Maine Community College System

We're committed to growing Maine's workforce with our employer partners, particularly through short-term training offered through MCCS's The Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine's Workforce. That solutions-oriented work got a nice shout-out in a recent Forbes column by Matt Gandal, CEO of Education Strategy Group. "At a moment when learners and lawmakers alike are seeking to make the tie between higher education and careers more explicit, noncredit education offers a real opportunity if we have the wherewithal to approach that work differently," Gandal wrote. "The Maine Community College System and their employer partners have exemplified this for many years. The system undertook an intentional effort to cultivate deep, mutually beneficial relationships with leaders in key local industries like logging and naval ship-building. By inviting these employers to help shape noncredit offerings and developing creative solutions—including student stipends and guaranteed job placements—to boost retention and completion, Maine’s community college leaders have been able to establish strong talent pipelines and build trust with local industry, who now see them as a solution."

Meet Heather! Another outstanding employee at Maine’s community colleges. Heather Smale is one of the people that make Washington County Community College such a great place to work. Before her current role as business manager, Heather was the executive assistant to the president and the human resources coordinator. Heather studied business administration at Boston University. Her passion for the college, her colleagues, the students, and the community is truly felt in the effort she puts in to her work. We are so fortunate to have Heather in her role at WCCC. “There are many things I like about working at WCCC, but if I had to pick the top couple of things, one would be our unwavering commitment to and support of our students,” Heather said. “More than just something we proclaim; It is the heartbeat behind everything we do and getting to see the difference that makes in our students’ lives is extremely fulfilling. The other would be the incredible community of supportive, collaborative, talented people I get to work with.”    Thank you, Heather! We are proud to work with you.

Great conversations at the annual Educate Maine Symposium! MCCS presenters included President David Daigler and Chief Workforce Development Officer Dan Belyea.

The Maine Community College System is looking for a full-time Director of General Ledger Accounting. See the job description below or visit our website for more information. To apply, applicants must use the MCCS online application. https://lnkd.in/g_QDaWBe

Meet Mike! Another incredible employee at Maine’s community colleges. Before he began working at Central Maine Community College, Mike Henry worked for IBM, where he had the opportunity to cover all seven community colleges in Maine. During that time, he became familiar with each campus, and when he decided to leave corporate America, he deliberately chose to work at CMCC because of its unique and welcoming environment. Today Mike is an incredibly respected business faculty member who is teaching “Intro to Computer Applications,” “Spreadsheets,” and “Business Capstone” this semester. What does he enjoy most about working at CMCC? "That’s the easiest question to answer: it’s the students," he said. "Without a doubt, they are the heart of everything I love about this institution. The second thing I enjoy most is ... well, the students again! Their energy, growth, and dedication are truly inspiring.” Mike said this year is particularly special for him as he is teaching the son of a former student. “I first met him when he was just a few months old at a CMCC basketball game, where his proud parents were excited to introduce him to everyone,” Mike said. “It's incredible to see how the CMCC community connects across generations.” Thank you, Mike! We are proud to work with you.

The Maine Community College System is looking for a full-time Information Systems Specialist III (ISS III) position located at Washington County Community College in Calais. See the job description below or click the link below to go to our website for more information. To apply, applicants must use the MCCS online application. https://lnkd.in/gadeDn6i

Meet Dr. Anne Crampton! Another outstanding employee at Maine's community colleges. Anne serves as the Dean of Education York County Community College. Anne has an extensive 30 years of experience in education. During that time, Anne taught at the primary and secondary levels before transitioning into higher education, first in the classroom and then into academic leadership. Anne holds a PhD in Education for Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Minnesota, an M.A. in English literature, and a B.A. in English with a History minor from Macalester College. Anne's colleagues note her thoughtful and engaging leadership style as well as her ability to communicate and connect with faculty and staff. Most recently, Anne worked at YCCC on the development of high impact short-training programs with our local industry partners prior to taking on her new role. “I've been so impressed with the people at YCCC and across the system for their positive energy and commitment to students and community.” Anne mentioned, “I'm excited for the year ahead!” Prior to YCCC, Anne served as the Academic Program Director for Woodring College of Education at Western Washington University. She led efforts to advance equity and inclusion by recruiting cohorts of diverse students and developing programs to promote belonging in and outside of the classroom. Thank you, Anne! We are proud to work with you.

Maine’s community colleges join in mourning the passing of Mike Aube, former Chair, and member of the MCCS Board of Trustees and Director of the MCCS Maine Quality Centers.   Mike was the consummate professional as he helped expand economic development across the State of Maine. He was driven by a desire to bring good jobs to communities. And he did that repeatedly. Mike's eyes lit up when he was able to match companies with workers. He knew what those jobs would mean for the hard-working individual, their families, and their town.    We in the community college system saw his skills in action as a member of our Board of Trustees and eventually as the Chair of the Board. His primary focus was ensuring Maine would have low-cost, high-quality colleges to provide its students with a path to a brighter future.   Our deepest condolences go out to his family and all those whose lives he touched.

The Maine Community College System (MCCS) is seeking a full-time Administrative Coordinator. The primary function of this position is to provide advanced and very complex administrative and project management support to the The Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine's Workforce. See the job description below or visit https://lnkd.in/gzrBuWdS for more information. To apply, applicants must use the MCCS online application.

Meet Shannon! Another outstanding employee at Maine’s community colleges. Shannon Cook has been the registrar at Northern Maine Community College since 2020. She began her career at NMCC in 1993 and has held multiple positions there, including assistant director of financial aid. A Washburn native, Shannon is responsible for all of NMCC’s student academic records, including ongoing maintenance and integrity. She earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Husson University in 2008, and an associate degree in legal administration at NMCC. Shannon's determination and commitment to detail sets her apart from others. Her experience and expertise are relied upon heavily at NMCC as she has a diverse background at the institution. Shannon is regularly the first person in the office each morning, ensuring that the NMCC registrar’s office is operating at 100% efficiency. “What I love most about my job is the sense of family that NMCC has and seeing students succeed in their goals.” Shannon said. “My favorite time of year is graduation when you see them march across in front of their family and friends to receive that piece of paper that have worked so hard on to get.” Thank you, Shannon! We are proud to work with you.