Strategic College President — Student Success & Growth

College of Lake County; Grayslake (IL); On-site; USD 286,000 - 321,000; Full time

Job summary

College of Lake County in Illinois seeks a visionary president to lead academic excellence, enrollment growth, and workforce development. You will partner with faculty, stakeholders, and the community to advance student success and institutional mission.

The role requires senior-level higher education leadership, a commitment to diverse student populations, and the ability to align academic and workforce programs with evolving technology and teaching methods.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution is required; an earned doctorate or other terminal degree is preferred.
• Progressive, senior-level administrative experience in higher education is required; community or technical college experience strongly preferred.
• College teaching experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to diverse backgrounds within the College community.

Responsibilities

• Partner with faculty to uphold instructional quality and evaluate student outcomes.
• Advance enrollment, retention, and completion through strategic initiatives.
• Grow and align academic and workforce offerings with emerging technologies and teaching methods.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Communication

Budget management

Community partnerships

Innovation & technology

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Master’s degree (regionally accredited)

Terminal degree preferred (Doctorate)

Job description

College of Lake County in Illinois seeks a visionary president to lead academic excellence, enrollment growth, and workforce development. You will partner with faculty, stakeholders, and the community to advance student success and institutional mission.

The role requires senior-level higher education leadership, a commitment to diverse student populations, and the ability to align academic and workforce programs with evolving technology and teaching methods.