"Vice President, Strategic Initiatives & External Affairs"

Vice President, Strategic Initiatives & External Affairs

Company: Milwaukee Area Technical College

Job Location:

Category: Administrative Vice Presidents

Type: Full-Time

Email: MATCVPSIEA@academicsearch.org

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsin's largest and most diverse technical college, offering 170+ high-quality programs that connect students to a career in as little as one to two years. The college also offers a less expensive path to a four-year degree. MATC is transforming lives, industry and our community by preparing students today for the careers of tomorrow. Together, we are meeting the needs of the community we share and are focused on students with the greatest needs. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who shares the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC at www.matc.edu.

The Vice President, Strategic Initiatives and External Affairs is a senior institutional leader with direct supervisory responsibility for three critical functions: governmental relations, marketing and communications, and strategic planning and institutional effectiveness. The role exists to advance long-term institutional priorities, strengthen external positioning, and ensure strategic initiatives move forward with clarity and momentum.

As a member of the President's Executive Leadership Team, this person contributes a broad institutional perspective and participates in decision-making that supports the College's mission, vision, and goals, while promoting an environment that is passionate about meeting and exceeding student expectations.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• Presidential Support and Executive Operations: Serve as the President's principal strategic advisor...

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements: Master's degree in relevant field... Progressively responsible senior management experience...

Supplemental Information

Start Date: Tentative start date April 1, 2026

Hours: This position requires a minimum commitment of 40 hours per week...

Salary Information: Salary is listed to the midpoint of the range...

Application and Nomination Process

Academic Search is assisting... position is open until midnight CST on February 23, 2026. Application materials... to MATCVPSIEA@academicsearch.org. Contact Rich Cummins, Senior Consultant.