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Chancellor, Division of Florida Colleges

The Florida State Board of Education is accepting applications for the position of Chancellor, Division of Florida Colleges. The Florida College System is a national leader in the production of Associate degrees and represents one of the 14 states that have authorized community colleges to offer select, workforce-oriented baccalaureate degrees. The Florida College System is comprised of 28 colleges, serves almost 900,000 students, employs over 45,000 people, and has a fiscal year 2010-11 budget of approximately $1.9 billion. The Chancellor serves the Florida State Board of Education and the Commissioner of Education as the chief executive officer of the Florida College System within the K-20 education system and as governance officer and member of the state-level leadership team under the leadership of the Commissioner. The Chancellor also serves as a policy advocate for and liaison between the 28 members of the Council of Presidents, the Department of Education, and state government.

The successful candidate must possess significant demonstrated and proven effective leadership experience in public postsecondary education as well as an understanding of the comprehensive mission of community and state colleges. Evidence of experience in strategic planning, consensus building among diverse stakeholders, and a commitment to a collaborative approach on issues related to the Florida College System is expected. Applicants must have distinguished themselves in higher education policy, administration, scholarship, and management. Master's degree required; earned doctorate preferred.

In order to be considered, application materials should be received prior to October 31, 2010. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until an appointment is made. Application materials should include a letter addressing how the candidate's experience matches the position requirements; a curriculum vita; and the name, title, e-mail and business address, business and home telephone numbers of at least five references, which include faculty, administrators, and community leaders. Application materials should be directed to:

  • Lorrie Irwin
  • Florida Department of Education
  • 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1214
  • Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400
  • Lorrie.Irwin@fldoe.org

Additional information relating to the Chancellor, Division of Florida Colleges position is available on the Department of Education's website at: http://www.fldoe.org/cc/Chancellor2.asp