Unclassified Employment Opportunities

Vice Chancellor for Strategic Partnerships and Engagement
Division: Strategic Partnerships and Engagement
Reports to: Chancellor

About Nunez Community College
Nunez Community College is a comprehensive community college offering a diverse range of academic and technical programs to support student success and community development in St. Bernard Parish and beyond. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and innovative environment that empowers our students and strengthens our community.

Position Summary
The Vice Chancellor for Strategic Partnerships and Engagement serves as a key member of the College’s executive leadership team, providing visionary, strategic, and operational oversight for multiple mission-critical divisions: Dual Enrollment, Workforce Development, Adult Education, STEAM, Grants, and Development. This role is responsible for advancing the College’s commitment to student success, community impact, and institutional growth through innovative partnerships, targeted engagement strategies, and collaborative program development.

The Vice Chancellor will cultivate and sustain relationships with K–12 districts, business and industry partners, community organizations, governmental agencies, and philanthropic entities to strengthen educational pipelines, expand workforce opportunities, and secure resources to support the College’s mission.

This leader will be key in promoting a college-wide climate consistent with Nunez’s values: Student-Centered, Teaching and Learning, Caring, Integrity and Innovation. The ideal candidate will be a skilled communicator with a vision across all aspects of the college. They will serve as the key project manager for institutional-wide projects within the division.

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

  • Provide strategic direction and administrative oversight for the College’s Dual Enrollment, Workforce, Adult Education, STEAM, Grants, and Development divisions.
  • Align departmental goals and initiatives with the College’s strategic plan, mission, and accreditation requirements.
  • Lead the development of innovative programs, partnerships, and initiatives to meet the evolving educational, economic, and workforce needs of the community.
  • Create reports needed for external agencies.
  • Establishes clear standards, goals and outcomes for the Strategic Partnerships and Engagement division with corresponding assessment and improvement plans.
  • Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Chancellor.

Partnership Development and Engagement

  • Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with K–12 school systems, higher education institutions, employers, and community-based organizations.
  • Serve as liaison to regional workforce boards, industry councils, and governmental agencies to promote the College’s workforce and training capabilities.
  • Collaborate with local, state, and national stakeholders to expand the College’s presence and influence in educational and economic development initiatives.

Resource Development

  • Oversee the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of grant opportunities and philanthropic support in collaboration with the Grants and Development divisions.
  • Identify fundraising and donor engagement strategies that advance College priorities.
  • Monitor grant compliance, reporting, and performance metrics to ensure successful outcomes and sustained funding.

Operational and Fiscal Management

  • Develop and manage divisional budgets, ensuring effective allocation of resources and fiscal responsibility.
  • Oversee staffing, recruitment, professional development, and performance evaluations for all assigned divisions.
  • Implement systems for continuous improvement, accountability, and measurable results across all areas of responsibility.

Institutional Representation

  • Serve as an advocate for the College’s strategic initiatives, programs, and partnerships.
  • Support the Chancellor in cultivating a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and excellence throughout the institution.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education

  • Master’s degree from an accredited university.

Required Experience

  • Ten (10) years of experience in higher education working in higher education.
  • Three (3) years of executive-level leadership.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Demonstrated success in building and sustaining partnerships with business and industry and community organizations.
  • Proven ability to secure external funding through grants, contracts, and philanthropic sources.
  • Strong fiscal management, organizational, and supervisory skills.
  • Demonstrated experience serving a diverse student population, including adult learners and first-generation students.
  • Experience working with a diverse faculty, staff and student body and an ability to promote a campus climate that supports Nunez’s values.
  • Experience collaborating with workforce development programs and an understanding of the intersection of workforce and academic programs and initiatives such as the non- credit to credit pipeline.
  • Demonstrated data management skills.
  • Knowledgeable of industry-based certifications and development of new certifications.
  • Proven experience with SACSCOC accreditation and reaffirmation.

Application Process:
To apply, send cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts and contact information for at least three professional references to: [email protected] (Include Vice Chancellor for Strategic Partnerships and Engagement in the subject line)

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The committee will begin the review of applications immediately. All applications are confidential, and any references provided will not be contacted without the expressed authorization of the applicant.

All new hires are subject to a criminal background check, in accordance with Nunez Policy 6.036.

Incomplete applications will not be forwarded for further review.

Nunez is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Nunez is also a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
As an executive branch state agency, Nunez Community College is required by La. R.S. 46:2597 to establish annual strategies and goals related to employment of individuals with disabilities. In order to effectively measure and report our progress to this end, La. R.S. 46:2597 requires us to ask employees if they have a disability or have ever had a disability. Because a person may become disabled at any time, we ask all employees to update their information at least every five (5) years. Identifying yourself as an individual with a disability is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so (if applicable). Your answer will be maintained confidentially. Completing the form will not negatively impact you in any way. For more information about this form or the Americans with Disabilities Act, visit the Office of the State Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator’s website at https://www.doa.la.gov/doa/office-of-state-ada-coordinator/.