President

President

About the Company

Esteemed faith-based education institution

Industry

Higher Education

Type

Educational Institution

Founded

1856

Employees

201-500

About the Role

The Company is seeking a President to serve as its Chief Executive Officer, with a primary focus on ensuring the success of the institution's mission, academic integrity, fiscal stability, and sustainability. The successful candidate will be responsible for strategic and operational leadership, including enrollment management, fundraising, personnel development, and physical plant management. This role requires a visionary, strategic, and creative thinker who can provide innovative and visionary leadership in academic, fiscal, administrative, and professional matters. The President will work closely with the Board of Trustees and must be committed to the values of the institution, which is rooted in the Christian faith and dedicated to the intellectual, spiritual, and personal growth of its community. Applicants for the President position at the company should have a proven record of successful leadership and managerial skills, exceptional people skills, and the ability to be an effective fundraiser. The role demands a leader with a strong financial acumen, good business management skills, and a willingness to make difficult decisions. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the mission and vision of the institution, be politically savvy, and have a strong appreciation for the role of intercollegiate athletics. While a terminal degree is preferred, individuals with outstanding success in business or a professional career are also encouraged to apply. The President will be expected to be actively engaged with the student body, faculty, and staff, and to maintain productive relationships with a wide variety of external stakeholders.

Hiring Manager Title

Board Chair

Travel Percent

Less than 10%

Functions

• CEO / President