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Frederick Community CollegeEXECUTIVE SEARCH PROFILE

VICE PRESIDENT FOR HUMAN RESOURCES

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Frederick Community College (FCC) invites confidential applications and nominations for the Vice President for Human Resources (HR), a new position at the College. This senior leader will provide vision and leadership for the HR team in support of the recruitment, retention, engagement, and development of all College Employees. The Vice President serves as a member of the President’s Senior Leadership Team and reports on HR matters at Board of Trustees meetings, as requested by the President, and presents HR requests that require Board approval and review. The Vice President represents the College at the local, state, and federal level on issues related to HR and is responsible for HR compliance reporting.

The Opportunity

The College

Senior Leadership Team

Human Resources Team

Vice President for Learning Support

VACANTPresidentELIZABETH BURMASTER

Provost/Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, Continuing Education, and Workforce DevelopmentDR. TONY HAWKINS

Vice President for FinanceDANA McDONALD

Interim Vice President for Human ResourcesMELISSA BARD

Special Assistant to the President for Institutional Effectiveness

JERRY BOYD

Chief of OperationsJOHN WICHSER

Chief Information OfficerJOSEPH McCORMICK

SENIORLEADERS

Associate Vice President for Human ResourcesKRISTI YOWELL

HR Recruitment & Employees Development

ManagerALICIA HILSHER

Benefits & WellnessCAROL HULVER

Human Resources GeneralistSUSAN

WADDINGTON

Administrative Specialist-HRIS

FELICIA WATKINS

Executive Administrative

AssociateVACANT

Interim Vice President for Human ResourcesMELISSA BARD

3 Frederick Community College | Vice President for Human Resources

4 Frederick Community College | Vice President for Human Resources

Mission StatementWith teaching and learning as our primary focus, FCC prepares an increasingly diverse student body to complete their goals of workforce preparation, transfer, career development, and personal enrichment with quality, innovative lifelong learning. In traditional and alternative learning environments, we anticipate and respond to the needs of our local, regional, and global communities.

The College

5 Name of University | Position, College

Learning Lifelong acquisition of knowledge and skills

Innovation Creative thinking and approaches that enhance learning and support continuous improvement

DiversityVisible and invisible human differences that affect the success of students, staff, and members of the community

ExcellenceUpholding high academic standards by providing a quality educational environment

CommunityEncouraging the engagement of all internal and external stakeholders through communication and collaboration

IntegrityFair and ethical standards in all policies, procedures, and practices

Core Values

The College

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OverviewFCC is a public college accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). FCC is distinguished by its quality and affordability, making it attainable and valuable for local students. Accredited programs, comprehensive instruction, and affordable costs of attendance have made FCC the learning destination for more than 200,000 students since 1957.

With teaching and learning as our primary focus, FCC prepares a diverse student body to complete their goals of workforce preparation and credentialing, transfer, career development, and personal enrichment with quality, innovative lifelong learning.

In traditional and alternative learning environments, we anticipate and respond to the needs of our local, regional, and

global communities. FCC recognizes the different learning needs and preferences of students and offers instruction in flexible learning formats that include day, evening, weekend, online, and hybrid options. In addition, FCC offers current high school students access to college courses through its Open Campus and High School-Based Dual Enrollment programs.

FCC offers more than 85 degree and certificate programs through credit and Continuing Education and Workforce Development (CEWD). Individuals may choose from the College’s wide variety of program options designed for career and transfer students, and those studying for job credentials, professional development, and personal enrichment.

The College

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The College

HistoryIn 1957, 77 students enrolled in the first classes held at FCC in the evening at Frederick High School. FCC was among the first four of 16 community colleges in Maryland. Nine students comprised the first graduating class of the College in 1959. Today more than 1,100 students graduate annually.

FCC moved to its second location on North Market Street in downtown Frederick in 1966, expanding programs to include day and evening classes. Meanwhile, continued growth and the need for a larger facility prompted a parallel search for a permanent home. County officials bought the Maude L. Thomas farm on Opossumtown Pike, and FCC employees helped move the College to its current location in 1970.

Today, approximately 16,000 students of all ages, backgrounds, and aspirations take credit and CEWD courses annually on the main campus, at off-site locations including the Monroe Center, or online. FCC strives to be an academic leader nationwide, while being a catalyst for economic growth.

In recent years the College has added a vibrant Student Center, revamped its Library facilities into a modern Learning Commons and expanded its Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) laboratories and classrooms. The Monroe Center was renovated to better serve the workforce development needs of our community and is now colocated with Frederick County Workforce Services.

President Elizabeth Burmaster is the 10th president of FCC and is in her fifth year of leadership at FCC.

AcademicsThe top areas of study include: General Studies, Health Care, Business Administration, STEM, and popular new Associate in Applied Science Degree programs such as American Sign Language Interpreter Preparation, Bioprocessing Technology, Computer Aided Design, Data Science, and Hospitality Management.

StudentsFrederick County residents account for 96% of the student body and 59% of Frederick County Public School graduates attend FCC, 56% of the students are female, 68% of the students attend part-time, 34% of the students receive financial aid, and 29% are first-generation students.

Frederick County MarylandFrederick County Maryland has a population of 240,300. Located just 20 minutes from the Appalachian Trail, it is conveniently situated within an hour’s drive of Baltimore and Washington D.C. The County is home to more than 1,300 farms, a vibrant arts and theatre community, more than 400 restaurants and eateries, minor league and social sports, Frederick’s historic downtown and small business shopping, and much more.

For further information, click on the following links: https://www.visitfrederick.org/https://www.frederickchamber.org/ https://www.visitmaryland.org/places-to-go/frederick

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Opportunities

The Vice President will report directly to the President and serve as a member of her Senior Leadership Team. Using superior relationship building skills, the highly experienced, visionary, and collaborative Vice President will lead the HR team in leveraging technology, and strengthening processes and procedures to continuously improve efficiency, communication, and employee development, awareness, and satisfaction. The Vice President will provide leadership and oversight in recruiting, and retaining a diverse, dynamic community of highly qualified and motivated employees.

Challenges – Employees need a clear and uniform understanding of HR

compliance regulations and policies, such as the Maryland Healthy Working Families Act

– The understanding of changes in policies and procedures needs to be strengthened

– HR can become more efficient with respect to its recordkeeping and reporting related to IRS, retirement benefits, IPEDS, and Title IX

– Automating additional HR functions and processes, such as the preparation of annual employee contracts, will help ensure overall data integrity and streamline many functions that are currently labor intensive

– Not all HR functions have been automated, and not all available technology has been leveraged; the Vice President must effectively communicate HR’s technological needs and solutions to the President and other members of the Senior Leadership Team

– The recruitment and retention of employees, especially those from underrepresented groups, continues to be an area of emphasis; the cost of housing in the area forces many employees to purchase homes in areas where they face long daily commutes

Opportunities & Expectations – Create and communicate a vision for HR with a focus on

bringing more efficient and effective services to the College community by leading the staff in leveraging technology and strengthening and streamlining processes and procedures

– Ensure that the mission, strategy, goals, and objectives of HR align with and support the strategic goals and needs of the College

– Implement a more effective and uniform system for creating job descriptions, classifying jobs, assigning salary and compensation levels, and conducting employee evaluations

– Devise and implement creative and innovative strategies to increase the diversity of the College’s workforce at all levels

– Strengthen the channels for communicating HR policies, procedures, and employee development opportunities

The Opportunity

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Selected Essential Duties & Responsibilities

– Provide oversight of all functions of the HR team and ensure compliance with all College policies, procedures, and the Employee Handbook (full-time and adjunct faculty)

– Collaborate with College legal counsel on HR related matters

– Supervise the Associate Vice President for HR

– Lead the College’s efforts in training, professional development, employee engagement, performance appraisal, performance management, recruiting, and hiring

– Oversee the College Hearing Panel trainings

– Develop and maintain an HR Standard Operating Procedures Manual and the FCC Employee Benefits Information Brochure

– Ensure that the College is in compliance with regulatory, legal, administrative, and contractual requirements related to HR (including the Maryland State Ethics Commission financial disclosure statements)

– Ensure the security of all personally identifiable Information related to the employees of the College in conjunction with the Chief Information Officer

– Participate as a member of the College Crisis Management Team, the President’s Cabinet, the Strategic Advisory Team, Supervisors Forum, and the President’s Diversity Advisory Council

– Collaborate with the Finance Team on payroll administration

Required Minimum Qualifications

– Master’s Degree or higher

– Seven years of progressive management experience in HR

Preferred Qualifications – Specialized professional human resources certification (PHR,

SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP)

– Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state legislation and regulations governing HR functions

– Executive experience in an HR position with a proven track record of ethical, effective leadership

– Working knowledge of HR information systems

– Outstanding communication skills

– Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse workforce and student population

– History of successful conflict management and dispute resolution

– Demonstrated ability to provide leadership in organizational change

– Successful experience with organizational reporting/recordkeeping

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The Opportunity

The overall appraised (replacement cost) value of the College physical assets (according to the HCA Asset Management, LLC) as of April 2018

$168,544,729

Planned and scheduled Capital Improvement Projects for the period from FY 2019 to FY 2023

$21,195,000

Deferred Maintenance $15,000,000

Operating Budget (FY 2019) $54,693,991

Revenue Mix (FY 2019)Tuition/Fees County State Aid Other

35%33%24%

8%

Grants and Contracts (FY 2018) $2,619,564

Operating Expenditures per FTE (FY 2018) $9,985

FCC Foundation, Total Assets as of June 30, 2018Use of Foundation Funds as of June 30, 2018

$16,155,011Scholarships College Support

$718,953$56,389$15,132

TuitionIn-County per credit hour Out-of-County per credit hour Out-of-State per credit hour Consolidated Service Fee

$122$266$361

$24.40

Annual Credit Enrollment for FY 2018

Total FTE Unduplicated Headcount

3,675.48,896

Annual Continuing Education and Workforce Development Enrollment for FY 2018

Total Registrations Unduplicated Headcount 13,663

7,107

Student Diversity Statistics (Fall 2018)

White African American/Black Hispanic Asian Native AmericanMultiple Race Other Students of Color

3867/64.5%738/12.3%746/12.4%

268/4.5%15/.3%

295/4.9%71/1.2%

2133/35.6%

First Year Retention Rate 77.0%

# Of Degrees Awarded Annually (FY 2018) 1,112

# Of Students Transferring to 4-year Institutions Annually (FY 2018)

1,227

Key Indicators

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Key IndicatorsNumber of Full-time Faculty:Number of Part-time Faculty:# Full-time Faculty w/ Terminal Degrees

1044715.2%

Faculty Diversity

% Female % Male % Minority White Not Specified/Unknown

55.5%44.2%18.1%79.8%

2.1%

Average Faculty SalariesStarting Salary

$66,578$52,944

Student/Faculty Ratio 15:1

Staff Headcounts:# of Regular Full-time Staff# of Regular Part-time Staff

30324

Regular Exempt Staff Diversity

Female Male

Minority White Not Specified/Unknown

71%29%

15%83%

2%

Regular Non-exempt Staff Diversity

FemaleMale Minority White Not Specified/Unknown

63%37%

27%72%

1%

Unions None

What is Outsourced: Bookstore, Technology, Security, etc.

None

Board of Trustees: #; Elected/Appointed Seven Board members appointed by the Governor

Library VolumesPercent of Electronic Volumes

61,15048,895

# of Sports ProgramsMenWomen

73 (Soccer, Basketball, Baseball)4 (Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball, Softball)

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