Dean and President

Virginia Theological Seminary and The General Theological Seminary; United States; On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Theological Seminary and The General Theological Seminary invite applications for a faithful, pastoral, and visionary Dean and President. The leader will form and educate lay and ordained leaders dedicated to proclaiming the Gospel and advancing the Church's mission.

As CEO, the Dean and President will oversee academic affairs, alumni relations, finances, fundraising, admissions, and community engagement, while modeling prayerful ministry and collaborative stewardship to sustain

Responsibilities

• Lead as Dean and President to shape and educate lay and ordained leaders for Gospel proclamation and mission.
• Oversee academic affairs, alumni relations, finances, fundraising, admissions, and community engagement.
• Model a life of prayer and ministry while fostering collaboration and disciplined stewardship.
• Strengthen the institutions as hubs for theological education and ministerial formation.

Job description

The client is seeking a faithful, pastoral, and visionary leader to serve as the next Dean and President. This role is centered on forming and educating lay and ordained leaders who are committed to proclaiming the Gospel and participating in the mission of the Church. The position requires a leader who is guided by spiritual principles and dedicated to fostering a vibrant community focused on theological education and ministerial formation.

The Dean and President will be responsible for stewarding institutions that collectively represent a significant center for the formation of priests, deacons, and lay leaders. This leader will be entrusted with guiding communities that are on strong financial footing and are poised to meet the evolving needs of students, the Church, and the wider Anglican Communion. The role involves shaping the next chapter of these institutions' shared mission, strengthening their impact as hubs for theological education, and identifying new ways to leverage their combined strengths through optimizing systems, processes, people, and program offerings.

Appointed by the Boards of Trustees, the Dean and President serves as the chief executive officer and has oversight of all aspects of seminary life, including academic affairs, alumni relations, financial management, fundraising, recruitment and admission of students, and engagement with the community and the broader church. The leader is also expected to be a standard-bearer for the spiritual life of the seminary communities, modeling a life rooted in prayer and ministry, and demonstrating pastoral concern and faithfulness. The client is committed to supporting a sustainable leadership model that emphasizes collaboration, delegation, and disciplined stewardship to ensure effective long-term leadership.