President

Arkansas Colleges of Health Education; United States; On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Colleges of Health Education invites applications for a President to lead its mission-driven, multi-program health education institution. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the President will steward resources, advance academic enterprise, and drive sustainable growth while collaborating with faculty, staff, students, and external partners.

The ideal candidate will have substantial senior leadership in higher education, a record of accomplishment, and an advanced degree in education,

Job description

The client is seeking an accomplished, visionary, and mission-driven leader to serve as its next President. This executive role reports to the Board of Trustees and is responsible for advancing the institution's mission, strengthening its academic enterprise, stewarding resources, and positioning the organization for continued distinction and sustainable growth. The President will have the opportunity to build upon the institution's accomplishments while shaping its future in collaboration with the Board, senior leadership, academic leaders, faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders.

The President is expected to champion academic excellence, organizational effectiveness, innovation, and meaningful engagement with the communities served by the client. The ideal candidate will bring substantial senior-level leadership experience, a distinguished record of professional accomplishment, and an advanced degree, preferably in education, law, medicine, a health-related discipline, or another relevant field. Experience in higher education administration and teaching is highly valued, as is senior-level leadership within a multi-program college or university, along with demonstrated knowledge of accreditation, continuous quality improvement, and the development of new academic programs.

The client was founded to address regional healthcare shortages and has since expanded to offer a range of graduate and doctoral programs in health-related fields, with additional programs under development. The President will play a key role in guiding the institution's continued growth and impact, ensuring the delivery of high-quality education and fostering a culture of innovation and service. Applications should be submitted in accordance with the specified process and timeline for full consideration.