workplace needs. Possess an ability to work with an engaged, committed Board of Directors in implementing policy directives, and to communicate with the board in ways that ensure shared goals, an understanding of strategic objectives, and a common understanding of the college s progress toward achieving those goals and objectives. Embrace Western s Core Values of Learning, Ecellence, Accountability, Diversity, Student Success, Teamwork, Integrity, and Respect. At-Table Agenda 6 January 17, 2017