What are the responsibilities and job description for the College President- Richland Campus position at Dallas County Community College District?
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Weekly Work Hours
40Compensation Range
A91Salary Minimum
$195,600.00 AnnuallyFLSA
United States of America (Exempt)Position Type
AdministratorPosition Summary
The College President is responsible for leading initiatives which contribute to the vibrancy, growth, and economic stability of Dallas County for future generations, with primary emphases in areas of:
Student access and success.
Identification and implementation of academic and technical programming to support continuing education and workforce development.
Community outreach to extend partnerships, expand resources and share capacity in support of current and future students.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
The college President must demonstrate:
A well-developed sense of the student population to be served, built from a broad consideration of internal and external stakeholder input.
An interest in, and a successful record of, strategic risk-taking, requiring the identification and elimination of barriers to the delivery of the required result.
An ability to build an organization designed to be responsive and nimble, innovative, and effective as a results-oriented culture is reinforced.
An entrepreneurial spirit – in the development of partnerships – with and without funding– to expand the capacity of the campus and the Dallas College in serving the population of Dallas County.
Demonstrated experience in teaching and/or student services in an academic environment.
Demonstrated experience in oral and written communications confirming the ability to effectively research, organize and persuade diverse audiences, internal and external to the college and system.
Strong experience and effective customer service skills.
Key Responsibilities
The college President is accountable for:
Ensuring that the institution achieve high and measurably improving levels of student success in the areas of learning, completion, four-year transfer, post-graduation success in the labor markets, and closing gaps based on race and income.
College-based planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of educational programming, consistent with the Board’s strategic priorities.
Developing the college budget to support current educational programs, while pursuing additional supportive resources – individual, programmatic, agency-based, public, and private channels – to fund new and emerging program initiatives.
Participating in a wide array of collaborative discussions and efforts with the Chancellor, other Dallas College administrators, K-12 leaders and campus presidents to further the progress of the Dallas College and individual campuses in meeting desired goals.
Maintaining positive relationships with accrediting agencies and other governmental and/or public entities that have an impact on approval, development, and delivery of instructional student programs/services.
Building strong alliances among community and business leaders to engage in problem- solving, to articulate those challenges and leverage available resources to promote positive solutions.
Modeling an effective communication strategy designed to promote confidence and transparency.
Making decisions which are data-informed, and strategically sound for both short and long-term initiatives.
Must complete required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year
Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with internal/external stakeholders and constituents within the Dallas College community network.
Completes required Dallas College Professional Deveopment training hours per academic year.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Minimum Qualifications
An earned Master’s degree (required) or an earned doctorate (preferred), as confirmed by official transcripts.
Five (5) years of management experience, including three years upper-level administrative experience in a community college/higher education environment.
Presidential experience preferred.
Official transcripts are required.
Must have valid driver’s license.
Bilingual or multilingual preferred.
*** Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check. ***
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbents may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.
About Us
Since 1965, Dallas College, formerly Dallas County Community College District, has served more than three (3) million students. Comprising seven campuses located around the Dallas/Fort Worth area, we are one of the largest community college systems in the state of Texas. We strive to be a leader in the community college space, placing students at the center of everything we do.
Dallas College is committed to cultivating an environment of opportunity and belonging for all students and employees. We recognize that the Dallas College workforce, and the diverse talent that stems from it, is directly linked to our success. We are part of an equal opportunity system that provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, Dallas College will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
Applications Deadline
May 11, 2026Salary : $195,600