President

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Wellesley (MA); On-site; USD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Babson College seeks a strategic, visionary President to guide its next era of impact. Building on a strong academic reputation, financial strength, global reach, and sustained innovation, the College aims to advance entrepreneurial leadership and business education while improving value worldwide.

The President will serve as chief executive officer, global ambassador, and primary fundraiser, working with the Board of Trustees to articulate a bold vision, strengthen partnerships, and diversify

Job description

Babson College, a recognized leader in entrepreneurship education, seeks an inspiring and visionary President to lead one of higher education’s most distinctive institutions into its next era of impact. Building on a position of exceptional academic reputation, financial strength, global reach, and sustained innovation, the College offers a singular opportunity to shape the future of entrepreneurial leadership and business education while strengthening Babson’s core mission: advancing lasting economic and social value around the world.

The Board of Trustees is actively seeking leaders whose accomplishments have been forged in higher education, business, entrepreneurship, or the intersection of these worlds. The Board believes the College’s next President should embody the entrepreneurial mindset that defines Babson itself. Above all, Babson seeks a bold, strategic, and collaborative leader who can champion innovation, inspire a vibrant academic community, strengthen global partnerships, elevate the institution’s influence, and ensure Babson continues to define what entrepreneurial leadership means in a rapidly changing world.

The President of Babson College is the chief executive officer, reporting to the Board of Trustees. In partnership with the Board, the President develops and articulates a compelling vision and a corresponding strategy for the College’s future. The President serves as the College’s primary global ambassador and chief fundraiser, building relationships and leading the strategic vision of the institution. The President serves as a member of the Board of Trustees and all Board committees.

Babson College’s 15th President will lead a thriving institution that has been recognized by The Wall Street Journal and others as a global leader in business and entrepreneurship education. Babson College’s strategy is built around a community-developed and market-informed approach to empower learners anywhere to create lasting economic and social value for themselves, their communities, and the world. The core of the strategy is “Entrepreneurial Leaders Impacting Communities Everywhere,” in which the community focuses on educating and advancing entrepreneurial leaders, creating new learning pathways and engaging ecosystems to enable entrepreneurial leadership without boundaries. The College delivers on this promise as One Babson—a community committed to its values and working collaboratively and inclusively to fulfill its purpose.

Babson College seeks a strategic, imaginative, and institutionally grounded leader, ideally with experience at the juncture of higher education and business. Leadership experience in either field would also be valued, as would candidates from other sectors. Business experience with exposure to the higher education operating environment would allow an understanding of the evolving business models in both spheres and the ability to diversify revenue while keeping academic excellence at the core. Candidates should hold an advanced degree, ideally a terminal degree, and an appreciation for shared governance.

Founded in 1919 by entrepreneur and economist Roger Babson, Babson College stands as the recognized leader in entrepreneurship education. Located on a picturesque residential campus in Wellesley, Massachusetts, with locations in Boston and Miami, the College educates undergraduates, graduates, and lifelong learners.

Nominations, inquiries, and expressions of interest should be sent to: [e-mail].

Babson College is an EEO employer committed to enhancing inclusive excellence across the College. Candidates who believe they can contribute to this value are strongly encouraged to apply.