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Frederick Community College (FCC), located in Frederick, Maryland, invites applications and nominations for the position of Vice President of Talent and Culture (VPTC).

At FCC, our aim is transformation through education. The skills, training, competencies, and education we provide ensure that our graduates can equitably participate in our society, our economy, and our democracy. The BIG goal is to help students live the lives they want to lead. Our impact is profound and extends beyond the individuals we serve, reaching families, the larger community, the state, and the world. And it all starts with having the right people, in the right positions, with the right skills and abilities, doing the right things right.

With that in mind, FCC is excited to launch the search for the Vice President of Talent and Culture (VPTC). Reporting to the President, this senior leadership team member will help foster a culture that affirms our belief that the right people are our organization’s most valuable resource, our competitive advantage. In today’s world of increasing volatility, uncertainty, change and ambiguity, it is imperative that our talent have the capacity to navigate modern-day complexities toward continual organizational progress. This new position will help to align the organizational culture with organizational strategies while advancing a positive and progressive workplace experience.

The VPTC must be an experienced human resources leader who is committed to the College’s educational mission and deeply believes in the power of an extraordinary culture. This position is responsible for all facets of the talent ecosystem (recruiting, performance management, talent management and engagement, etc.) as well as compensation, benefits and wellness, and compliance with a keen focus on people processes and systems. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong emotional intelligence and have a collaborative, results-oriented leadership style. They will be flexible, creative, and solutions-oriented.

For more information about this opportunity, including a list of qualifications and a leadership agenda, please see the full position profile on the Academic Search Open Searches page.

Application and Nomination Process

Applications should be submitted by June 5, 2023 and should include 3 PDF documents including a substantive cover letter, a CV, and a list of five professional references with full contact information. No references will be contacted without the explicit permission of the candidate. Applications, nominations, and expressions of interest can be submitted electronically and confidently to FCCVPTC@academicsearch.org. The search firm Academic Search is assisting the College. Confidential discussions about this opportunity may be arranged by contacting Senior Consultant Dr. Nancy

Crimmin at nancy.crimmin@academicsearch.org or Senior Consultant, Dr. Eric Richtmyer at eric.richtmyer@academicsearch.org. Further information about Frederick Community College is available at www.frederick.edu.