Presidents/Chancellors

President

Institution web site: http://www.presby.edu/
Location: Clinton, SC 29325
Posted date: January 20, 2012

Presbyterian College has transformed lives for over 130 years. Widely recognized for the quality of its academic program and designated a “Best Buy” by Fiske, PC, as it is known, now seeks its next president to lead the college to even greater prominence and distinction.

A Carnegie One Liberal Arts College, having a long standing relationship with the Presbyterian Church USA, Presbyterian College offers its students a recognized educational experience that is built on the principles of excellence, honor, and service.  PC, however, has never rested on its considerable laurels. In recent years, the college has undertaken several strategic initiatives to expand its reach and to ensure its financial future. Foremost among these are the addition of a school of pharmacy, a Confucius Institute, a strategic review of its central academic programs, and the move to NCAA Division I athletics. The new president will have the opportunity to leverage these programs to further raise the national profile of the institution. The president will also lead the college during the late phases of its current, $50 million fund-raising campaign, providing him or her with the opportunity to engage immediately and substantively with alumni and others who have the capacity to impact directly the future success of the institution.

With a student body of approximately 1,350 and 99 faculty members, PC is a tightly-knit community of scholars and learners. In the liberal arts college, 98% of the students live on campus, 70% participate in community service and 30% are engaged in athletics. This familial environment also typifies PC alumni, who are passionate about and committed to the institution.  Building on the successful tenure of PC’s retiring president, its new leader and 17th president will have an excellent opportunity to galvanize the college community around a vision for the institution’s future.

Accomplishing this task will require a leader with a deep appreciation for the core values of the institution and of higher education as well as the business acumen necessary to continue the college’s financial integrity.  Characteristics that are required include a demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the liberal arts; support for graduate and professional education; a vision for the future of institutions like PC in our global society and the strategic sense to plan for that future; proven skill at fund raising; outstanding interpersonal, communications, and relationship-building skills; and the qualities of leadership that inspire others to take action.  It is expected that PC’s next president will be an active member of a Christian church.

Presbyterian College stands ready to accompany its new president into a strong future. That leader will have the opportunity to have a significant personal impact on its path to that future.

Inquiries, nominations, and applications are invited. Interested individuals should provide a letter describing their interest in and qualification for the position, a resume, and the names and contact information for five references. This packet should be sent electronically via email to PC’s consultants, Robin Mamlet, Alice Miller and Dennis Barden, at PCPresident@wittkieffer.com.

Documents that must be mailed may be sent to Witt/Kieffer at the following address:

Presbyterian College Presidential Search Committee c/o Witt/Kieffer

2015 Spring Road Suite 510

Oak Brook IL 60523

Confidential inquiries and questions concerning this search may be directed to the college’s consultants through the office of Kelly Torres at 630-575-6118.

Presbyterian College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Category: Academic Careers, Jobs, Presidents/Chancellors

President

Institution web site: http://www.uindy.edu/
Location: Indianapolis, IN 46227
Posted date: December 15, 2011

University of Indianapolis invites nominations and applications for the Presidency. The University of Indianapolis, popularly known as UIndy, is a private, comprehensive and diverse institution of higher education. Affiliated with the United Methodist Church, UIndy is distinguished by highly respected undergraduate programs in teacher education, communications and the health sciences, nationally ranked graduate programs, and Centers of Excellence focusing on aging studies and education reform and leadership.

The University seeks a visionary, dynamic and entrepreneurial leader with a strong commitment to excellence in higher education, successful experience in teaching and academic administration in higher education, demonstrated administrative skills in managing a complex organization, and the ability to work with the Board of Trustees to guide the institution to the next level of excellence. The successful candidate will likely possess an earned doctorate, or a terminal degree with uniquely transferable experience, a record of scholarly publications, a strong understanding of and commitment to excellence in teaching, research/scholarship/creative activities, public service, and a demonstrated commitment to shared governance and promoting diversity. The ideal candidate should possess a “student-centered” leadership style which demonstrates a commitment to the student body and the ability to lead faculty, administrators, and staff.

As the chief representative of the University to a wide variety of external constituencies, the President must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to integrate best practices from a variety of sectors. An appreciation for the role of the University in enhancing economic and community development in the region and the capacity to attract financial support from the public and private sectors will be essential. The President must be a risk-taker with integrity who is responsive, decisive, and creative and has a passion for excellence. Individuals from non-academic sectors who have non-traditional but comparable skill sets will be considered.

Additional information is available at http://www.uindy.edu/administration-and-trustees/presidential-search.  All applications and nominations will be held in the strictest of confidence. Review of potential candidates will begin immediately and application materials should be received by January 31, 2012 for full consideration. Applications should include a formal letter of interest and curriculum vitæ. Please email applications and nominations to:

uindy-prez@kornferry.com

Ken Kring and Paul Chou, Co-Managing Directors of the Global Education Practice Korn/Ferry International

The University of Indianapolis is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.

Category: Academic Careers, Jobs, Presidents/Chancellors

President and Chief Executive Officer

Institution web site: http://www.wiidc.org/
Location: Washington, DC 20036
Posted date: October 11, 2011

The Washington Internship Institute (WII), an educational nonprofit organization and a recognized leader in the field of experiential education, is seeking a President and Chief Executive Officer who will provide visionary and strategic leadership for the organization’s third decade of providing powerful learning experiences and customized programs for diverse populations.

About the Washington Internship Institute:

Located in the heart of downtown Washington DC, WII is dedicated to providing substantive internships in the Washington area to college students and recent graduates from a wide variety of U. S. and international colleges and universities.  WII is distinguished by its structured academic environment in which students can complete a full semester of course credit through enriching internships that match each student’s academic and career interests.  In addition to the internship, WII requires all students to participate in a weekly internship seminar that includes sharing of information about and reflection on the work experiences of all interns, and development of a professional portfolio that provides evidence of the student’s ability to link their academic preparation to the skills and competencies developed through their internship.

Internship programs include:

The Capital Experience, providing opportunities for students in any major; Embassy and Diplomatic Scholars, designed for students with interests in international relations, diplomacy, foreign languages or international business;

Go Green!, designed for students interested in a focus on environmental policy.

For further information about the Washington Internship Institute and its programs please visit www.wiidc.org

About the Position:

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the new President and CEO has an exciting opportunity to add new ideas and a fresh perspective to an organization that is poised to expand its market niche as a world-class institute for Washington-based internships.  The President and CEO oversees a staff of 10, including four seminar faculty members, and oversees a budget of $1M.

Essential responsibilities include:

•           Provide visionary and strategic leadership for the organization

•           Oversee all aspects of WII programs, including its internship and  faculty fellows programs

•           Establish and carry out enrollment goals for the Institute

•           Develop and implement a plan for maintaining existing institutional affiliations and internship sites while at the same time increasing the numbers of participating institutions and internship settings

•           Oversee the financial wellbeing of the organization, paying particular attention to expanding sources of revenues through fundraising.

Marketing and External Relations responsibilities include promoting positive working relationships with all constituents: students and prospective students; campus and internship site partners; and alumni.  The CEO and President will also expand the visibility of WII within the higher education community through presentations at national conferences and engaging in professional activities.  Programming responsibilities include general oversight of all student internship programs, managing the Faculty Fellows Program, and annual assessment and evaluation of each of the internship programs.

Staff supervision responsibilities include the recruitment, hiring, training and evaluation of all staff.

The Successful Candidate:

The ideal candidate will possess an advanced degree and will have a thorough understanding of and demonstrated commitment to experiential education.   He or she will demonstrate successful accomplishments as an academic leader, will be experienced in working with a Board of Directors, and will possess expertise in strategic planning, budgeting, fundraising, and staff development.  Candidates must possess experience working effectively with students.  A demonstrated sensitivity to diversity in staffing, curriculum and decision-making processes is a must, as is sound managerial judgment.  The successful candidate will be a high-energy person with the ability to articulate a compelling vision for an organization.  He or she will possess an entrepreneurial spirit and creativity in solving problems.  Candidates should have the ability to command respect as an ethical person with outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Evidence of strong interpersonal skills is also critical to success in this position. Familiarity with the Washington DC and greater Metro area is a plus.

Specific competencies required for this position include:

•           Marketing acumen, including the ability to interpret the benefits of experiential learning, to foster effective and productive partnerships with higher education institutions, the ability to define and communicate the value-added elements of the WII internship experience

•           Intercultural competency, including the ability to connect and relate to learners and institutional partners in a variety of cultures, populations, and ages

•           Familiarity with the use of technology to enhance the goals of WII programs and its administrative processes

•           Experience as a facilitator including the ability to leverage ideas into action

•           Proven success obtaining funding through fund raising, grants or other sources

•           Strength in program development and strategic planning and assessment, including the ability to analyze market trends and data leading to the development of strategic direction for new programs and services

•           Success in establishing and maintaining professional relationships with Board members

•           Success in motivating, engaging, and mentoring staff

How to Apply:

Interested individuals should send information including a letter describing their interest in and qualifications for the position, a resume, and contact information including email addresses for five references. The information should be sent electronically (Microsoft Word attachments preferred) to Bill Spelman at Leadership@wspelman.com, and the subject line should read CEOWII.  Documents that must be mailed should be sent to William Spelman Executive Search, Stony Point Landing, 667 Midship Circle, Webster, NY 14580. Confidential inquiries will be received at 603. 978-0316. Confidentiality will be maintained, and references will not be contacted without prior knowledge or approval of the candidate. For full consideration, all materials should be received by November 7, 2011. The process will continue until the position is filled.

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