President

•Rowan College at Burlington County (RCBC)

President

•Rowan College at Burlington County (RCBC)

Company:

Rowan College at Burlington County

Job Location:

Pemberton, New Jersey

Category:

Presidents and Chancellors

Type:

Full-Time President

•Rowan College at Burlington County (RCBC)

Salary:

$235,000

•290,000 annually

Location:

Mount Laurel, NJ Application Deadline:

Full consideration through September 30, 2026 Position Overview The Board of Trustees of Rowan College at Burlington County invites applications and nominations for an accomplished, collaborative, and forward‑looking executive to serve as the next President of the College. The President serves as RCBC's chief executive officer and provides strategic, academic, and operational leadership aligned with the College's mission and the strategic direction established by the Board. Working closely with trustees, faculty, staff, students, employers, community partners, and regional leaders, the President will champion academic excellence, student success, workforce development, institutional effectiveness, and long‑term financial sustainability. Key Leadership Attributes The Board seeks a President who demonstrates: A. Executive Leadership & Professional Qualifications Extensive executive leadership experience in higher education

Proven ability to lead complex organizations and major institutional initiatives

Exceptional judgment, communication skills, integrity, and executive presence B. Demonstrated Leadership & Performance A sustained record of measurable achievement in senior leadership roles

Ability to set priorities, make timely decisions, manage change, and build effective teams

Strong execution skills and commitment to organizational performance C. Commitment to Academic Quality & Student Success Deep understanding of the community college mission

Commitment to high‑quality, accessible, affordable education

Ability to collaborate with faculty and academic leaders to strengthen academic quality, persistence, completion, transfer, and workforce preparation D. Financial Stewardship & Institutional Effectiveness Experience with budgeting, financial management, resource allocation, and operational oversight

Ability to align resources with institutional priorities

Commitment to evidence‑based decision‑making and long‑term financial sustainability E. Board Governance & Executive Leadership Ability to maintain a strong, professional relationship with the Board

Understanding of governance vs. administration

Commitment to transparency, communication, and faithful implementation of Board policy F. Strategic Leadership, Workforce & Community Engagement Capacity for long‑range planning, innovation, and strategic thinking

Ability to anticipate and respond to demographic, workforce, enrollment, and technological changes

Strong relationship‑building skills with employers, partners, donors, and community organizations Current Leadership Priorities The next President will be expected to advance: Student success and academic excellence

Enrollment growth and long‑term financial sustainability

A responsive academic program portfolio aligned with transfer and workforce needs

Workforce development and community partnerships

Responsible integration of technology, AI, and digital innovation

Recruitment, development, and retention of faculty and staff

Institutional effectiveness, accountability, and evidence‑based decision‑making

Strong Board governance and a productive Board-President partnership

Accreditation, compliance, and continuous improvement

Minimum Qualifications Education:

Earned doctorate from an accredited institution

Experience:

At least 10 years of progressively responsible higher education administrative experience

Proven record of increasing leadership responsibility

Significant experience managing complex academic, administrative, financial, personnel, or institutional operations

Demonstrated commitment to academic quality, access, and student success

Integrity, judgment, and professional qualifications required of a community college CEO Skills & Attributes Student‑centered and committed to the community college mission

Strong communicator and active listener

Innovative, intellectually curious, and forward‑looking

Collaborative yet decisive

Visible, accessible, and engaged

Respectful of diverse perspectives

Financially disciplined and organizationally focused

Transparent, ethical, and accountable

Able to build trust, confidence, and shared purpose Institutional Effectiveness The President collaborates with internal teams to support planning, assessment, data collection, and reporting that drive continuous improvement across the College. Employer Information Rowan College at Burlington County 900 College Circle Drive Mount Laurel, NJ 08054

Phone:

856‑222‑9311 ext. 1584

Website:

rcbc.edu . HigherEd360 is part of the HigherEdJobs network.