President - Confidential : Job Details

President

About the Company

Prestigious university providing science & liberal arts programs

IndustryHigher Education

TypeEducational Institution

Founded1913

Employees501-1000

Categories

• Education
• Alumni
• Higher Education
• Universities

About the Role

The Company is seeking a visionary and inclusive leader to serve as its President. The successful candidate will be a student-centered executive with a strong commitment to academic excellence, student success, and community engagement. This role is pivotal in guiding the institution through its next chapter of growth and transformation, particularly in the context of its recent designation as a polytechnic university. The President will be responsible for strategic planning, financial management, and fostering a culture of shared governance and transparency. A key focus will be on promoting social and environmental responsibility, as well as championing diversity, equity, and inclusion across all levels of university life.Applicants for the President position at the company should hold a terminal degree and have a proven track record in higher education leadership, with a strong emphasis on promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. The role requires a leader with integrity, effective communication skills, and the ability to build trust within the campus community. The ideal candidate will have experience in building community partnerships, fundraising, and collaboratively developing and implementing institutional goals. They must be adept at financial management and be prepared to lead the university in a manner that is responsive to the needs of a fast-changing world and regional economic and workforce demands. The President will also be expected to be a visible and engaged member of both the university and the surrounding community, with a focus on fostering sustainable growth and ensuring the institution remains a beacon of academic excellence and social responsibility.

Hiring Manager TitleChancellor

Direct Reports7

Travel PercentLess than 10%

Functions

• CEO/President
• Operations
• General Management
• Strategy