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President
Columbia College
Columbia College is seeking a dynamic innovative visionary and strategic leader to serve as the Colleges next President. Located in Columbia MO Columbia College is a private coeducational liberal arts and sciences institution that takes pride in its small classes experienced faculty and quality educational programs. Offering certificate programs associate bachelors and masters degrees the College features a traditional campus and active evening program in Columbia Missouri; a national footprint of additional locations and centers that support all students; and a robust online presence.
Founded in 1851 as Christian Female College Columbia opened its doors not just as a finishing school but as a college for 1970 the College evolved into a four-year co-educational institution now known as Columbia 1973 the military asked the College to extend its educational venues to military 1975 the College began offering evening programs to civilian adult 2000 the College further embraced the future of education by offering some of the nations first online courses.
Today Columbia College serves a diverse population of approximately 8000 students of which about 35% are military personnel. Approximately 46% of undergraduates self-identify as members of historically underrepresented groups which includes more than 25% identifying as Black/African American and 11% identifying as Hispanic/Latino. More than 90% of students receive some form of financial aid. The College boasts in excess of 98000 alumni worldwide and more than 37000 military-affiliated alumni.
Columbia College participates in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) as a member of the American Midwest Conference. The College sponsors 17 teams: seven mens and 10 womens. The College also sponsors an Esports program. More than 50% of the traditional student population participates in athletics.
Columbia MO offers small-town friendliness with big-city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Although the city was founded on education its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located in the middle of the state and the nation Columbia is just a couple hours drive from both St. Louis and Kansas City and serves as the Countys largest population center with approximately 130000 residents.
The President serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the College with responsibility for ensuring the success of the institutions mission academic integrity fiscal stability enrollment fundraising efforts personnel development and physical plant management consistent with the goals and objectives of the strategic plan. The President will provide dynamic and visionary leadership that ensures Columbia College continues to improve lives by providing quality education to both traditional and non-traditional doing so the President works closely with the Board of Trustees in developing refining communicating and executing a strategy consistent with the overall mission and vision of the College. Overall the President provides leadership for the Colleges approximately 70 full-time faculty members 800 adjunct faculty members and 330 full-time staff members.
The ideal candidate will exhibit a passion and commitment to the mission vision and values of Columbia College as well as demonstrate a belief in providing students with a strong liberal arts & sciences educational experience. This visionary strategic creative and energetic leader will have a proven record of successful leadership and managerial skills whether within or outside of an academic environment. He/she will also have an appreciation for and desire to be part of a student-centric community that is focused on the quality and value of all students and their success. With exceptional interpersonal and communication skills this effective fundraiser with strong business management skills and financial acumen will exhibit a willingness to make decisions and take appropriate risks. The candidate should have appropriate academic credentials with a strong preference for a terminal degree; however interested individuals with outstanding success in business the military or other professional career outside of academics are encouraged to apply. Compensation will be commensurate with experience including a competitive base salary car allowance comprehensive benefits package and housing assistance.
To make a nomination provide a referral or for additional information please use the contact information below. Applications and nominations will be accepted until a successful candidate has been appointed. Review of applications will begin immediately.
To apply please submit a resume and cover letter to:
Ken Carrick Partner
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Janny DeLoache Associate Partner
At Columbia College we encourage individuals from all backgrounds and belief systems to join our community. We are an equal opportunity institution that does not discriminate on the grounds of race color national origin ancestry creed religion citizenship status veteran status sex gender identity sexual orientation pregnancy status parental status marital status age disability or any other protected status. Columbia College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from underrepresented groups.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full Time
