Associate/Assistant Dean or Director
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California State University Monterey Bay
Assistant Dean, College of Science
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Posted Wednesday, September 17, 2025
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Job no: 551750 Work type: Management (MPP) Location: Monterey Bay Categories: MPP, Administrative, At-Will, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)
Classification: Administrator I Hours: Full-time / 40 hours per week FLSA: Exempt
Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $7,500 to $9,583* mo. CSU Salary Schedule *CSUMB provides pay scales representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for this position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, and CSU systemwide pay for comparable jobs.
Priority Screening Date: October 31, 2025 Recruitment Status: Open Until Filled
ABOUT CSUMB
California State University, Monterey Bay is a mid-sized university in California’s Central Coast that grants undergraduate and graduate degrees. Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement, CSUMB is part of the nation’s largest four-year public university system, California State University, which educates nearly 460,000 students every year.
With a vibrant, diverse student body of over 7,000 students, CSU Monterey Bay is both a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our staff and faculty transform students’ lives with a focus on student success and engagement through experiential learning, service learning, and a strong emphasis on multicultural and global perspectives. CSUMB’s sustainability goal is to be carbon neutral by 2030.
The university’s Strategic Plan prioritizes inclusive excellence through recruiting and investing in developing a diverse body of faculty, staff and administrators. Many appreciate living and working close to the shores of beautiful Monterey Bay, with easy access to recreational areas from Big Sur to Santa Cruz. Nearby opportunities for collaborative research include working in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Silicon Valley, and with colleagues at local research universities, including UC Santa Cruz and Stanford University.
As one of the 23 campuses in the CSU system, CSUMB offers excellent benefits, including access to below-market-rate rental housing on East Campus, and competitive salaries for faculty and staff. With proximity to the San Francisco Bay Area and San Jose, opportunities for faculty, staff and students are as endless as the shores of the nearby Pacific Ocean.
PURPOSE:
Under the general direction of the Dean and in collaboration with the Associate Dean, the Assistant Dean of the College of Science supports the effective and equitable operation of the College. The Assistant Dean provides leadership for technical and laboratory services, supervises support staff, manages instructional infrastructure, and ensures regulatory compliance related to laboratory safety and facilities. This position contributes to strategic planning and the implementation of capital improvement projects, manages procurement and equipment lifecycle, and supports instructional innovation. The Assistant Dean collaborates with campus partners to support student learning, promote inclusive excellence, and ensure alignment with the College's and the University's mission and goals.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Leadership & Supervision of Technical Staff
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- Serves as the lead MPP for the College of Science's technical and laboratory support personnel.
- Supervises performance management of all college staff, including oversight of annual evaluations, training, and professional development planning.
- Establishes staff goals, monitors work outputs, and implements performance improvement plans in collaboration with Human Resources as needed.
- Laboratory Instructional Support Management
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- Leads the strategic and operational planning of instructional laboratory support, ensuring timely coordination of semester, annual, and long-range schedules.
- Supervises the deployment and quality of technical support for laboratory and field-based instruction, maintaining instructional continuity and safety.
- Coordinates cross-departmentally with faculty, department chairs, and schedulers to optimize laboratory resource allocation.
- Facilities and Infrastructure Operations
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- Serves as the College’s Point of Contact for facility systems requiring specialized technical knowledge, including HVAC, refrigeration, power systems, digital access/security, and sensitive scientific equipment with 24/7 monitoring needs.
- Ensures proactive monitoring and timely maintenance of laboratory infrastructure by supervising technical staff.
- Oversees collaborations with Facilities Services and external contractors and coordination repair schedules, and ensures minimal instructional disruption.
- Project Management & Planning for Capital Improvements
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- Manages the planning, development, and operational readiness of existing, new, or renovated teaching and research spaces.
- Prepares scope documents, reports, and presentations for internal review and external engagement with contractors, architects, and granting agencies.
- Represents the College of Science in facilities and capital project planning meetings and other relevant areas as needed.
- Procurement and Equipment Lifecycle Management
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- Oversees procurement, maintenance, and repair of scientific equipment and materials, including those requiring unique sourcing or regulatory compliance.
- Oversees and approves funding and manages electronic inventories of capital assets, including software, instrumentation, and instructional hardware.
- Oversees vendor agreements, warranties, and service-level compliance.
- Coordinates and monitors vendor agreements, warranties, and service-level compliance.
- Compliance, Risk, and Safety
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- Ensures compliance with CSU, Cal OSHA, and campus regulations related to laboratory safety, chemical storage, equipment operation, and hazardous waste.
- Liaises with Environmental Health and Safety, Risk Management, and University Police to support risk mitigation planning and incident response.
- Coordinates required technical safety training for staff, faculty, and student workers following applicable mandates.
- Instructional Innovation & Program Support
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- Serves as a consultant to faculty and technical staff regarding facilities and equipment needs in support of the design and implementation of new science curricula that require innovative instructional setups or specialized equipment.
- Supports interdisciplinary and inter-institutional teaching and research initiatives by aligning technical services and infrastructure.
- Strategic and Operational Advising
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- Provides strategic input to the Dean, Associate Dean, and College leadership regarding technology, staffing, and facilities planning in support of college and university goals.
- Manages policy development affecting laboratory operations, technical support services, and instructional infrastructure.
- Participates in CSU-wide committees or communities of practice related to technical or laboratory management as needed.
Other Functions:
Perform other job-related duties and special projects as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
- Principles and methods related to providing administrative and technical support services in an academic science environment.
- Instructional laboratory operations, including safety standards, infrastructure systems (e.g., HVAC, refrigeration, digital security), and equipment lifecycle management.
- Applicable federal, state, and CSU regulations, including Cal/OSHA, environmental health and safety, chemical and hazardous materials handling, and laboratory compliance standards.
- Materials, supplies, instrumentation, and digital systems relevant to science curricula, their characteristics, sourcing, and instructional uses.
- Capital project planning, facilities design processes, and vendor management in academic or research settings.
- Strategic planning, performance management, and supervisory practices in a unionized public higher education setting.
Skills in:
- Project management and planning, including preparing reports, scope documents, and budgets for internal and external stakeholders.
- Performance supervision, including conducting evaluations, setting expectations, and coaching for professional development.
- Building cross-functional collaboration with faculty, staff, campus units, and external contractors to achieve operational goals.
- Analyzing and resolving complex operational problems involving facilities, equipment, staffing, or risk.
- Communicating clearly and professionally in written, verbal, and presentation formats for diverse audiences.
Ability to:
- Plan, organize, and schedule support operations to meet a comprehensive range of instructional and technical needs.
- Operate, troubleshoot, and coordinate repair or replacement of technical and scientific equipment.
- Coordinate college-wide laboratory support services that ensure instructional continuity, student safety, and equipment availability.
- Develop off-campus and inter-institutional resources for specialized equipment, facilities planning, or interdisciplinary initiatives.
- Interpret and apply campus policies and external regulations in laboratory operations and capital project management.
- Exercise sound independent judgment and decision-making in a dynamic, multi-department academic environment.
- Promote equity, inclusion, and student success through strategic planning and culturally responsive services.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in a scientific or engineering-related field.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience supervising a laboratory, including direct oversight of technical staff, instructional support operations, or scientific facilities.
- Demonstrated experience in coordinating laboratory safety, equipment maintenance, and compliance with applicable regulations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:
- Ph.D. in a scientific or engineering-related field.
- Commitment to transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and be self-directed in prioritization of tasks and initiatives
- Technical fluency with Oracle/PeopleSoft, CSU Common Management System, or equivalent student information system; Microsoft Office Professional Suite, and Google mail and calendaring programs
- The ideal candidate will have skills, knowledge, and leadership experience in the following areas that are aligned with CSUMB's core values and vision:
- Collaborative, ethical, effective, timely, and solutions-oriented communication and decision making
- Outcomes-based education and assessment of student learning
- Service learning, reciprocal community partnering, and/or field-based experiences in teaching and learning
- Promoting and fostering global awareness throughout the College and the campus capacity to value an
- interdisciplinary approach
- Enhancing community relations and promoting the role of the College to the campus and externally
- Implementing innovative technologies in learning environments, and utilizing technology for the improvement of teaching and learning
- Involvement in strategic planning and policy development, advocacy, and management skills
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & POSITION DESIGNATIONS:
- All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check (including a criminal records check).
- The person holding this position will have a duty to report to the Campus Title IX Officer information pertaining to discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order EO 1095, EO 1096, and EO 1097 as a condition of employment.
- The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
- This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). The position is required to participate in training at the direction of the Clery Director and must also promptly report allegations of reportable crimes according to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, its accompanying regulations; the California State Education Code, Chapter 15.5, of the Donahoe Higher Education Act, Section 67380; and the California State University system-wide policy, Code EO 1107.
- This position is a designated position in the California State University’s Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.
- This position is required to comply with confidentiality requirements outlined in the Department of Education’s Family Educational Rights and Privacy and California’s Educational Code Chapter 13 regarding sensitive student issues.
- This position has been designated as a sensitive position with:
- responsibility for the care, safety and security of people (including children and minors), animals and CSU property
- authority to commit financial resources of the university through contracts greater than $10,000
- access to, or control over, cash, checks, credit cards, and/or credit card account information
- responsibility or access/possession of building master or sub-master keys for building access
- access to controlled or hazardous substances
- access to and responsibility for detailed personally identifiable Level 1 confidential information about students, faculty, staff or alumni that is protected, personal or sensitive as defined in the CSU Information Security Data Classification Standards
- control over campus business processes, either through functional roles or system security access
- responsibility for operating commercial vehicles, machinery or equipment that could pose environmental hazards or cause injury, illness, or death
- The incumbent must possess and maintain a valid license to drive in the State of California, pass the Defensive Training Class, and be insurable under the University's liability coverage.
- This position may require occasional evenings and/or weekend work.
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:
Office environment with standard equipment and tasks. The position requires working at a computer and desk for extended periods of time. May require travel between campus offices and off-campus locations.
The health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff remain our highest priority. While on campus, students, faculty, staff, and the community will be expected to follow all campus safety mandates.
BENEFITS/PERKS:
This is a management-level position with an attractive benefits package, which includes: a vacation accrual rate of 16 hours per month; an excellent choice of medical, dental, and vision insurance; long-term disability coverage; life insurance; educational incentives; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS); and 14 paid holidays a year. For further information, please visit Employee Benefits Summary. The University Corporation at Monterey Bay also provides access to affordable housing near main campus. The allocation of housing is subject to several factors, including availability, eligibility criteria, and specific program guidelines. For more information, visit: https://csumb.edu/corporation/employee-housing
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
For full consideration, applicants must complete the required online application prior to the priority screen date found at Careers at CSUMB. Application submissions received after the application screening date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. Materials submitted become the property of CSUMB and will not be returned. (https://csucareers.calstate.edu/cw/en-us/job/551750/assistant-dean-of-the-college-of-science)
CSUMB is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Human Resources at (831) 582-3389 or emailinghumanresources@csumb.edu. All employees must be eligible for employment in the U.S.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
CSUMB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States and is an E-Verify employer. In compliance with federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics, you can view the notice of availability and access the Cal State University, Monterey Bay annual security and fire safety reports at https://csumb.edu/clery/asr-and-fsr-notices-availability/.
CSUMB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
CSUMB is an Equal Opportunity employer seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value and celebrate diversity in all its forms and strive to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. We consider qualified applicants for employment for their anticipated contributions and without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
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Thomas Horvath
California State University Monterey Bay 100 Campus Center
Seaside CA 93955-8001 United States
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Phone: 8315823476
thhorvath@csumb.edu
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California Lutheran University
Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
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Posted Wednesday, September 10, 2025
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 California Lutheran University (Cal Lutheran) seeks an experienced, inclusive, and collaborative leader to serve as its next Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Located in Thousand Oaks, California, founded in 1959, and formally recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution since 2016, Cal Lutheran is home to 2,297 undergraduate and 1,054 graduate students. Students come from 67 countries and represent a wide spectrum of faiths and spirituality. The University's dedicated, accomplished faculty works with small classes of students who are open-minded – about ideas, about people, and about faith – and are seeking to grow as individuals. Both in and out of the classroom, everyone at Cal Lutheran is committed to helping each student pursue their passions to discover their purpose. By following that purpose, they can transform their communities – and the world. Cal Lutheran is made up of six academic units which serve students across a range of academic departments and deliver personalized classroom experience that the University is known for. As the largest unit at Cal Lutheran, the College of Arts and Sciences (COAS) provides the historical and intellectual foundation of undergraduate, liberal arts education. The College of Arts and Sciences values the diverse experiences, perspectives, and knowledge of the University's academic community. The vision of the College is to cultivate a liberal arts learning environment that is student-centered, welcoming, and inclusive. The College encourages students, faculty, and staff to explore and expand their knowledge and to contribute their talents and abilities to fully engage their communities and the world with integrity. The mission of the College is to mentor students and equip them to make meaningful contributions on campus and beyond. The College's strong intellectual training for undergraduates is driven by dedicated faculty who innovate teaching to ignite students' critical thinking and creativity in courses that integrate self-discovery and learning. The College honors the Lutheran tradition in higher education in the liberal arts by educating the whole person in a complex and dynamic world, encouraging students to question the status quo, and engaging with culturally diverse perspectives. The next Dean of the COAS will have a unique opportunity in leading the College into a new era of innovation and growth. The Dean will bring deep affinity for the liberal arts tradition and be expected to support faculty achievement, raise the profile and resources of the College to the benefit of faculty and students, elevate student success, build collaborations across campus units through relationships, and provide modern, transparent, and effective leadership for the College. As a senior academic leader, the next Dean will serve as an effective advocate and partner for the College within the University and will act as the College's chief executive and intellectual leader. This leader will have a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and belonging. The next Dean must possess superior academic credentials and a record of scholarly achievement that merits the rank of a tenured professor at Cal Lutheran. A demonstrated and progressive track record of administrative leadership is required. The next Dean should also demonstrate an ability to lead, envision, and innovate; to engage and unite constituents; to listen carefully and communicate persuasively; to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively across the University; to understand and support the needs of all disciplines; to secure external funding; to develop partnerships beyond the University; and to operate the College's administrative and budgetary functions with a high level of skill. In addition, a steadfast commitment to the mission of Cal Lutheran and the success of faculty, staff, and students flourishing in a dynamic university is essential. WittKieffer is assisting California Lutheran University in this search. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by November 13, 2025. California Lutheran University expects to pay in the range of $200,000-$225,000. Nominations and inquiries can be directed to Melody Rose, Ph.D. and Ashlee Winters Musser at: CalLutheranDeanCOAS@wittkieffer.com. Applicants must also create a job profile directly on California Lutheran's website here. You are not required to submit your materials through this site.
California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or facility of the University on the basis of these factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University's policies, procedures, and processes. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation.
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Ashlee Winters Musser
California Lutheran University
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CalLutheranDeanCOAS@wittkieffer.com
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University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Dean
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Posted Friday, August 29, 2025
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Search for the Dean, College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences University of Maryland, Baltimore County Baltimore, Maryland
The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), a nationally recognized leader in inclusive excellence and interdisciplinary research, seeks a visionary and strategic Dean to lead its College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS or the College). As the university's broadest academic unit, and a cornerstone of its liberal arts mission, CAHSS prepares students to think critically and creatively while fostering research and scholarship with real-world impact. As UMBC continues to build on the momentum of its recent elevation to R1 research status, the next Dean will play a vital role in shaping the College's future, strengthening its academic programs, supporting faculty achievement, and advancing its public mission. In this pivotal leadership role, the Dean will steward a college comprising 24 departments and two programs, each contributing unique perspectives and strengths. The position calls for a leader who can nurture collaboration across disciplinary boundaries, support faculty in expanding their research and creative work, and enhance education amid evolving funding landscapes and enrollment patterns. The Dean will serve as a compelling advocate for the arts, humanities, and social sciences, demonstrating their critical role in higher education and society. Success in this role will require a seasoned academic administrator with a distinguished record of scholarly achievement and a deep commitment to inclusive pedagogy and student success. This leader will be a coalition builder, skilled at fostering trust and relationships across the university and with alumni, donors, and external partners. Experience navigating complex institutions and a thoughtful approach to strategic planning and resource management will be essential. Equally important is a leadership style grounded in empathy, integrity, and curiosity that creates a climate where people feel supported and the entire community can thrive. The University of Maryland, Baltimore County has retained Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, to support the search. Please submit all inquiries, nominations, and applications (including CVs and letters of interest) through the Isaacson, Miller website  Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-55135904d7197443b073de114d04fffd
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Annah Wells
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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awells@imsearch.com
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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
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Posted Monday, August 25, 2025
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 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is the foremost institution in the nation focusing on aviation and aerospace. With campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, – plus the country's number one-ranked undergraduate online program and multiple on-site locations around the world – Embry-Riddle is in many ways a model for the future of higher education. Embry-Riddle seeks a Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences for its flagship Daytona Beach campus. The new Dean will lead a unit that is central to the university's academic offerings, providing the bulk of general education courses across the university while at the same time growing its own majors, creating new graduate programs and enabling groundbreaking scholarly research and creative activities. The Dean will have the opportunity to galvanize the college behind a vision for its future, to plan out that future strategically and to advocate for the resources necessary for that vision to become a reality. In pursuing these directions, the Dean will benefit from a strong core of institutional leaders. The successful candidate will demonstrate outstanding capacity to provide leadership for the College's broad spectrum of academic activities, an engaging vision for the future of COAS, a demonstrated record of supporting student success, a commitment to the principles and practices of shared governance, strong fiscal and personnel management skills, an ability to enhance research, and success in fundraising. To accomplish these goals, the ideal candidate for the deanship will be an experienced leader of people and programs with a successful history of collaboration and communication. The ideal candidate will have the credentials to be tenurable at the rank of full professor. Leaders with superior communication skills, including the ability to listen actively and well will be at an advantage. The ideal candidate will have a personal interest in aviation and aeronautics and the ability to relate well across a wide range of academic disciplines. Embry-Riddle is a higher education success story, and its new Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences for the Daytona Beach campus will have the opportunity to sustain and advance its commitment to student success and scholarly attainment. We invite you to view the complete leadership profile here. WittKieffer is assisting Embry-Riddle in this search. All applications, nominations, and confidential inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the leadership profile. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by October 10, 2025. Applications, nominations and inquiries can be directed to: Jessica Herrington and Natalie Song at Embry-RiddleCOASDean@wittkieffer.com
Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training, and other benefits of employment. Embry-Riddle makes employment decisions — including hiring, promotions, compensation, and other terms of employment — based on individual merit, qualifications, and abilities. Embry Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment, and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. Embry Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, age, religion, or pregnancy status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, in its employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, or other school-administered programs or activities.
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Natalie Song
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
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Embry-RiddleCOASDean@wittkieffer.com
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Tougaloo College
President
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Posted Thursday, August 28, 2025
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 The Tougaloo College Board of Trustees seeks nominations and applications from exceptional leaders to serve as its 15th President. Founded in 1869, Tougaloo College is a private, historically Black college affiliated with the United Church of Christ and the Christian Church, located on the northern edge of Jackson, Mississippi. From the start, Tougaloo was an inclusive institution—a beacon of hope for the disenfranchised—enrolling students irrespective of religious affiliation, fighting against segregation, and providing financial aid so all could attend. A school with a long history of advocating social justice, its vision of a holistic education centered on civic engagement with global prospects continues today. Tougaloo played a vital role in the Civil Rights Movement, operating as a "safe haven" for activists to meet, organize, and strategize. True to its motto, "Where History Meets the Future," Tougaloo honors its rich legacy while empowering students to shape a better tomorrow. The College offers over 30 programs of study leading to associate, undergraduate, and graduate degrees, and serves approximately 620 students. The President of Tougaloo College provides leadership and direction for the College and reports to the Board of Trustees. The Board and the College seek a new President to build on its legacy and bring the College community together to shape a strategy that leverages Tougaloo's strengths and adapts to an ever-changing higher education landscape. The next President will be expected to articulate Tougaloo's value proposition and elevate the College; ensure financial sustainability and growth of the College; expand enrollment and student success; build organizational infrastructure; enhance the physical plant; and champion community engagement and social justice. Tougaloo seeks a student-centered President who is committed to the values, goals, and mission of the College and has the energy and imagination to build upon the College's current momentum to lead it boldly and creatively into the future. To do so will require strong financial, business, and marketing skills; a demonstrated record of leading strategic change and successful fundraising; and the ability to articulate a compelling vision for the College's future. It is essential that the next President demonstrate significant experience at the senior level of an institution or organization of substantial complexity, along with proven leadership ability and managerial success. An earned doctorate (including but not limited to a Ph.D., J.D., or Ed.D.) is preferred. In lieu of a terminal degree, candidates may have a demonstrated record of successful executive leadership and comparable credentials and/or experience sufficient to warrant the respect and confidence of the community. WittKieffer is assisting Tougaloo College in this search. All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a letter of interest addressing the themes in the leadership profile found at www.wittkieffer.com. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by October 10, 2025. Application materials should be submitted using WittKieffer's candidate portal. Nominations and inquiries can be directed to Christine J. Pendleton, Maya Holt-Brockenbrough, Ph.D., and Kim Migoya at TougalooPresident@wittkieffer.com.
Tougaloo College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. The College is committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion, and it does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tougaloo's values of equality and community are reflected in its hiring and campus culture, and the College is dedicated to providing a welcoming and equitable environment for students, faculty, and staff. Candidates who will contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of the College are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Kim Migoya
Tougaloo College
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TougalooPresident@wittkieffer.com
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Yakima Valley College
President
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Posted Thursday, July 31, 2025
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President
Yakima, WA
Yakima Valley College invites nominations and applications for the position of president. The college seeks a dynamic leader who will provide strategic leadership to shape and advance YVC’s mission to strengthen our communities by providing opportunities for personal enrichment, economic mobility, and sociocultural engagement.
YVC offers five Bachelor of Applied Science degrees, 50+ associate degrees and 100+ certificates of achievement within a Guided Pathways model. In addition to these programs, the college offers a variety of College and Career Readiness programs including English Language Learning, high school completion, GED preparation, and more. YVC is home to Washington’s Center of Excellence for Allied Health, connecting the state’s community and technical colleges with industries from all areas of the state to inform the creation of a robust, resilient, and diverse workforce.
A complete Leadership Profile with additional information may be found here
Nominations and Applications
Application should be received by October 1, 2025, for full consideration. The committee will review application materials until the position is filled.
The application must include:
- a letter of interest
- current resume
- contact information for five recent professional references
The above materials are to be submitted in PDF format through the AGB Search Portal here: Yakima Valley College: President
All inquiries, nominations, and applications will be held strictly confidential; references will not be contacted without the applicant’s permission. Inquiries and nominations should be sent to yakimavalley_president@agbsearch.com or directed to:
Kim R. Bobby, Ed.D.
Principal
(253) 861-7738 (c)
kim.bobby@agbsearch.com
Carlton E. Brown, Ed.D.
Senior Executive Search Consultant
(912) 247-8661 (c)
carlton.brown@agbsearch.com
YVC is an equal-opportunity institution. We do not discriminate against any person in employment, personnel relations, admission, or services because of the person's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran per applicable federal, state and local laws. The College complies with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-352), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (P.L. 92-318), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (P.L. 101- 336).
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Kim Bobby
Yakima Valley College
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kim.bobby@agbsearch.com
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Saint Leo University
President, St. Leo, Florida
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Posted Monday, April 14, 2025
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The Saint Leo University Board of Trustees invites applications and nominations for the position of President. The new president will succeed Dr. Edward Dadez, who first joined Saint Leo University in 2000, became president in 2022, and is retiring. President Dadez’ leadership has provided stability and enhanced financial sustainability.
Saint Leo University is ready to grow and continue to innovate, living out its mission of providing high-quality education, rooted in the Catholic Benedictine tradition, to new generations of students. It has a long history of innovation and adaptation and has developed new partnerships, including dual enrollment programs. The University has been a leader in distance education and a pioneer in the development of online programs. It is located in a region that is growing rapidly. The demographics are favorable.
The President will be a good listener and communicator who can mobilize the University’s board, alumni, faculty, students, staff, donors, business leaders, and community leaders to adapt and achieve that mission. The President will demonstrate a commitment to shared governance, respecting faculty expertise and engaging stakeholders in conversations about how the university serves out its mission. Their top priority will be to enhance the financial condition of the University through high-quality programs that attract and retain students, effective marketing and enrollment management strategies to increase enrollment and revenue, planning and oversight of the University’s budget and financial resources, partnerships with businesses, and active development of philanthropic support. They will also possess a terminal degree in an academic or professional field.
A complete Leadership Profile with additional information may be found here.
Nominations and Applications
The Search Committee will begin the review of applications in the coming weeks and continue this work until an appointment is made. To assure full consideration, applications materials should be received by June 2, 2025. Application materials should be submitted through the AGB Search portal system: Saint Leo President Application Portal and should include the following in PDF format:
- A letter of interest that addresses specifically how the candidate’s experiences and qualifications intersect with Saint Leo University’s priorities and desired attributes as outlined in the Leadership Profile;
- A curriculum vitae
- The names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of five references for future contact – please also include your professional relationship with each reference listed (references will not be contacted without prior permission granted by the candidate).
Please direct any nominations or expressions of interest to SaintLeoPresident@agbsearch.com or to:
Lawrence R. Ladd Executive Search Consultant Mobile: (508)274-0910
larry.ladd@agbsearch.com
Sally Mason, Ph.D.
Senior Executive Search Consultant
Mobile: (765)414-0299
sally.mason@agbsearch.com
Saint Leo University has a strong commitment to principles of equal employment opportunity and equal access to education. Saint Leo University does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnic origin, genetic information, sex, gender, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law in its educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, employment, or other school administered programs.
The policy is enforced by Saint Leo University and by applicable laws such as Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII and Title IX of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992.
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John Furr
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo FL United States
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Phone: 3525888819
john.furr@saintleo.edu
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Allegheny College
Provost and Dean of the Faculty
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Posted Tuesday, September 16, 2025
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ALLEGHENY COLLEGE PROVOST AND DEAN OF THE FACULTY
Allegheny College, one of the most innovative and historic national liberal arts colleges, seeks its next provost and dean of the faculty. With a distinctive curriculum and a record of extraordinary success for its graduates, Allegheny offers the best of a liberal arts education, preparing students for successful careers and for life-long learning. It is one of the few colleges in the United States with a unique requirement to choose both a major and minor in different fields, to provide students with a cross-disciplinary path for educational depth and intellectual growth. The next provost will find a strategic plan in place to give direction, an innovative and dedicated faculty and administration, a collaborative cabinet, and a supportive Board of Trustees. The provost is expected to begin the position on July 1, 2026. Allegheny College, founded in 1815, is in Meadville, PA, a scenic town within 40 miles of Erie and about 90 miles of Pittsburgh and Cleveland. Allegheny is deeply committed to the community and region through mutually beneficial partnerships that will engage and excite a community-minded provost. The provost and dean of the faculty is the chief academic officer of the College. As such, Allegheny seeks an accomplished teacher, scholar, and administrator who will be a leader for faculty and a thought partner to the president and cabinet, the Board, and the entire campus. The candidate selected to become the next provost will have the experience and talent necessary to achieve the following: • Successfully implement the goals of The Allegheny College Strategic Pathway. The provost will work with the faculty and senior administration to assess, renew, and think long-term about the curriculum, foster new programs and innovative pedagogies as needed, and honor Allegheny's commitment to the liberal arts and the skills necessary to prepare students for careers and graduate programs and meaningful lives. The provost will lead an academic program to make Allegheny a first-choice school for even more students and contribute to enrollment among both first-year, first-time students and transfers. The provost also contributes to efforts to improve retention and graduation rates. • Build Allegheny's reputation. The provost will represent the president and the College often and will persuasively communicate to varied audiences the strengths of Allegheny's distinctive academic program and its value to the community. The provost will attract funding and partnerships with alumni, foundations, community leaders, and government officials. The provost will continue to build strong relations with Gator alumni and involve them in advancing the College and supporting its students, staff, and faculty. • Inspire the campus community to work towards common goals. The provost will display an authentic interest in campus life and the ability to build excellent relations across the campus. The provost will celebrate faculty, staff, and student achievements, communicate openly and often about both challenges and opportunities for the College, and recognize the important role each person plays in educating and supporting the students Allegheny serves. Academic Search is assisting Allegheny College in this search. The search will remain open until the position is filled. For full consideration by the Search Committee, candidates should submit all application materials by noon on November 1, 2025. To learn more about this position, please view: http://www.academicsearch.org/AlleghenyProvost. Applications. Applicants should send two separate documents (in PDF format) to: AlleghenyProvost@academicsearch.org: (1) a detailed cover letter, addressed to the Search Committee, expressing interest in this position and addressing how you meet the qualifications as outlined in this profile, and (2) a current resume/curriculum vitae. A list of references is not needed until later in the process. To learn more about this opportunity, potential applicants are welcome to schedule a conversation with the Senior Consultant for this search, Dr. Sharon Herzberger by requesting a call through AlleghenyProvost@academicsearch.org. Nominations. Nominations are not required to be considered for this position. However, we welcome nominations from leaders who know of outstanding candidates. Nominations should be sent to AlleghenyProvost@academicsearch.org. Please include the nominee's full name, position, institution/organization, and email address. Academic Search will notify people of their nomination, provide details about the position, and encourage them to apply. Academic Search will not disclose the nominator. Allegheny College is deeply committed to creating an inclusive community that actively challenges racism, sexism, heterosexism, religious bigotry, and other forms of bias. Allegheny College is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. The College does not discriminate, and will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, creed, national/ethnic origin, ancestry, veterans, handicap or disability as those terms are defined under applicable law, or members of other underrepresented groups. Allegheny College is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodationsfor individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the Director of Human Resources.  Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-955c9a13f2403445925da08b0fd44ff0
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Dr. Sharon Herzberger
Allegheny College
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AlleghenyProvost@academicsearch.org
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Borough of Manhattan Community College/CUNY
Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
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Posted Wednesday, September 10, 2025
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Borough of Manhattan Community College Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
Borough of Manhattan Community College, one of the seven community colleges in the City University of New York (CUNY), invites nominations and applications for the position of Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost. BMCC is a vibrant teaching and learning community committed to advancing the intellectual and personal growth of its students by providing affordable, high-quality education to prepare them for real-world success, and is the largest undergraduate college within the CUNY system. The College seeks an experienced, visionary higher education leader to serve as the next Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost. The Provost will lead the development and execution of a strategic academic vision that advances equity, excellence in teaching and learning, and student success. This includes leveraging data to inform decisions, aligning academic programs with workforce needs, and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will be a high-energy change agent with a demonstrated ability to lead strategic transformation, tackle complex issues with urgency, and build trust across diverse constituencies. Reporting to the College President, Dr. Anthony E. Munroe, this leader is responsible for integrating innovative academic practices into strategic plans, demonstrating a commitment to the College's mission, vision, values, culture of care, diversity, equity, belonging, and inclusion across the institution. BMCC's 19 academic departments and staff members are committed to bringing quality education and academic support services to a diverse and determined student population of more than 21,000 degree-seeking and 10,000 workforce development/continuing education students. As a Minority Serving Institution (M.S.I.), BMCC is firm in its commitment to creating pathways to prosperity by breaking barriers to education, ensuring that every student has the opportunity, tools and support they need to achieve their dreams. The College is one of the largest Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) in the northeast and is an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPI). Complete details on this opportunity can be found by viewing the search profile. Applications received by October 20, 2025, are assured full consideration from the search committee. BMCC is being assisted by Academic Search. Prospective candidates may arrange a confidential discussion by contacting senior consultant Dr. Shirley Robinson Pippins at Shirley.Pippins@academicsearch.org or consultant Disa Mason at disa.mason@academicsearch.org. Nominations should be submitted by email directly to BMCCprovost@academicsearch.org. Applications must be submitted online via CUNY's web-based job system. The direct link to the job opening from external sources is: https://bit.ly/46mtIrj and the Job ID number is 30931. Current CUNY employees should apply through CUNYfirst Employee Self Service using your login credentials. After you login to CUNYfirst, navigate to job openings by following the path from the Main Menu: Employee Self Service –> Careers For additional information about BMCC, please visit https://www.bmcc.cuny.edu/. CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/ Vet/Disability Employer.  Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-de08e583f58064489ec1544280ec8c7d
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Shirley Robinson Pippins
Borough of Manhattan Community College/CUNY
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BMCCprovost@academicsearch.org
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College of Wooster
Provost, Chief Academic Officer
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Posted Thursday, August 28, 2025
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The College of Wooster Provost, Chief Academic Officer
The College of Wooster announces the search for its next Provost, Chief Academic Officer and invites nominations for and applications from exceptional candidates to lead Academic Affairs for one of America's most distinguished residential liberal arts colleges. The College of Wooster is the nation's premier college for mentored undergraduate research and the most internationalized campus in Ohio. Wooster offers an extraordinary and comprehensive liberal arts education in a spirited residential setting, culminating in every student creating new knowledge through our Independent Study (I.S.), a rigorous, in-depth project of inquiry or creative expression. Currently, international students make up 14 percent of Wooster's total enrollment and hail from 78 countries. U.S. students of color account for 22 percent of the student body. Of those students from the United States, 33% of incoming Wooster students for the Class of 2028 were eligible for Pell grants. Backed by strong endowment performance (now valued at over $475 million), Wooster is proud to deliver average financial aid awards of over $55,000. Wooster boasts a thriving residential community, where students live on campus all four years. The College employs 168 full-time faculty who serve as teachers, researchers, and mentors to our diverse student body. Faculty and administration operate in a shared governance environment, and the faculty-to-student ratio is 10 to 1. Wooster's faculty include world class educators whose research informs and enriches the student experience in the classroom, the lab, the field, and above all in the one-on-one mentoring of senior Independent Study. Faculty oversee more than 50 academic programs in the sciences, humanities, social sciences, and the arts, including new interdisciplinary Pathways. Wooster employs over 256 talented and dedicated full time staff to support the teaching mission of the College. The City of Wooster, a vibrant Main Street community of roughly 27,000, is located approximately 50 miles from Cleveland and 35 miles from Akron and boasts a strong, diversified economy, two major hospital systems, a downtown full of great restaurants and shops, and easy access to outdoor recreation opportunities. It's a short drive to Ohio State's Secrest Arboretum, the mountain biking trails at Vulture's Knob, and the 1,000-acre Mohican State Park. In 2024, Wooster ranked as the #7 micropolitan area in the U.S. by Policom—a measure of Economic Strength that looks at the long-term tendency for an area to consistently grow in both size and quality. Money Magazine also ranked Wooster #37 out of 100 in its 2017 Best Places to Live. The Provost serves as the Chief Academic Officer of The College of Wooster, a liberal arts institution committed to fostering intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and holistic student development. As a key member of the President's Cabinet, the Provost collaborates across divisions and with other Cabinet colleagues to advance the College's mission and promote a campus culture that values and supports the success of all students, faculty, and staff. More information about the College of Wooster and the Provost search, including full lists of responsibilities and qualifications, is available at: https://www.academicsearch.org/open-searches-public/entry/22476/?search=22476 How to Apply Applications should consist of a substantial letter of interest, a resume, and a list of five professional references with full contact information and a note indicating the nature of your working relationship with each. No references will be contacted without the explicit permission of the candidate. Applications, nominations, and expressions of interest can be submitted electronically, and in confidence, to: WoosterProvost@academicsearch.org The position is open until filled but only applications received by Tuesday, October 14, 2025, can be assured full consideration. The College is being assisted by Academic Search. Confidential discussions about this opportunity may be arranged by contacting consultants Ann Hasselmo Ann.Hasselmo@academicsearch.org and Chris Butler at Chris.Butler@academicsearch.org Further information about the College of Wooster is available at https://wooster.edu/ The College of Wooster does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, political affiliation, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, disability, age, marital status, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by institutional policy, or by state, local, or federal law. All offers of employment are subject to verification of the legal right to work in the United States as required by federal law. The College of Wooster is committed by policy and practice to diversity, equity, and inclusion. For more information please visit: www.wooster.edu/info/nondiscrimination  Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-58b76cb515b4ab41bdc290f0801b0fb9
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Chris Butler
College of Wooster
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WoosterProvost@academicsearch.org
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Wayne State College
Vice President for Academic Affairs
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Posted Monday, June 02, 2025
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Vice President for Academic Affairs Search
Wayne State invites inquiries, applications, and nominations for Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA), who is the senior administrative officer representing academic affairs and reports directly to the President. S/he is charged with academic leadership of the College and promotes excellence in teaching and service across all academic programs. The VPAA directs and coordinates all academic activities. For all degree and certificate programs s/he is responsible for ensuring compliance with academic accreditation requirements; advancing scholarly activity; and growing and supporting academic programs. The VPAA works closely with other vice presidents and administrators to support the College mission, vision, and objectives, and to ensure institutional effectiveness. The new VPAA is expected to take office in Spring 2026. Wayne State has become a leading comprehensive college in Northeast Nebraska, with 15 academic departments within four academic schools and more than 130 career pathways. The newest undergraduate programs include engineering technology, accelerated nursing, and pre-public health. New master's programs include human performance and wellness management, criminal justice administration, and interdisciplinary studies. Three new certificate programs in the MBA (Human Resources, Supply Chain Management, and Leadership Management) were recently added. The College serves as a model of success for regional public higher education. Investments in infrastructure and facilities, expanded academic programs and partnerships, a campus-wide approach to recruitment and retention, and a commitment to strategic planning have yielded 28% growth in enrollment during the past six years, soaring to more than 4,500 students. This growth reflects the College's broad appeal, with approximately 85% of students coming from Nebraska and 15% from out of state, and nearly half identifying as first-generation reflecting our deep commitment to accessibility and opportunity. Wayne State College is being assisted by Academic Search. For more information about the position, institution, leadership agenda, qualifications, and application process, please download the full position profile from the Academic Search website: https://www.academicsearch.org/open-searches-public/ Confidential discussions may be arranged by contacting Dr. Pamela Balch, Senior Consultant, at pam.balch@academicsearch.org. Please include a copy of your CV to inform the conversation. When submitting a nomination, please send the nominee's full name, position, institution, and email address to WayneStateVPAA@academicsearch.org. This position is open until filled, but only applications received by Monday, October 6, can be given full consideration. More information about the institution may be found at https://www.wsc.edu/. Wayne State College is an equal opportunity institution and prohibits unlawful discrimination or harassment.  Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-e9a6d4e5b221374898601ebfccb7f80f
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Dr. Pamela Balch
Wayne State College
Wayne NE 68787
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pam.balch@academicsearch.org
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