New 
President
 Berkshire Community College | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Pittsfield | |
 Dec 16, 2025 | |
 Berkshire Community College The Board of Trustees and Presidential Search Committee of Berkshire Community College (BCC) invite nominations and applications for the position of President. The College seeks a visionary, collaborative leader to guide its next chapter of growth and innovation. The incoming President will lead BCC in fulfilling its mission to provide equitable, accessible, and transformative learning opportunities that meet the current and evolving needs of Berkshire County's diverse community. Founded in 1960, BCC has the distinction of being the first community college established in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Over 2,000 students have access to more than 40 associate degree and certificate programs of study as well as guaranteed junior status agreements with close to 30 other colleges. Courses are offered in a variety of remote, face-to-face, and hybrid formats to expand access and support student learning. Berkshire Community College's 180-acre campus located just minutes from downtown Pittsfield, Massachusetts, provides students from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds with an intimate learning environment characterized by small class sizes, individualized support services, and meaningful opportunities for interaction with faculty. The modern campus facilities support both rigorous academics and student life, creating a welcoming community where learners can thrive. As the community's college, BCC serves as an essential educational and economic anchor for Berkshire County. The new President will strengthen and expand partnerships with regional businesses, industries, and community organizations that create pathways to student success and workforce development. With a sincere commitment to fostering an environment of care for students, employees, and the broader community, the President will work alongside dedicated faculty and staff, community partners, and elected officials to advance the College's regional prominence. In an era of rapid technological, demographic, and educational change, this leader will champion innovative approaches to teaching and learning while maintaining the College's historic commitment to access and opportunity. The Board seeks a president with executive presence, genuine compassion, and exceptional communication skills, someone who can inspire confidence, build consensus, and tell the compelling story of BCC's impact. Success in this role requires demonstrated ability in strategic planning, programmatic leadership, relationship building across diverse constituencies, and fundraising and financial stewardship. The next President shall reflect the education and experience that represent the highest levels of qualifications for a leader of a respected and vital academic institution such as BCC. The next President is expected to begin by July 2026. Please visit: https://www.academicsearch.org/BCCPresident to view the full position profile, including the full list of qualifications, the leadership agenda, and instructions for submitting applications. Berkshire Community College is partnering with Academic Search in this search. Applications, nominations, and expressions of interest can be sent confidentially to BCCPresident@academicsearch.org. Interested candidates are encouraged to reach out via email to the above address to schedule a confidential conversation with one of the senior consultants for the search: Dr. Nancy Crimmin and Dr. Eric Richtmyer. Please include a copy of your curriculum vitae. Although nominations are not required to be considered for this position, leaders who know outstanding candidates are welcome to submit confidential nominations by email. Please be sure to include the nominee's full name, position, institution/ organization, and email address. The search remains open until the position is filled; however, for full consideration by the Search Committee, candidates should submit application materials by January 26, 2026. Finalists for the position will participate in campus interviews that will include a public presentation. This is a full-time, benefited, exempt, professional non-union position. The current annual salary range for this position is $240,000 to $300,000. For more information on presidential compensation, including factors that the Board of Higher Education (BHE) takes into consideration in establishing the initial salary of a new president, please see BHE Compensarion and Evaluation Guidelines and Procedures for State University and Community College Presidents, Section II.A. All applications will be treated confidentially. Berkshire Community College is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Members of traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. jeid-fa409a0eb466b44eb10bc5077734923b | |