Search Committee Requirements

Posted November 22, 2019

Overview

The Indian River State College District Board of Trustees will be considering nominations of individuals to serve on the Presidential Search Committee.  Search Committee members must be able to commit significant time for meetings and activities related to developing posting materials and screening processes, reviewing candidates participating in various listening sessions, and recommending candidates to the District Board of Trustees from their consideration. The duration of service as a Search Committee member is anticipated to be from early 2020 to approximately September 2020. Training will be required and attendance at scheduled meetings will be mandatory, as is compliance with all related rules, statutes, and regulations.

Qualifications

Individuals serving on this committee must have an understanding of the role of a College President within the College, the community, the state, and the nation. They must be knowledgeable of the internal and external operations of the College and have a demonstrated interest in the College. Search Committee members must have a commitment to community service, student success, and academic excellence.  Prior and current service to the College, participation in leadership development, and a commitment to the values, mission, and goals of the College will be considered.

Nomination Process

Individuals that are interested in being considered for service on this committee must submit a single page letter that speaks to their qualifications based on the criteria noted above and why they are interested in participating on this committee.  Those who would like to nominate another individual must provide the same information as noted above regarding qualifications in the same single page format and must also include an explanation regarding the reason why they are nominating the individual.

Nominations must be submitted via email to PresidentSearch@irsc.edu, no later than December 9, 2019.  

Indian River State College (IRSC) is committed to maintaining a work and educational environment that embraces diversity and where no member of the college community is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subject to discrimination in any college program or activity based on: their race, ethnicity, national origin, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or veteran status.  This commitment applies to employees, volunteers, students, and to the extent possible, to third parties, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, and the general public.