Richland Community College, located in Decatur, Illinois, is a comprehensive college with a 36-year tradition of educational excellence, offering baccalaureate, associate, technical, and continuing education programs that serve over 7,500 students per year in eight central Illinois counties. Richland Community College values diversity in all its dimensions, and is committed to diversifying its faculty and staff through the dynamic recruitment of candidates who would contribute to the racial and ethnic diversity of the College. Under-represented groups, including persons with disabilities, are especially encouraged to apply.
Dean - Business & Technology
Richland Community College seeks a dynamic, visionary and entrepreneurial leader with a proven track record of developing and successfully implementing highly innovative programs. This position affords the ideal candidate the opportunity to create new initiatives and programs in a college with a reputation for creating innovative programs, graduating exceptional professionals, and making a difference in the communities we serve. The successful candidate will be expected to develop community and corporate relationships to grow and market new, ground-breaking programs. The candidate must be flexible, able to multi-task, be a team player with the ability to serve as team leader, possess high energy level, and have outstanding interpersonal, communication and networking skills.
The Dean is responsible for the leadership, innovative vision, and strategic directions for the following programs: Accounting, Automotive Technology, Banking, Business, Culinary Arts Institute, Cross-Cultural Program, Entrepreneurial Education, Hospitality Management, HVAC, Information Technology, Marketing, and Office Technology. The Dean is responsible for curriculum development, implementation, administration, planning and scheduling; faculty recruitment, supervision and development; interaction with industry advisory boards and other external constituencies; and working collaboratively to facilitate student success.
Minimum requirements: Master’s Degree in a discipline within the division and five years of related administrative and supervisory experience at the college level. Community college teaching, strong academic administrative experience in supervising professionals and programs, and business/industry experience preferred. Richland Community College offers a comprehensive and generous benefits package. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Director of Campus Life
Richland Community College is seeking an energetic outgoing person to serve as Director of Campus Life. The Director will be responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing strategies designed to enhance the overall educational experience of students through the development of, exposure to, and participation in social, cultural, intellectual, recreational, and governance programs. This person will also facilitate students’ educational, career, personal, and social development and advise all student clubs and organizations. This person must have experience working with diverse groups; strong organizational skills; strong writing and oral communication skills; be self motivated, self-directed, innovative and creative. Requirements for this position include a Bachelor’s degree in student personnel or other related field as recommended by the Council of Advancement of Standards in Higher Education. A Master’s degree and at least three years of student-related experience at the community college level preferred. Salary based on qualifications and experience.
Director of Security
This full time position has the responsibility for taking the necessary steps to promote and maintain a safe campus environment for Richland Community College. Responsibilities include assuring the College’s emergency response activities; development and maintenance of plans for all-hazards emergency preparedness, emergency response situations, and environmental safety; training of staff; and assist in evaluating college facilities for safe operations, policies and procedures for safe public access and use of college facilities; and supervise contracted security staff and oversee contract. Minimum requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a public health and safety related field or risk management and three years experience in a closely associated area of responsibility; or Associate’s degree in an appropriate area with at least five years of experience in a closely associated area. Must be available to work nights and weekends. Salary based on qualifications and experience.
Director of Budgeting
This full-time position will have primary responsibility to develop and monitor the College’s annual budget and Unit Cost Study. Duties include high level reporting and analysis of institutional program costs, oversight of accounts payable, staffing costs, analysis and interpretation of various financial data, reconciling the general ledger, preparing financial statements, investigate and resolve accounting errors, assisting independent auditors, and management of federal and state grants. Minimum requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and a minimum of five years of experience in an accounting field. Master’s degree or CPA and two or more years of overall accounting experience, and fund accounting in an institution of higher education is preferred.
How to Apply
Richland is committed to its core values of Commitment, Respect, Excellence, Accountability and Diversity.
Richland Community College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Employer, committed to non-discrimination against any student, employee, or prospective employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, marital or parental status, national origin or ancestry, creed, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, medical condition, or political affiliation.
