Vice President, Strategic Initiatives & External Affairs

Job Details

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
• Government and Legislative Affairs
• Strategic Communications and Marketing
• External Relationships and Partnerships
• Strategic Planning and Institutional Research & Effectiveness
• Organizational Coordination and Operations

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to collect, analyze, and utilize data...
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills...

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: Minimum 40 hours per week, M-F 8am-4:30pm.
Salary Information: 142662 - 192599 (midpoint listed).

Application and Nomination Process

Academic Search is assisting... Application materials... to MATCVPSIEA@academicsearch.org. Contact: Rich Cummins, rich.cummins@academicsearch.org. Open until midnight CST on February 23, 2026.