Executive Director, Magnolia Center

Overview

Executive Director, Magnolia Center position at Lone Star College-Magnolia Center. The role holds direct management authority and accountability to coordinate and execute operational initiatives for Lone Star College-Magnolia Center. This role involves collaboration with executive and senior leadership at LSC-Tomball to carry out goals and objectives in alignment with LSC-Tomball's strategic plan. The Executive Director serves as a leader and liaison, fostering community engagement initiatives as well as ISD partnerships and pathways.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides leadership, short and long-term strategic planning, and development of initiatives and engagement programs and events for LSC-Magnolia.
• Provides leadership, coordination, assessment, and oversight of a variety of Center instruction and operational areas, ensuring an overall integrated system. Areas may include but are not limited to admissions, registration, financial aid, bookstore, security, and facilities management.
• Collaborates with the instructional, student services, and administrative teams in support of operational functions at the LSC-Magnolia Center. Provides input into decisions such as, but not limited to, personnel hiring and scheduling, course schedule development, and operating hours. May also help resolve and/or provide input into student or other personnel issues.
• Provides oversight and direction of LSC-Magnolia Center budgetary allocations to meet college-wide goals and to include planning, forecasting, and monitoring expenditures.
• Develops and pursues professional relationships with area ISD's, higher education institutions, and community organizations to increase educational partnerships and to determine community educational needs, as well as to seek alternative sources of funding to support the Center.
• Builds and manages relationships with external stakeholders, including community organizations, government agencies, and business leaders. Oversees external communication strategies to enhance public visibility and support institutional goals.
• Collaborates with marketing/college relations to develop and implement strategies for promoting strategic initiatives at LSC-Magnolia Center, ensuring consistent and effective communication across various platforms to enhance the center's visibility and engagement.
• Directs high-level needs assessments, evaluates, and advises on the impact of new programs and strategies; implements changes as needed in organizational and professional development practices, programs, and policies.
• Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to lead and manage teams, projects and initiatives
• Ability to develop and manage budgets
• Expertise in strategic planning, project management, and relationship building
• Commitment to student success and collaboration
• Familiarity with challenges and opportunities in a large multi-campus community college system
• Ability to work independently and make decisions based on Board policies
• Knowledge of Lone Star College's mission, purpose, and role in the community
• Ability to solve complex issues effectively and efficiently
• Strong decision-making abilities
• Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong public speaking abilities
• Ability to develop collaboration and shared vision among diverse groups of stakeholders
• Ability to creatively lead and communicate the vision and mission of Lone Star College
• Ability to develop related strategic plans across Lone Star College
• Working knowledge of budgets, personnel

Physical Abilities

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Work Schedule And Conditions

• Equipment used includes a PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 7 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience must include at least 3 years in a management level position

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• Master's degree in a related field
• Experience working in higher education
• Experience developing and managing budgets

Salary

Hiring salary range is $103,314 - $118,811

Lone Star College provides a hiring salary range for all posted full-time non-faculty positions. Where your salary offer would fall in that range is determined by your related experience and education. Should you receive an offer of employment from Lone Star College, the resume submitted in the application process will be utilized to calculate your salary offer. The information outlined below will provide the Office of Human Resources everything needed to determine an accurate starting salary.

Resume Requirements

Your resume should provide a complete picture of your work experience. Include the following information for each position listed:

• Length of time (specific months and years) of employment
• Full-time or part-time status
• Paid or unpaid
• Level of degree completed including date earned
• Unofficial transcript for highest earned degree

Additionally, certifications listed as required or preferred in the Lone Star College job description should be included in the resume submitted.

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy a supportive, collegial work environment and excellent work/life balance. This includes a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package, generous paid holidays and vacation days, wellness programs, tuition waiver, professional development opportunities and more.

Special Instructions

Go to the Job Search page, click on “My Activities” at the top of the page. Under My Cover Letters and Attachments you will click on “Add Attachment.” Put the Job ID# in the title for cover letters unless you attached your cover letter with your resume. For Instructional positions, include Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts. Limit attachment file name to 40 characters.

How To Apply

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY. We will not accept application material via fax, email, mail, or hand delivery. Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year. You will receive electronic notifications regarding new opportunities with Lone Star College. If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone or email. LSC participates in the E-Verify program; information from Form I-9 is provided to verify work eligibility. More information on E-Verify is available at

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development and Sales
• Industries: Higher Education

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