Vice President of Lawrence Campus and Community Relations

State of Massachusetts - Lawrence, MA

Full-time - Executive

Hybrid - Lawrence, MA

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Vice President of Lawrence Campus and Community Relations (VP LCCR) at Northern Essex Community College (NECC) is a leadership role focused on enhancing student success, fostering a vibrant campus community, and building strategic partnerships. Reporting to the President, the VP LCCR collaborates with various stakeholders to address the unique needs of the Lawrence campus, which serves a diverse, predominantly Hispanic student population. This position requires fluency in Spanish and a strong background in education or community development, along with excellent communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive improved educational and economic outcomes through collaboration with community partners and organizations.
• Ensure a safe and inclusive campus environment that supports student engagement and success.
• Enhance immigrant support services and international relations, including ESL and ESOL programming.
• Engage in policy development and advocacy to shape programs that improve student success, particularly for immigrants and refugees.
• Serve as a member of the President's Executive Team, providing leadership and collaboration in support of strategic goals.
• Plan and administer the annual budget for the Office of Lawrence Campus and Community Relations.
• Participate in senior leadership meetings and provide counsel or recommendations as needed.
• Lead or participate in committees and initiatives, ensuring timely completion of assignments.
• Collaborate with leadership to define long-term mission and goals, focusing on talent management and employee engagement.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree.
• At least seven years of progressively responsible leadership experience.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience in planning and implementing key strategic initiatives in a complex organization.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and action.
• Well organized, flexible, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced degree.
• Higher education experience.
• Experience managing in a collective bargaining environment.
• Experience with international program coordination and/or partnership development.

Benefits

• Competitive health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Basic life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Paid sick, vacation, and personal leave
• Educational benefits for employee/spouse/dependents
• Excellent retirement benefits