Vice Chancellor, WV Community and Technical College System
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
The West Virginia Community and Technical College System (CTCS) is seeking a dynamic and visionary Vice Chancellor to provide executive leadership in advancing workforce development, strategic partnerships, and system-wide initiatives. This executive-level position plays a critical role in aligning education, workforce, and economic development priorities to meet the evolving needs of the state. The Vice Chancellor is responsible for system improvement, strategic collaboration, relationship building, innovation, sustainability, and fostering external partnerships. By collaborating with government agencies, employers, and educational institutions, the Vice Chancellor will strengthen workforce pipelines, support student success across all member colleges, and drive the implementation of long-term initiatives that enhance the effectiveness of postsecondary education and workforce development statewide.
Classification:
Full-Time, Exempt, Non-Classified, Benefits-Eligible
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadership & Strategic Oversight (25%)
- Provide executive oversight of Council functions and operations
- Lead strategic planning and long-term system initiatives
- Manage financial planning and resource allocation
- Ensure alignment with legislative mandates and statewide education and workforce policies
- Serve on the Chancellor's cabinet
- Champion relationship building within and beyond the organization to enhance alignment and system impact
System & Institutional Support (25%)
- Provide strategic guidance and support to member institutions and Boards of Governors
- Guide planning, policy interpretation, and implementation
- Foster system-wide collaboration and alignment among colleges
- Support student recruitment, retention, and completion strategies
- Collaborate on system-wide initiatives including grants administration, common course numbering, and fee normalization
Workforce Development & Program Administration (25%)
- Directly supervise workforce development programs, Perkins initiatives, grants management, and special projects
- Oversee statewide and regional initiatives supporting community and technical education
- Evaluate program effectiveness and promote best practices in postsecondary career and technical education
- Make recommendations on RFPs and oversee funding distribution to institutions
- Identify funding opportunities aligned with system goals
- Manage internal grant programs and ensure compliance
- Cultivate collaborative relationships that support and enhance program delivery
Partnerships & External Relations (25%)
- Serve as the primary liaison to government agencies, employers, community organizations, and education partners
- Build and sustain partnerships that strengthen workforce pipelines and support economic development
- Represent the system in cross-sector initiatives and collaborative efforts
- Advance the visibility and impact of the CTCS in workforce and economic development
- Advocate for policies and initiatives that enhance workforce readiness
- Proactively build and sustain influential relationships across all external engagements
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