President - Confidential : Job Details

President

About the Company

Well-established private university

IndustryHigher Education

TypeEducational Institution

Founded1891

Employees201-500

About the Role

The Company is seeking a President to serve as its Chief Executive Officer, with a focus on providing transformational leadership and ensuring the success of the institution's mission. The successful candidate will be responsible for enrollment management, academic integrity, fiscal stability, marketing, fundraising, personnel development, and physical plant management. This role requires a visionary and strategic leader with a proven record of successful leadership in an academic environment, a strong understanding of higher education finance, and a sincere commitment to teaching and learning. The President will work closely with the Board of Trustees to develop and execute a strategy that aligns with the values of the institution and will be the face of the University, promoting and marketing it in various capacities.Candidates for the President position at the company should have a terminal degree and a background that demonstrates a passion for a student-centered, liberal arts education. The role demands exceptional people skills, excellent communication, and the ability to build and maintain close relationships. The ideal candidate will be inclusive, decisive, and have a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Responsibilities also include leading aggressive fundraising efforts, particularly in support of endowment, programs, and facilities, and ensuring that the academic programs and curriculum are up-to-date and consistent with the institution's direction. The President will be expected to maintain regular contact with alumni, faculty, staff, and the student body, and to work with various support groups to foster strong ties to the institution's affiliated religious organization.

Direct Reports4

Travel PercentLess than 10%

Functions

• CEO/President
• Operations
• General Management
• Strategy