"Vice President, Strategy, Planning and Communications"

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Position Information

Position Title: Vice President, Strategy, Planning and Communications

Position Type: Administrative

Department: Strategy, Planning and Communications

FLSA: Exempt

Union/Non Union: Non Union

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Grade: 21

Hiring Salary Range: $160,000 - $180,000/Annually (commensurate with experience)

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Job Description Summary

The College
Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) is the region’s premier center for dynamic teaching and learning, strategic partnerships, and community engagement that advances knowledge, economic equity, and lifelong personal development. Prince George’s Community College provides high-quality, transformative learning experiences that enrich lives and empower students to earn credentials leading to personal development, professional advancement, and economic prosperity. Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) opened its doors in 1958. For the first 10 years, the College offered classes at Suitland High School for those interested in earning a college degree or advancing their career. Today, PGCC offers more than 200 academic and career training programs, new buildings with cutting-edge technology on the 150-acre Largo campus, and five off-campus learning sites that make classes more accessible to students across the county.

The Opportunity
Position: Vice President, Strategy, Planning and Communications
Location: Largo, MD
Reporting Relationship: President

Purpose of the Position
The Vice President for Strategy, Planning and Communications (VP/SPC) oversees the Communications Department, including public relations, creative design, PGCC TV, and social media, as well as marketing, strategy, planning, and project management. This position is responsible for building internal momentum and developing Prince George’s Community College’s plan for sustainability. The VP leads institutional strategic planning efforts and fosters organizational change to advance the mission and priorities of the college. The VP partners with staff, faculty, and executive leadership to address gaps, trends, and opportunities for enhanced services. The VP of SPC will serve as a strategic advisor and key aide to the President and executive leadership team and will direct, coordinate and facilitate the implementation and management of key strategic initiatives. This position oversees the Project Management Office, fostering excellence in project execution and strategic plan implementation. Additionally, the VP establishes performance monitoring and reporting frameworks to evaluate the impact of strategic and project management efforts, ensuring continuous improvement and institutional effectiveness. Overall, the VP partners with internal and external constituents to strengthen the college’s role in economic development, innovation, strategic position and sustainability. Serves as a strategic advisor and key aide to the President and executive leadership team and will direct, coordinate and facilitate the implementation and management of key strategic initiatives related to external workforce and philanthropic partnerships.

Please refer to the Special Instructions to Applicants section for information on where to express your interest in the position and where to submit your documents. This site will not accept applications.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Terminal degree from an accredited institution required.
• Five years of full-time experience in the professional area in higher education.
• Must have supervised personnel and administered programs directly related to professional area for at least five years.

Criteria

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides executive leadership, strategic vision, and guidance for the Strategy and Project Management Office (SPMO), ensuring all initiatives align with and advance the College’s mission, vision, and strategic priorities.
• Develops and champions a long-term vision for institutional strategic planning and project management excellence, fostering a culture of high performance, innovation, and accountability.
• Leads the development, implementation, and continuous refinement of the College’s strategic plan, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities, measurable outcomes, and sustained mission impact.
• Oversees the Project Management Office to deliver exceptional project management services that drive institutional effectiveness and innovation across all College divisions.
• Establishes and institutionalizes project management standards, methodologies, and tools that enhance operational excellence and institutional agility.
• Provides strategic leadership and oversight to Communications and Marketing, advancing an integrated, forward-looking communications strategy that amplifies the College’s reputation and mission impact across all audiences.
• Crafts and champions breakthrough institutional strategies for academic and workforce innovation, including new revenue-generating programs, market expansion, and partnerships that drive growth and sustainability.
• Serves as a principal advisor to the President on emerging trends, innovation ecosystems, competitive positioning, and institutional sustainability.
• Institutionalizes strategic innovation processes, metrics, and capabilities to continuously enhance the student and stakeholder experience and drive institutional excellence.
• Fosters strong cross-campus collaboration and alignment with faculty, staff, administrators, and College leadership to advance research, innovation, entrepreneurship, and community engagement.
• Serves as a College-wide entry point and catalyst for innovation and strategic planning initiatives, advancing an integrated institutional vision.
• Provides strategic oversight, supervision, and performance evaluation for assigned departments and staff.
• Partners with the President and senior leadership to drive execution of critical business initiatives and high-impact projects that advance institutional priorities.
• Leads structured analysis and facilitate alignment among senior stakeholders to ensure timely, mission-aligned execution of institutional projects.
• Designs and leads strategies to assess, monitor, and continuously enhance the quality, alignment, and effectiveness of College operations, ensuring strategic coherence and regulatory compliance across local, state, and federal requirements.
• Provides leadership in the allocation of resources and oversight of implementation efforts to ensure effective execution of institutional priorities, progress tracking, and transparent reporting of outcomes.
• Complies with the State of Maryland ethics requirements, including annual financial disclosure with the Maryland State Ethics Commission.
• Performs other duties as assigned in support of the President’s and the College’s mission and strategic direction.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITIES

• Deep understanding of institutional mission, and the strategic landscape of higher education.
• Demonstrated expertise in institutional strategy, project management, innovation leadership, and strategic communications.
• Exceptional ability to lead transformational change through strategic and tactical planning, project execution, and agile leadership.
• Proven experience in high-stakes leadership, including crisis management, organizational resilience, and mission-driven innovation.
• Expertise in designing and delivering strategic convenings, executive retreats, conferences, and high-profile institutional events.
• Advanced proficiency in relevant digital tools, data platforms, and software applications to support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Superior organizational and communication skills, with the ability to distill complex information and convey it with clarity and strategic intent.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to engage and influence diverse constituencies in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
• Strategic planning expertise that supports institutional transformation in multicultural, inclusive environments.
• Inspirational leadership and supervisory abilities that cultivate innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data, assess trends, and translate insights into actionable strategies.
• Demonstrated capacity to author high-impact reports, presentations, speeches, and institutional communications that reflect the College’s mission and aspirations.
• Proven ability to represent the College with credibility, integrity, and diplomacy in internal and external engagements.
• Excellent critical thinking, judgment, and decision-making skills in alignment with institutional standards and mission imperatives.
• Deep commitment to confidentiality, ethical leadership, and fiduciary responsibility.

Job Requirements

Is Background Check Required? Yes

Is the incumbent responsible for working with minor children or directly engaging with minor children on campus? No

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number: PGCC233311/12

Open Date: 02/10/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The targeted salary range for this role is $160-180k and will be commensurate with experience. In addition to a competitive salary, PGCC offers a comprehensive benefits package.

HOW TO APPLY
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