Preferred Qualifications: Successful academic administrative experience including both fiscal and supervisory responsibilities, especially within the field of agriculture; Demonstrated success with student recruitment and retention initiatives; Experience with formalized assessment; Record of external funding through grants and/or donor fundraising; Demonstrated success with online education. The community boasts excellent recreational programs and facilities, including the comprehensive Center for Health Improvement, Hays Aquatic Park, Smoky Hill Country Club, Hays Municipal Golf Course, and extensive walking, running, and biking trails.