College President jobs in Akron, OH

About The College of Wooster:

Wooster offers an excellent, comprehensive liberal arts education, culminating in a rigorous senior project, in which each student works one-on-one with a faculty mentor to conceive, organize and complete a significant research project on a topic of the student's own choosing. Through this distinctive program, every Wooster student develops abilities valued by employers and graduate schools alike: independent judgment, analytical ability, creativity, project-management and time-management skills, and strong written and oral communication skills. Founded in 1866, the college enrolls approximately 2,000 students.

The College offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes: Health, Dental, Retirement, and Tuition Remission.

Job Description:

The Secretary of the College and Director of Administration, reporting to the President, is a key member of the President's senior leadership team, charged with providing thoughtful and intentional leadership for presidential priorities and strategic initiatives across campus.

Successful candidates will be deeply knowledgeable in higher education operations and structures, particularly those of small liberal arts colleges. The Secretary of the College and Director of Administration should possess strong customer service, management, communications, and negotiation skills as well as a deep commitment to integrity, confidentiality, and an ability to effectively support the President and the Board of Trustees on a wide range of issues.

This role works closely with the President on a wide variety of administrative and executive duties, special projects, and initiatives involving the Office of the President and the Board of Trustees. In addition, they may chair or co-chair campus-wide committees and task forces responsible for campus health and safety policies and protocols, compliance-related matters, and other major institutional initiatives. The Secretary of the College and Director of Administration plays a significant role in organizing campus work around emergency preparedness, including serving on the Emergency Response Team, co-managing the RAVE mobile alert system, and updating Emergency Response Guides.

The Secretary of the College and Director of Administration works with the President, The Board of Trustees, and the Office of Advancement to develop plans for Board of Trustee meetings, including preparing agendas and meeting materials, working with Cabinet members and other colleagues to ensure timeliness and integrity of presentations, overseeing and contributing to the accurate recording of meeting minutes, and ensuring for proper institutional governance file management. This role is responsible for attending in-person and virtual Board and Executive Committee meetings and will be required to provide support as needed. The person in this role is responsible for communicating professionally and confidentially in person and in writing with trustees and other parties. In addition, the Secretary of the College and Director of Administration manages the timeliness and accuracy of all corporate resolutions, trademarks, and licenses and serves as governor of all legal contracts, including overseeing annual agreements and any issues as they arise.

This role oversees staff in the Office of the President as well as the Director of Campus Sustainability.

ESSENTIAL DEPARTMENTAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partners with the President and Cabinet and collaborates with individuals across campus to actively drive strategic initiatives forward.
• Conducts needs assessment and oversees responsible resource allocation to ensure successful implementation of strategic and annual plan priorities.
• Oversees operations and staff within the President's Office.
• Helps to coordinate cabinet work and maintains confidential files.
• Builds an atmosphere of coordination and clear understanding of the college's mission, vision, and goals.
• Represents the President with various constituencies, including the Board of Trustees, management, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and various external entities.
• Counsels and advises the President on day-to-day operations, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness and optimizing resources, including the management of the budget for the President's Office.
• Collaborates with the Marketing & Communications department in the creation of executive-level communications including talks, speeches, reports, and presentations.
• Serves as the President's Office liaison; ensuring the accurate, proper, and timely flow of information to and from the Office of the President.
• Oversees management and strategy of the President's Office - includes introduction of streamlined processes and communications best practices, oversight of office staff, support cabinet and board meeting preparation as needed, project support for strategic plan initiatives, community relations, and emergency management in coordination with campus partners.
• Ensures appropriate licenses, trademarks, and resolutions are up-to-date
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as requested.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job supervises three full-time employees and student interns. Responsibilities would include training student interns; planning, assigning, and directing work, and approving timesheets. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Requirements:

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 5 years of experience in a management level role, preferably in a higher education setting

Additional Information:

The College of Wooster does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, political affiliation, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, disability, age, marital status, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by institutional policy, or by state, local, or federal law. All offers of employment are subject to verification of the legal right to work in the United States as required by federal law. The College of Wooster is committed by policy and practice to diversity, equity and inclusion. For more information see our nondiscrimination policy.

Application Instructions:

For highest consideration please submit a resume, cover letter, and a list of 3 professional references which includes name, telephone number and email address.