Chief Executive Officer

Key executive in charge of developing current and long-term organizational vision, mission, goals, and objectives of the organization. Provides leadership to a 10+ person workforce and a 9-member Board of Trustees. Oversee business financials, program development, legislative and legal affairs, human resources, information technology, and partner school relations. Drive and sustain relationships with key community organizations and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the University Center
• Provide direction and council to the Board of Trustees
• Direct, plan, and implement the organization's policies and procedures, objectives, and activities to ensure continuing operations, maximize returns on investments, and increase productivity
• Ensure all organizational functions and activities adhere to local, state, and federal laws and policies and procedures, as well as those of the University Center and partner schools
• Analyze operations to continuously evaluate the organization's and staff's performance to meet objectives and determine areas of potential cost reduction, revenue growth, program improvement, and policy change
• Serve as the liaison between community stakeholders and outside organizations
• Direct and conduct research and studies on issues affecting the University Center and other areas of responsibility
• Provide leadership in the planning and operation of acquiring and operating all distance learning technology necessary for the delivery of classes
• Foster working relationships with key players at participating higher education Provider Institutions
• Oversee marketing and publicity strategies to inform the various client communities of the University Center at Ponca City and the services to be provided
• Work with Chambers of Commerce, Economic Development groups, public schools, businesses, health care providers, industries, area communities, etc. to identify needs for higher education opportunities
• Manage procedures for having data readily retrievable regarding degree programs, electronically delivered course offerings, class schedules, etc
• Provide oversight of all enrollment procedures, financial aid procedures, student advisement procedures, etc., with their institutions to meet the unique needs of the students attending the University Center at Ponca City
• Provide knowledgeable advisement for UC students and monitor advisement given by other UC staff members
• Manage reporting, data collection, etc., as requested by OSRHE and other entities
• Prepare and monitor the University Center at Ponca City budget and financial operations
• Manage personnel responsibilities – recruiting, advertising, hiring, supervision, staff evaluations, and terminations
• Collaborate with the University Center Foundation Board of Trustees and their respective activities; provide leadership as needed/requested to the chair and others
• Strive to provide for safety and security of facilities, staff, and students
• Ensure that the University Center, as an “extension” of its partner institutions, maintains the integrity that each institution would expect
• Be a visible spokesperson and advocate for the University Center
• Executes other duties as assigned
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited university, master’s preferred
• Proven record of administrative, planning, and financial management experience and excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in effectively leading a marketing and public relations campaign or program
• Experience working and coordinating activities with various partnering entities, such as higher education institutions, business and industry, PK-12 schools, career technology centers, community groups, state and federal agencies, etc
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with technology-aided instruction and distance delivery of educational programs preferred
• Experience with legislative affairs
• Experience working with boards, foundations, and advisory groups
  
  

Work Day(s)/Hour(s):

Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., with occasional evenings and weekends.

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