Campus President- Richland

C001 Dallas College; Richland Township (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas College seeks a Campus President to serve as the voice of the College on campus and in the community, leading sector development, engagement, and campus leadership initiatives. This role focuses on healthcare, business, IT, and other sectors to expand opportunities for students and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will bring 15+ years of management experience, a Master’s degree (Doctorate preferred), and the ability to build alliances with community leaders to drive student success and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher required.
• 15+ years of management experience in market development or higher education.
• Subject matter expertise in one of the defined industry sectors.
• Bilingual or multilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead sector engagement for the region and drive growth initiatives.
• Develop outreach strategies to expand partnerships and student opportunities.
• Build alliances with community and business leaders to support programs.
• Oversee contracts/agreements with a focus on renewal and value.
• Direct cross-functional teams to advance College initiatives across key areas.
• Present the College’s mission and progress to stakeholders and partners.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Communication

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Master’s degree

Doctorate (preferred)

15+ years management experience

Subject matter expertise in defined industry sector

Job description

Job Summary

The Campus President serves as the voice and face of the College on campus and in the surrounding community and is responsible and accountable for leading initiatives that contribute to the vibrancy, growth, and economic stability of Dallas County. Responsibilities include Sector Development, Community Engagement, and Campus Leadership. The College is taking an innovative approach to employer engagement with Campus Presidents serving as sector leads for regional needs. As the College continues to grow and add value to our students, our community, and our stakeholders, the Campus President will leverage expertise in sector development to expand and open doors to drive student success by leveraging one or more of our targeted industry sectors: Healthcare, Business, Professional & Financial Services, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Information Technology, Arts & Entertainment, Transportation & Logistics, and Construction. The ideal Campus President will be a leader and economic barrier buster for the prosperity of our stakeholders with students at the center of all that we do.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead assigned sector engagement for the region.
• Develop, execute, and create outreach strategies that drive the College’s growth in defined areas including sector development.
• Research and identify community prospects and key leaders with decision‑making authority over the organization’s education and training programs.
• Build strong alliances with community and business decision‑makers to articulate challenges, solutions, and problem‑solving to gain support for the College and its students.
• Stay on top of trends to continue to create and build innovative solutions to drive positive results for the College and its constituents.
• Create and deliver compelling messaging and content that resonates with the target audiences (students, employees, customers).
• Develop and manage an aggressive schedule of field visits to offices, professional conferences, and professional association events to advance relationships purposed to position the College as a preferred education and training provider.
• Develop, review, monitor, and track the status of active contracts/agreements to monitor, manage, and report on customer satisfaction toward proactive renewal of contracts and agreements.
• Review and make recommendations related to contract language for new partnerships in collaboration with the College’s Legal and Finance team.
• Model a collaborative, leadership approach beginning with the needs of students, employers, and community that is in alignment with the vision for the College.
• Serve as the face and voice of the College in the community near campus, engaging in outreach activities that broaden partnerships and build overall capacity in support of current and future students.
• Lead cross‑functional teams to drive strategies that advance the College’s key initiatives across Academics, Student Success, Operations, Workforce Development, and Community Engagement.
• Annually develop and manage a prospect outreach plan that includes an event and contact calendar that aligns with established goals.
• Act as a change agent at the local campus in alignment with system initiatives and goals.
• Inspire a values‑based campus culture that aligns with and advances the College mission, values, and strategic priorities.
• Model effective communication, both verbally and written, promoting transparency, professionalism, and respect.
• Complete required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

A well‑developed sense of the student population to be served, built from a broad consideration of internal and external stakeholder input. Titan of Industry leader who effectively aligns and executes strategic priorities of College. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data to inform business decisions. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Experience managing a budget. Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with internal/external stakeholders and constituents within the College community network. Ability to operate in a matrix structure and influence others without direct authority to address common issues.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree (required) or doctorate (preferred) as confirmed by official transcripts.
• 15+ years of management experience, including three (3) years of upper‑level executive experience in market development or equivalent experience in higher education or relevant industries.
• Subject matter expertise in one of the defined industry sectors.
• Bilingual or multilingual preferred.
• Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check.

Physical Requirements

Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Dallas College is an equal opportunity system that provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, Dallas College will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.