PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH

Portsmouth NH 2020

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THE OPPORTUNITY

Great Bay Community College (GBCC) seeks a dynamic, entrepreneurial leader who is driven by student success, to work with internal and external college stakeholders. The President will work towards student success goals by engaging with the community and ensuring college programs are innovative, meet community needs and have both educational and economic value.

Located in the dynamic business environment of the New Hampshire seacoast, GBCC supports student opportunity in alignment with the economic and workforce needs of the region and State.

One of seven institutions that form the Community College System of New Hampshire, GBCC expands intellectual and economic opportunity by providing affordable higher education in an environment that embodies excellence, innovation, and collaboration. Accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, (NECHE) formerly known as NEASC, GBCC serves some 2100 adult and traditional-aged students as well as providing customized training for businesses in the region.

GBCC seeks candidates with a demonstrated ability to identify strategic goals, effectively communicate them, and translate them into action. The new president will foster innovation and serve as an effective agent of change. The successful candidate must be a compelling candidate for two-year education, as well as, understand the changing needs for 4-year education and societies call for life-long learning. Candidates for the position should have a track record of success in community relations, assessment, finance, internal management, strategic planning, and fundraising. Outcomes focus and fluency in financial and student success metrics is a must for the role. A master’s degree is required, a doctorate degree preferred, as is experience in the classroom. Prior experience in a collaborative union setting and in large, complex organizations will be considered strong assets.

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GREAT BAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE: AN OVERVIEW

Great Bay Community College (GBCC) seeks a dynamic, entrepreneurial leader to work with internal and external college stakeholders who is driven by student success, working towards student success goals by engaging with the community and assuring college programs are innovative, meet community needs and have both educational and economic value. Located in the dynamic business environment of the New Hampshire seacoast, GBCC supports workforce development in service of student opportunity.

Mission Great Bay Community College expands intellectual and economic opportunity by providing affordable higher education in an environment that embodies excellence, innovation, and collaboration.

Vision Great Bay Community College will emphasize student learning and support and nurture an innovative spirit to be a leading academic institution in New England.

Core Values Success for Our Students – We are committed to the success of our students by adhering to the highest levels of academic and professional standards.

Teaching Excellence –We are committed to academic rigor and integrity that assures students a high-quality education that fosters personal and intellectual growth for productive careers and meaningful lives.

Workplace Culture – We create an environment that continually builds an exceptional community college through shared governance, cross-divisional collaboration, and a commitment to stand together as one college in delivery of our mission.

Creativity and Inquisitiveness – We strive to be a creative and inquisitive community based on the pursuit of knowledge, wisdom, and discovery.

Community Engagement – We meet our mission and improve as an organization through engagement with others in our broader community.

Civic Engagement - We promote volunteerism and service learning to foster engaged citizenship by integrating classroom learning with community involvement.

Diversity – We recognize and value diversity in its many forms as a representation of the richness of the human experience.

Citizenship and Sustainability – We pledge to be socially responsible citizens by adopting best practices that lessen our environmental footprint and lead to a healthier environment for all.

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Code of Ethics

Our college policies, procedures, decisions and actions are based on the following ethical principles:

• Responsibility – We accept responsibility for our actions.

• Fairness – We maintain balance and fairness and ensure equitable treatment.

• Honesty – We build trusting relationships by being honest and truthful.

• Mutual Respect –We accept each other regardless of our differences.

• Integrity – We maintain integrity by being incorruptible.

Core Attributes

Institutional Objective: This institution holds the belief that the academic program of each student (in completion of the requirements of the major and the general education requirements) provides the opportunity to develop core attributes that support both personal and professional growth and goal achievement.

Communication Skills: The ability to express ideas, collaborate, and articulate knowledge in a clear, focused, and organized manner.

Creativity: The ability to conceive and express original ideas, perspectives, and solutions.

Critical Thinking: The ability to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information in a logical manner.

Diverse Perspectives: The ability to examine a concept in contexts and from historical and diverse perspectives other than one’s own, and appreciate diversity required for personal and professional interaction.

Information Literacy: The ability to recognize when information is needed and can locate, evaluate, and use the needed information in an ethical, effective manner (ALA).

Quantitative Reasoning: The application of computational methods and numerical data interpretation to solve problems.

Scientific Processes: The application of scientific methods to gain knowledge and examine the laws, theories, and processes of physical, biological, or social phenomena.

Specialized Skills: The theoretical, ethical, technological, and applied knowledge for career entry and continued professional development.

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Center for Academic Planning and Support

GBCC’s nationally recognized Center for Academic Planning and Support (CAPS) offers the tools students need to be successful in college. A full range of support services is provided including tutoring in a variety of formats, a computer lab, academic counseling and study skill instruction, individualized support for disability services, ESOL and international students, gender equity and single parents/displaced homemaker’s programs, new student placement, computerized tutorials and test preparation, assessments, including CLEP and learning styles.

The Project Running Start Program

The Project Running Start Program is a unique higher education initiative for high school students. College courses are offered during the day at participating high schools. Students gain experience in college-level work and expectations, receive college and high school credit, and can earn college credits at a fraction of college tuition. College credits may be transferred to many two-year and four-year colleges across the country with no application fees when applying to CCSNH colleges Transfer and Articulation Agreement institutions.

Transfer and Articulation Agreement institutions

As a comprehensive community college, GBCC has developed partnerships with public and private four-year institutions both in and out of New Hampshire. The New Hampshire Transfer Connections Program allows students to start their education at Great Bay Community College in the Liberal Arts program and transfer to any of the University System of NH colleges or universities. Those include Plymouth State University, Granite State College, Keene State College, the University of New Hampshire, and the University of New Hampshire at Manchester. Great Bay Community College students have also successfully transferred courses to a number of schools outside of New Hampshire. A third of GBCC transfers go to the University of New Hampshire at Durham.

The Business and Training Center The Business and Training Center at Great Bay Community College has partnered with NH businesses to offer certification programs, courses and workshops designed to upgrade employee skills, advance leadership and management capabilities and support ever-changing job initiatives. Courses provide nationally recognized certification in a number of fields and are offered at the campus.

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Great Bay Community College Serves...

• High school students taking college courses through Running Start.

• Traditional students just graduating from high school.

• Adult student career changers, career advancers, displaced workers, adults seeking career counseling and training to accomplish their goals.

• Business community through customized short-term training.

• College graduates seeking career training/retraining.

Enrollment

• Fall 2019 FTE *: (Full Time Equivalents) – 1342.67

• Fall 2019 Head Count *: 1928

• Full Time: 34% • Part Time: 66%

• Gender: 59% Female, 41% Male

• Average Age: 25

• Median Age: 22 • Range: 15-70

Facts About GBCC Students at USNH Colleges The following apply: 1. FY18 = 63% = % of GBCC students transferring to USNH without Awards 2. FY18 = 85% = % of 1-year retention of CCSNH Transfer Students at USNH Fall 2016 Cohort re-enrolling in Fall

2017

Programs

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Arts, Humanities, Communication and Design

● American Studies

● Digital Media Communications

● English

● Fine Arts

● Liberal Arts

Business ● Accounting

• Accounting Certificate

● Business Administration

• Leadership & Management Certificate

• Sales & Digital Marketing Certificate

• Risk Management & Insurance Certificate

Health Sciences and Services ● Nursing

● Psychology

● Surgical Technology

● Veterinary Technology

• Veterinary Practice Management Certificate

● Massage Therapy Certificate

Hospitality and Culinary

● Hotel, Restaurant, and Event Management

● Event & Meeting Planning Certificate

● Hotel/Restaurant Management Certificate

● Spa & Wellness Management Certificate

Industry and Transportation

● Technical Studies

● Automotive Technology Certificate

● Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Certificate

● Welding Technology Certificate

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Social, Educational and Behavioral Science

● Criminal Justice

● Homeland Security Certificate

● Early Childhood Education

● Early Childhood Education Certificate

● Early Childhood Education Advanced Certificate

● History ● Psychology ● Teacher Preparation

STEM and Advanced Manufacturing ● Advanced Composites Manufacturing

• Computer Numeric Control (CNC) Certificate

• Nondestructive Testing Certificate

● Analytics

• Practical Data Science Certificate

● Bioengineering

● Biological Science

● Biotechnology

• Biotechnology Certificate

• Biotechnology Advanced Certificate

● Chemistry

● Computer Technologies

• Linux Certificate

• Programming Certificate

• Software Development Certificate

● Cyber Security Infrastructure

● Engineering Science

● Environmental Science

● Information Systems Technology

• Information Systems Technology Certificate

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Great Bay Community College Locations

GBCC Main Campus, 320 Corporate Dr., Portsmouth, NH

Great Bay Community College's main campus is in Portsmouth, NH at 320 Corporate Drive. The campus includes 122,000 square feet of academic space in the renovated former Pease Air Force Base hospital building. It houses over 50 classrooms, including laboratories for biology, chemistry, nursing, general sciences and veterinary technology. In 2015, GBCC added an additional 20,000 square feet with the construction of a student success center that engages students in the life of the College by integrating curricular and co-curricular programs, gymnasium, administrative offices, a student lounge, an exercise space, and locker rooms. Besides the introduction of a gymnasium that brought athletics to the college (part of the Yankee Small College Conference and US Collegiate Athletic Association), the building provides meeting space for student clubs and organizations and serves the seacoast community in hosting job fairs, conferences, fundraising events, and meetings.

GBCC’s Rochester Campus

GBCC’s Rochester Campus was created in 2102 in part by a TAACCCT grant through the US Department of Labor and in part by a special state allocation to support workforce training needs for aerospace companies coming to Rochester, NH. The 27,000 square foot facility includes state of the art manufacturing labs, classrooms, student lounge, and offices, and center was awarded the 2014 project of the year by the Northeast Economic Development Association. Today the center continues to support the workforce needs of a growing number of advanced manufacturing companies with programs in composites, CNC, metrology, and nondestructive testing as most recently, welding. In addition to advanced manufacturing programs, the Rochester campus offers general education courses to support students living or working in the Rochester region.

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The Community College System of New Hampshire

CCSNH is a public system of higher education consisting of seven colleges located across New Hampshire. CCSNH is led by a board of trustees, a chancellor, and the college presidents. CCSNH is organized pursuant to NH RSA 188-F. The Chancellor's Office is located in Concord, on the campus of New Hampshire Technical Institute.

Vision: 65 by 25: To maintain New Hampshire’s positive economic indicators, including low unemployment and high per capita income, NH will need 65 percent of adults with education beyond high school. CCSNH is committed to achieving this vision by 2025.

Quick facts about CCSNH:

• 95% of CCSNH students are New Hampshire residents; 2020-2021 in-state tuition is $215 per credit. • CCSNH offers over 250 associate degree programs, short-term certificate programs and specialized

training!

• Each college is served by its own president and has its own college advisory board. A list of the presidents of each of the institutions can be found here.

• CCSNH is a vital civic and economic engine for the state of New Hampshire with an operating budget of approximately $120 million. Through its seven independent colleges and their affiliated academic centers, CCSNH provides educational access and opportunity for over 26,000 learners annually throughout the state and has a current full-time equivalent enrollment of approximately 12,900 students. System colleges employ over 2,500 full and part-time faculty and staff.

• The seven colleges of the system, each serving various regions of the state with different student profiles, are:

o Great Bay Community College, (www.greatbay.edu) o Lakes Region Community College, (www.lrcc.edu) o Manchester Community College, (www.mccnh.edu) o Nashua Community College, (www.nashuacc.edu) o River Valley Community College, (www.rivervalley.edu) o White Mountains Community College, (www.wmcc.edu) o and New Hampshire Technical Institute (NHTI)-Concord (www.nhti.edu)

For the 2020-2021 academic year, in-state tuition is $215 per credit hour, tuition under the New England Regional Student Plan is $323 per credit hour, and out-of-state tuition is $490 per credit hour. There is also a $25 per credit Comprehensive Fee. Tuition and fee costs for full-time attendance can range from approximately $5,500 - $8,000 annually, depending on the student’s course load and academic program, making CCSNH’s colleges the most expensive community colleges in the country, but still a relative bargain when compared with most four-year colleges.

CCSNH Governance

The CCSNH Board of Trustees is composed of 23 voting members who are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the NH Executive Council. The members represent business & industry, education, health care, law

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enforcement, vocational education, labor, technology, CCSNH students and alumni, the community service sector, an employee member, and the public. Two of the seats are reserved for student representatives who serve one-year rotating terms; the employee serves one two-year term; and the other 21 Trustees serve four- year terms.

The Chancellor of CCSNH as well as each of the college presidents serve as ex-officio members of the Board, as does the governor of New Hampshire, the commissioner of the NH Department of Education, the commissioner of the NH Department of Business and Economic Affairs, and the commissioner of the NH Department of Employment Security. Biographies of each of the current Board of Trustees can be found at https://www.ccsnh.edu/board-of-trustees/.

The Community College System of New Hampshire has three certified bargaining units. Staff and adjunct faculty are each represented by the State Employees’ Association of New Hampshire, Inc., SEIU Local 1984 (SEA); and full-time faculty are represented by the New Hampshire Higher Education Union (NHHEU)/IBEW 2320.

Finances

For FY ‘21, of the approximately $116 million-dollar budget, state general funds comprise $55.4 million, with tuition and fees comprising almost the entirety of the remainder. CCSNH has an integrated budget and finance system and has adopted Banner Finance as its software.

The Foundation

The Community Colleges of New Hampshire Foundation (CCNHF), created in 2000, is a 501(c)(3) organization which operates independently of, but in alignment with, the colleges. It is the official entity for managing private resources for the Community College System of New Hampshire and currently has a portfolio of over $4M. Last year, the Foundation increased its scholarships disbursements for students by a multiple of six statewide. Additional information on the Foundation and members of the Board can be found here.

Accreditation & Reaccreditation

Great Bay Community College is a two-year public institution accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). Inquiries regarding accreditation status by NECHE should be directed to the administrative staff of the institution. NECHE is an independent, voluntary, nonprofit membership organization which connects and serves colleges and universities in New England. A globally recognized standard of excellence, NECHE Accreditation attests to a college’s high quality and integrity. An accredited college is one which has available the necessary resources to achieve its stated purposes through appropriate educational programs, is substantially doing so, and gives reasonable evidence that it will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. The last visit took place in December 2018 with a five-year review scheduled for 2023.

Specialized Accreditations

• Business Programs - Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)

• Nursing - National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), full accreditation; New Hampshire Board of Nursing and Nurse Registration, full accreditation

• Surgical Technology - Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)

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• Veterinary Technology - Committee on Veterinary Technology Education and Activities (AVMA-CVTEA)

For further information, please see: Great Bay Community College Self-Study 2018(NEASC); NEASC Fifth Year Interim Report 2012 Report.

THE ROLE OF THE PRESIDENT

The president plays a prominent, visible leadership role within the college and across the community. Reporting to the chancellor of the system, the president oversees the programs and operations of the college and the management of financial resources. The president must be a respectful manager, a strong advocate for students, and a convincing, credible leader of an institution dedicated to serving the educational and workforce needs of the community. As the chief executive officer, the president is ultimately responsible for the quality of service provided to GBCC’s students and will delegate responsibilities related to the operational and strategic management of the college. The president must be collaborative and inspire faculty, students, and staff to work together to achieve new levels of operational and instructional excellence.

As an external advocate, the president must develop appropriate coalitions, promote community college higher education, engage in community and statewide educational finance and policy debates, and build strong working relationships and partnerships with government, businesses, industry, K-12, as well as other educational institutions and organizations. In carrying out the duties of the presidency, the successful candidate will face several key challenges and opportunities, some of which are detailed as follows:

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CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

GBCC’s faculty, staff, and administration are genuinely committed to providing quality education and services to their students. As the leader of the administration, the president must recognize and encourage the accomplishments of students, faculty, and staff, as well as foster an organizational culture that embraces collaboration, trust, and respect by drawing upon the strong sense of institutional pride that already exists at GBCC.

Essential to this effort is the empowerment of all college employees in their roles and the availability of professional development and growth. S/he will need to work within the institution's shared governance framework which is an integral part of the campus culture.

The next president will work effectively with the CCSNH chancellor, board of trustees, and the presidents of the state’s other community colleges. The next president will need to be a strong leader to make difficult decisions based on data, evidence, and listening, and be will be able to explain the reasoning behind those decisions. Not unlike most institutes of higher education, in this COVID environment, the challenges for Great Bay Community College are: financial sustainability; planning in a new economic environment, and new educational delivery environment; helping achieve and maintain the balance between being an institution serving local needs and an institution which is part of a system which must be coordinated.

Clarify GBCC’s Strategic Priorities and Promote Programmatic Innovation

The president, along with the advisory board, must continue to hone the strategic vison for GBCC by actively listening to and involving students, faculty, and staff. The president must lead the college community in capitalizing on opportunities to create new programming and diversify the college’s revenues. S/he must understand and balance GBCC’s roots as a technical college and the need for technical skills in the local economy, with the value of the liberal arts and the growing demand for GBCC to be part of a four-year experience for students aspiring to transfer and receive bachelor’s degrees.

The college’s new president will engage the faculty in a process that identifies new initiatives that may involve some calculated but realistic risk, and which are responsive to student needs and the marketplace. GBCC must maintain a focus on STEM courses/programs, but also look to build enrollment in the business, health occupations and liberal arts. Consideration must also be given to identifying programs which no longer support the strategic goals of the college.

These difficult choices must be supported by a process that is collaborative, transparent, data-driven and market oriented--with a focus on assessment, outcomes, and market research. Consultation with the campus community in setting priorities will strengthen the president’s thought process and build buy-in. A keen understanding of budgets and an ability to clearly communicate decisions to the campus is particularly important at a time when resources are at a premium. The president will support processes to identify, collect, analyze, and use information and data for college-wide collective decision-making with a consistent focus on student and institutional outcomes.

Build Recognition and Partnerships for GBCC in the Seacoast Region

The president will work to raise the profile and strengthen the college’s presence as an integral, accessible

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community resource, enhancing its image and visibility as a comprehensive community college to the broader community. New Hampshire’s growing seacoast area, with its alliance of local chambers of commerce, offers promising potential for the college if leveraged successfully. Therefore, the new president will be extensively involved in the community, including outreach to local organizations, businesses, K-12, the military and government.

It is expected that s/he will lead the college in capitalizing on strong existing relationships with major businesses in the community, the state, and nationally. The coordination between the college’s offerings and community needs is critical to the continued success and prosperity of both. The new president must also work to capitalize on GBCC’s strong partnership with New Hampshire’s flagship—the University of New Hampshire.

Generate and Steward Financial Resources

GBCC is an enrollment-driven institution which runs on a lean and well-managed budget. In order for GBCC to continue offering affordable, high-quality education to the community, the president must work to ensure the financial sustainability of the college and secure funding from a diversified range of sources.

The president will be responsible for developing and stewarding GBCC's operating budget to support clearly identified priorities and assure institutional sustainability. To successfully manage GBCC's finances, the president must work closely with the advisory board, the system office, and the board of trustees to ensure that the college is prepared for all future economic scenarios. The president must also work effectively with elected and appointed public officials in a wide variety of public bodies, including the executive branch and the legislature at the city and state levels, to aggressively advocate for the college’s economic needs.

In addition, the president will work with the Community Colleges of NH Foundation in helping the college raise money through philanthropic donations and to generate corporate sponsorships through partnerships with the area’s businesses, industries, and public-sector enterprises. The president, along with the Foundation, will need to encourage and foster an active alumni association and build a culture of philanthropic support among the college’s alumni. Through personal efforts and by galvanizing the advisory board and staff, the president must be tireless in seeking all appropriate potential sources of financial support.

Focus on Building Enrollment, Retention and Student Success

Like most higher education institutions, GBCC is enrollment driven. Building enrollment and retention will strengthen the college and its ability to deliver on its mission of providing opportunity to students at a reasonable cost. The new president will assure that students are aware of their options and pathways to career or a four- year degree. The new president will be visible to students, involved in student life on campus and promote a strong sense of community and affiliation that will engage and support students inside and outside the classroom. The president will support faculty and staff engagement with students and understand the importance of small class sizes within a context of operational efficiency. The president will support processes to identify, collect, analyze, and use information and data for college-wide collective decision-making with a consistent focus on student and institutional outcomes to include support of the Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) process and development of a SEM plan.

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QUALIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

GBCC seeks a dynamic, entrepreneurial leader with a demonstrated ability to identify strategic goals, effectively communicate them, and translate them into action. The new president will be an effective agent of change. The successful candidate must be a compelling candidate for two-year education, as well as, understand the changing needs for 4-year education and societies call for life-long learning. Candidates for the position should have a track record of success in community relations, internal management, strategic planning, finance, and administration. Experience in the classroom is preferable. Prior experience in a collaborative union setting is highly desirable. Experience working in large, complex organizations is a strong asset. In addition, the successful candidate for president should possess many, if not all the following experience and qualifications:

Professional Qualifications and Personal Characteristics • An individual with high ethical standards and a dedication to openness, transparency and community;

• An individual with a deep commitment to and understanding of the mission of community colleges;

• A thought leader and pace-setter in the field

• An outcomes-focused leader who is fluent in financial and student success metrics.;

• A skilled manager of people and resources;

• A collaborative leader who is also comfortable making decisions;

• A leader with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in education;

• Resilience and flexibility in the face of unexpected constraints; a proven ability to implement change and manage conflict;

• A leader who is collegial, builds trust, encourages creativity and innovation, is optimistic and positive, and perseveres in the face of challenge;

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• An individual who is skilled in outreach and cultivating relationships that support the advancement of the college;

• An individual who is comfortable and effective as the spokesperson for the college, who can articulate a vision, educate and energize an audience, and be persuasive;

• A politically astute individual with a history of successful advocacy; • An individual who understands the needs of the business community, and who has the ability to engage

the participation of external stakeholders and develop strategic partnerships with a broad range of organizations;

• An individual who understands the impact of changing technologies on higher education;

• An understanding of and commitment to supporting diversity;

• Ability to be a persuasive negotiator, facilitator, and collaborator;

• Experience with collective bargaining;

• A history of direct work with elected and appointed public officials in a wide variety of public bodies, including some experience with the executives and the legislature at the city or state level;

• A history of advocacy on behalf of public education;

• An advocate for students and a demonstrated ability to relate to and interact with students;

• Experience working in a college that is part of a multi-campus system is ideal;

• Experience working with transfer issues is desirable;

• A master’s degree from an accredited institution is required; an earned doctorate is preferred

New Hampshire and the Seacoast Region

The state of New Hampshire encompasses a small but diverse geography stretching from the White Mountains and the Canadian border in the North to the suburbs of Boston in the south. Bordered on the east and west by Maine and Vermont, respectively, the state has a sizable rural population as well as the small but cosmopolitan cities such as Manchester, Nashua, Portsmouth and Concord. The state is home to approximately 1.3 million residents.

New Hampshire is notable for its strong civic culture, as well as for the high quality of life it affords its citizens. The state is routinely ranked as the “most livable state” in the country, owing to its impressive natural beauty, various recreational and cultural opportunities, and other quality-of-life indicators such as low crime and negligible traffic. The state has a strong culture of independence exemplified by the official motto, “Live free or

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die.” The state levies no personal income tax or general sales tax. The state also holds a special place in the national and international consciousness for its quadrennial “first in the nation” presidential primary.

New Hampshire residents take their civic responsibility seriously, and the level of engagement is impressive. The citizenry prides itself on being both broadminded and practical. The size of the state along with the culture creates an environment that is uncommon in the United States. Citizens are on a first name basis with their elected officials and civic leaders. State-wide offices, including the governorship, are contested every two years. The bicameral legislative body, called the general court, consists of the house of representatives and the senate. The house of representatives is the fourth-largest legislative body in the English- speaking world, with 400 members. The Senate has 24 members. New Hampshire is a state that both enables and demands a high level of personal engagement of its civic leaders.

Portsmouth, N.H., a city of roughly 21,000 people, sits near the mouth of the Piscataqua River, a short, wide tidal river that divides New Hampshire and Maine. The city also is at the hub of a metropolitan region that includes the cities of Rochester and Dover, N.H., and many towns – Exeter, Hampton, Greenland, Stratham, Newington, and Rye, N.H.; Kittery, Eliot, South Berwick and York, Maine; and others.

Settled in 1623, Portsmouth claims to be the nation’s third-oldest city. It served as a focal point on the Eastern seaboard until the late 1800s when rail travel did in the shipping industry. John Paul Jones’ ship The Ranger was built in Portsmouth, and the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (which lies across the river in Maine), still active, was established in 1800 as the country’s first Naval shipyard.

A vibrant, coastal New England city, Portsmouth honors its colorful history, preserving is authenticity while remaining passionately engaged in shaping the future. Its working seaport, unique locally owned shops and restaurants, world class culture, engaging outdoor activities, vibrant nightlife and interesting local character attract visitors from around the world. Once one of the nation’s busiest ports and shipbuilding sites, Portsmouth has one of the oldest working ports in the United States.

The geographic location, historic past and cultural strength of Portsmouth regularly lands it on various “best places to live” lists.

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By the Numbers

Distance from Portsmouth Manchester NH – 50 miles Boston – 50 miles Portland ME – 50 miles New York – 258 miles Montreal – 294 miles

Elevation: 20 feet

For more information, please see: www.portsmouthnh.com, www.goportsmouthnh.com

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Process for Application and Nomination

Applications will include a resume or curriculum vitae along with a letter of application outlining the candidate’s match to the criteria established in the leadership profile. All application materials are to be submitted online by

February 21, 2021 for best consideration.

If you have additional questions about this opportunity, please feel free to outreach to Monica Bradley, Chief Human Resources Officer for the Community College System, at mbradley@ccsnh.edu.

Great Bay Community College is part of the Community College System of NH, committed to creating and

maintaining a positive and productive learning environment for students, a professional setting for its employees, and a community atmosphere grounded in mutual respect, dignity, and integrity. In light of these objectives, the

Community College System prohibits all manner of discrimination in the administration of its employment programs and practices on the basis of unlawful criteria including race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, and

veteran status, as defined under applicable law.

For more information about Great Bay Community College, please visit www.greatbay.edu.

For more information about the Community College System of New Hampshire, please visit www.ccsnh.edu.