President

President
Location: Independence Kansas
Type: Full-Time 12-Month Exempt
Salary: $120000 - $160000 with an excellent benefits package
Reports To: Board of Trustees

Position Overview
The Board of Trustees of Independence Community College (ICC) invites nominations and applications for the position of President. The College seeks an accomplished collaborative and visionary leader who will embrace the community-centered mission of ICC and inspire innovation transparency and excellence across all facets of the institution.

Located in the heart of Southeast Kansas Independence Community College is a proud rural-serving institution dedicated to transforming lives through education workforce development and community engagement. ICC combines academic rigor with personal supportserving as both a pathway to opportunity and a hub of civic cultural and economic vitality for the region.

About the College
Founded in 1925 ICC serves students through a vibrant mix of academic transfer programs career and technical education and continuing education opportunities. The College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and operates under the Standard Pathway reaffirmed in 2021.

ICC offers a wide range of programs in arts and sciences business healthcare and technical education including stackable credentials and associate degrees designed to prepare students for transfer or direct entry into the workforce. Through partnerships with area high schools universities and employers ICC continues to expand access to higher education and promote lifelong learning across its service area.
With a student-first culture and strong community roots ICCs faculty and staff take pride in knowing students by name and in helping them succeedacademically professionally and personally.

The Opportunity
The next President of Independence Community College will provide visionary and servant leadership guiding the institution through its next era of growth and transformation. The President serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the College and reports directly to the Board of Trustees.

The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinking and student-centered leader who can:
Inspire collaboration and shared governance across all levels of the College.
Strengthen enrollment retention and completion through innovation and partnership.
Lead strategic planning budgeting and operational effectiveness with transparency and accountability.
Foster workforce development partnerships that align programs with regional and state economic priorities.
Advance inclusive excellence and a campus culture of belonging.
Champion the value of public higher education and actively represent ICC in community regional and state forums.

Institutional Priorities
Student Success & Enrollment Growth The President will champion initiatives that promote equitable access student persistence and academic achievement. Strengthening recruitment pipelines with high schools enhancing concurrent and dual-credit partnerships and deepening engagement with local employers will be central to this work.

Operational & Financial Stewardship The successful candidate will bring strong fiscal management and strategic planning experience. They will guide multi-year budgeting oversee facilities and technology improvements ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and manage vendor contracts with efficiency and integrity.

Community Engagement & Partnerships As ICCs most visible ambassador the President will actively engage with civic business and educational leaders throughout Southeast Kansas. The President will represent ICC in workforce initiatives community development efforts and regional collaborationsensuring ICC remains a trusted partner and catalyst for progress.

Academic Excellence & Institutional Growth The President will strengthen relationships with the Kansas Board of Regents four-year universities and local K12 districts. They will support innovative academic programs uphold accreditation standards and advance a culture of continuous improvement.

Athletics & Student Life ICCs rich tradition of athletics contributes significantly to institutional identity and community pride. The President will ensure these programs align with academic goals compliance requirements and the Colleges broader mission of student development.

Required Qualifications
An earned Masters degree (or higher) from an accredited institution; Doctorate preferred.
Proven record of executive leadership preferably within a community college or public higher education environment.
Demonstrated success in enrollment management strategic planning financial leadership and operational oversight.
Strong knowledge of local governance and coordinated institutions processes and regulatory compliance.
Evidence of collaborative leadership transparency and a deep commitment to servant leadership and student success.

Compensation
Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications within the range of $120000 - $160000 annually. ICC offers a comprehensive fringe benefits program.

Application Process
To ensure full consideration application materials must be submitted no later than January 16 2026.

A complete application should include:
1) A letter of interest specifically addressing how the applicants background and experience align with the qualifications and leadership characteristics described in this profile.
2) A current resume or curriculum vitae.
3) Complete transcripts of all college-level coursework (unofficial copies are acceptable for the initial application; official transcripts will be required for finalists).
4) The names email addresses phone numbers and professional titles of at least five (5) professional references. References will not be contacted without prior authorization from the candidate.

About Independence and Southeast Kansas
Nestled in the rolling hills of Southeast Kansas the City of Independence is a welcoming and vibrant community that values education family and civic pride. The area offers small-town charm strong schools and a cost of living that supports an exceptional quality of life. Rich in culture and history Independence hosts community festivals recreational opportunities and a thriving arts scenemaking it an ideal location for a college deeply integrated with its community.

As a rural-serving institution deeply integrated into the life of its community Independence Community College benefits from strong local partnerships and a supportive regional network. To uphold this close community connection and ensure active visibility and engagement the President of Independence Community College is required to reside within the ICC taxing district (northern Montgomery County Kansas) within six months of appointment.

Equal Opportunity
Independence Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity institution and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the application and interview process.