COM-FSM/CTEC
P.O. Box 614
Kolonia, Pohnpei FM 96941

• Participate and oversee participation of key faculty and staff in meetings, trainings and other work related activities in participatory governance activities of COM-FSM.
• Oversee development and implementation of all CTEC projects, meetings, fundraising efforts and other activities and delegate authority accordingly to key personnel when the need occurs.
• Oversee Career and Technical Education (CTE) services system wide to ensure quality, availability, and consistency.
• Oversee day-to-day implementation of CRE projects and activities in Pohnpei

• Develops, monitors, and administers the CTEC budget in conjunction with the college wide planning process with the assistance of the key faculty and staff.
• Serves as the primary consultant to the Vice Presidents, the President and the Board of Regents on long-range planning, facilities planning and management issues regarding CTEC, specifically CTE.
• Develop and administer key strategies that will generate revenue for the betterment of the campus and the college as a community.
• Maximize available CTE resources to increase CTE enrollment, completion, certification and gainful employment.
• Oversee implementation of CTE servicing to strengthen student learning.
• Researches and writes grant proposals for the development and expansion of the CTE programs, adult basic education, and continuing education programs in cooperation with the Vice President for Instructional Affairs.

• Oversee implementation of all reporting to promote a culture of evidence for evidence based decision making and monitor progress towards the COM-FSM Strategic Plan and accreditation standards.
• Conscientious, responsible and reliable with respect to work completion schedules and deadlines as well as attendance.
• Demonstrate ability to deal effectively with people of all races, nationalities, abilities, cultures, etc. and respect the opinions and beliefs of others.

• Establish and maintain effective partnerships with community organizations, government agencies, state departments of education and other entities that are involved with COM-FSM programs and services.
• Promote CTEC capacity for providing technical assistance to community organizations, state government agencies, state departments of education and other entities in line with the COM-FSM Integrated Educational master Plan, Strategic Plan and other plans and priorities.
• Serves as the liaison for CTEC in solicitation work to ensure maximization of fundraising results in support of the COM-FSM Endowment Fund.
• Motivate and coordinate faculty, staff and students in support of COM-FSM fundraising activities.
• Strive to be welcoming, courteous, and helpful to the college community as well as visiting entities to promote a positive image of the COM-FSM.
• Serves as liaison for career and technical education community based programs.

• Oversee efforts for the effective recruitment, selection, retention, development, and evaluation of faculty for the purpose of improving instruction in line with the COM-FSM Integrated Educational Master Plan, Strategic Plan and learning-centered teaching methods.
• Oversee effective delivery of instructional services in response to the needs of the community, requirements of the COM-FSM vision, mission, core values and goals.
• Regularly evaluate and assess instructional programs and activities in concert with the strategic goals and objectives of COM-FSM.
• Develops, plans, and coordinates credit and non-credit programs and course offerings on and off campus, continuing education programs, and career and technical education trainings, or workshops for workforce development, adult education and personal enrichment non-credit offerings.
• Ensure quality programs by partnering, maintaining, and seeking industry certifications.

• Oversee efforts for the effective recruitment, selection, retention, development, and evaluation of professional and support staff for the purpose of improving student tenure at CTEC in line with the COM-FSM Enrollment Management Indicators and Strategic Plan.
• Oversee effective delivery of student services in response to the needs of the community and requirements of the COM-FSM vision, mission, core values, and goals.
• Regularly evaluate and as appropriate implement student services activities in concert with the strategic goals and objectives of COM-FSM.

• Oversee efforts for the effective recruitment, selection, retention, development, and evaluation of all professional, classified and contractual staff for the purpose of strategic planning, accreditation, program development, instructional technologies and budget management.
• Regularly evaluate administrative services in concert with the strategic goals and objectives of COM-FSM.
• Create innovative plans and develop and implement strategies related to infrastructure and capital improvement needs.
• Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict confidentiality in matters that require discretion.
• Promote, participate and encourage all personnel involvement in professional development and training sessions on a regular basis.
• Demonstrate commitment to keep up to date with the latest developments in technology and develop means and strategies for the use of such technologies.
• Create innovative plans and develop and implement strategies for a safe working campus environment that is conducive to learning.

• Coordinate and employ assessment and evaluation methods for all faculty, staff, programs and services in line with the Institutional Assessment Plan.
• Demonstrate ability to adjust to changing job requirements and/or volume of work.
• Produce work that is complete, accurate, and in an acceptable format.
• Evaluate programs and services to ensure meeting accreditation standards.
• Openly exchange information in a clear concise manner, use confidential information with discretion.
• Uses discernment regarding change and embraces change when it is necessary to do so.
• Enrolls others in the change process and provides resources, removes barriers, and when necessary, acts as an advocate for those initiating change.
• Demonstrate understanding of systems and systems thinking as they relate to their immediate work areas and the broader college community environment.

Master's degree in Business, Management, Education or related field from an accredited US College or university foreign credentials must be equated to meet US standards using World Education Services at http://www.wes.org Work experience: Ten years of experience of full-time management experience in a similar and comparable organization. Experience developing career and technical education programs. Ability and Knowledge: Demonstrate successful combination of teaching, progressive work experience in management, strategic planning and budgeting experience; Proficient in computer skills. Evidence of exemplary reading, writing and public speaking in English. Ability to meet deadlines and management multiple projects. Ability to work with different people, different level of managers and government leaders. Knowledge of standards and practices of the Accreditation Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges; Knowledge of federal programs; Knowledge of assessment and performance appraisal and principles, practices and techniques.

Interested candidates must submit the following documents:

1. A letter of interest addressing how the candidate's professional qualification and experience match the minimum essential requirements of the position (not to exceed three pages);
2. COM-FSM application form http://www.comfsm.fm/jobs/HRdocs/employment08.pdf
3. A current resume which includes personal email address and cellular phone number;
4. Copies of unofficial college transcripts for all degrees earned;
5. A minimum of three professional reference letters under 6 months old;
6. Valid driver's license; and
7. Court report under 6 months old.

Documents are to be submitted electronically to hro@comfsm.fm (preferably as PDF attachments) or mailed to:

Human Resources Office
College of Micronesia-FSM
P. O. Box 159
Pohnpei FM 96941

(U.S Postal Service domestic rates apply in the Federated States of Micronesia.)

Applications will be accepted until August 14, 2022 followed by screening by the committee or until filled. Official and hard copies of college transcripts are require to be mailed directly from schools to HRO when a candidate is being considered.