System President

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**System President**

The Board of Trustees of the Maine Community College System (MCCS)

invites applications and nominations for the position of System

President. The MCCS seeks its next president to lead the Systems seven

colleges at a time of significant enrollment growth and expanding impact

across the State. The System serves more than 33,000 people annually

through two-year associate degrees, one-year certificates, short-term

workforce training, early college programs, advanced credentials, and

other learning opportunities.

Serving as the Systems Chief Executive Officer, the System President

oversees the overall operation of the System. The System President is

appointed by and reports to the Board of Trustees, and success in the

role depends on a strong, collaborative working relationship with the

Board.

Candidates must have at least ten years of demonstrated successful

senior executive experience, preferably in post-secondary education and

an advanced academic degree. Candidates must demonstrate successful

leadership experience in developing and implementing strategic planning,

while providing direction and vision for the System. Candidates must

have proven experience in working collaboratively and innovatively with

employees, business, industry, the legislature, government, community

organizations, and public and private education institutions. Candidates

must understand the role of the System in creating an educated, skilled,

and adaptable workforce that responds to the changing needs of the

States economy, including a deep understanding of the Systems enrollment

strategies and workforce development programming. A proven record of

fundraising is also important.

Application materials must include a cover letter, cv/resume, five

references, a statement of the candidates educational and management

philosophies, and a response to the following question: Given changing

demographics and employers demands for an increasingly skilled

workforce, together with the evolution of artificial intelligence, how

do you see higher education evolving in the coming decade?

As a Confidential at-will employee, the President receives a full suite

of employee benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life

insurance; retirement savings; flexible savings accounts; an employee

assistance program; tuition waivers; a 529 education plan; MCCS matching

grant; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick time. Dependent upon

Experience And Qualifications, The Maine Community College System

President salary is expected to be approximately \$225,000.

To apply, upload your application materials through our application

portal: [online

application](https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/F9E5C0D45D400F9DE824390BADDCBEAF/jobs/374756).

Review of candidate information will begin on September 9, 2026, and the

search will remain open until the position is filled. For additional

Information Regarding The Maine Community College System Please Visit

[MCCS President Search](https://www.mccs.me.edu/mccs-president-search/)

• MCCS is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are
  
  

committed to creating an inclusive and non-discriminatory environment

for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified

individuals with disabilities upon request. For more information, please

contact the MCCS Affirmative Action Office at 207-629-4000. TTY Dial

Maine Relay 711.*

*Date Posted: August 5, 2026*