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Position Description

The office of the President shall be comprised of the chief executive officer of the College, as provided in CP II10.6, and such other staff as are necessary to carry out the duties of the prescribed by authority of and within the guidelines and policies established by the Board of Trustees. Termination of the President shall be consistent with the provisions of the incumbent’s contract or as mutually agreed upon by the President and the Board of Trustees of the Colorado Mountain Junior College District.

In situations for which the Board of Trustees has provided no policy for administrative actions, the President has the power to act, but such decisions shall be subject to review by the Board. It is the duty of the President to inform the Board promptly of all actions which should be covered by policy and recommend a written policy if one is required.

The President serves as the chief executive officer of the College with primary responsibility for establishing policies and practices, decision-making and implements appropriate actions to support the Board’s Ends and Executive Limitations policies. These broad powers are delineated in the Board’s Ends and Executive Limitation Policies and also within the College Policy and Procedures manual.

The President is charged with the following responsibilities and duties:

1. Establishes college policies and procedures that are needed for the operation of the college, that support the Board’ Ends and Executive Limitations, and all state and federal rules and regulations.

2. Ensures that practices, activities, decisions or organizational circumstances produce legal, prudent, professional situations when conducting business.

3. Creates and ensures an overall climate that is respectful, fair, dignified and responsive to the needs of our students, communities, faculty and staff.

4. Presents an annual college budget and ensures compliance with rules and regulations that govern fund expenditures.

5. Provides leadership necessary to ensure sound financial conditions that are in adherence to budgetary prescriptions and modifications.

6. Provides leadership for the development and achievement of long-range and short-range institutional planning needs.

7. Provides liaison, in cooperation with the Board and other appropriate individuals, with legislative bodies at local, state, and national levels. Review and propose legislation relevant to the College while keeping responsible parties informed.

8. Serve in a public relations capacity on behalf of the College in relation to business, industry, government, community organizations and citizens.

9. Provides management necessary to obtain appropriate accreditation of the college, and maintains accreditation standards in order to remain compliant with the accrediting agency/process.

10. Ensures that the College assets are adequately protected and maintained through appropriate insurance coverages; asset protection methods, audits and other methods as deemed appropriate.

11. Develops a succession plan to protect the college in case of a sudden loss of presidential services.

12. Provides leadership to ensure a fair and equitable treatment of employees through responsive salary and benefit administration.

13. Communicates with the Board, and others as deemed appropriate, so they remain knowledgeable of internal and external issues that may affect the performance or have impact on the college.

14. Manage and maintain land owned by the College so it provides the greatest benefits to our students and communities.

15. Provides leadership to and actively participate in the activities associated with the College Foundation.