AGB Search Announces New Leadership Searches and Revised Search Deadlines

WASHINGTON, D.C., May 4, 2020 – AGB Search, a national leader in higher education executive search, recently launched the following executive searches:
 
Clarkson University, based in Potsdam, N.Y., has selected AGB Search to conduct the search for its dean of Health Sciences. The University seeks an experienced, dynamic, entrepreneurial, and creative professional with a record of successful health science leadership. The search will be led by Joy Yablonsky and Thomas Kowalik, executive search consultants. Applications are due by May 9; see the Position Profile for more information.
 
Maine Maritime Academy, based in Castine, Maine, has selected AGB Search to conduct the search for its new vice president for academic affairs and provost. MMA is a co-educational career-oriented college of engineering, management, science and transportation with 950 undergraduate and graduate students and 300 faculty and staff. The search will be led by Concetta Stewart, principal; and Nancy Targett, executive search consultant. Applications are due by June 5; see the Position Profile for more information.
 
New York State Education Department, based in Albany, N.Y., has selected AGB Search to conduct the search for its new commissioner of education and president of the University of the State of New York. The Board seeks an individual who will bring visionary, transformative, inclusive, equitable, and decisive leadership to the position as the Board's chief executive officer. The search will be led by Jim McCormick, Janice Fitzgerald, and Tom Layzell, executive search consultants. Applications are due by June 8; see the Position Profile for more information.
 
West Virginia State University, based in Institute, W.Va., has selected AGB Search to conduct the search for its new president. The ideal leader will bring both stable leadership and dynamic changes to the University at a critical time in its history. The search will be led by Kim Bobby and Carlton Brown, executive search consultants. Applications are due by June 1; see the Position Profile for more information.
 
The following searches have revised application deadlines:
 
Dunwoody College of Technology, based in Minneapolis, Minn., has revised the application deadline for its new vice president for academic and student affairs to June 19. This cabinet-level leadership position reports to the president and works collaboratively to shape the future direction of academic programs, instructional strategies and student experience at the college. The search is being led by Loren Anderson and Kim Bobby, executive search consultants. See the Position Profile for more information.
 
Indian River State College, based in Fort Pierce, Fla., has revised the application deadline for its new president to May 26. The next president will be a consultative, creative visionary who values all who work, study and serve at the college. The search is being led by Rod McDavis, managing principal; Melissa Trotta, associate managing principal; and Fred Moore, executive search consultant. See the Position Profile for more information.
 
Kent State University, based in Kent, Ohio, has revised the application deadline for its new senior vice president and provost to September 11. Kent State is one of the largest universities in Ohio and offers a wide variety of degree programs from associate degrees to doctorates. The search is being led by Melissa Trotta, associate managing principal, and Ellen Meyer, executive search consultant. See the Position Profile for more information.
 
Valparaiso University, based in Valparaiso, Ind., has revised the application deadline for its new dean of the College of Business to May 16. Valparaiso University is an independent, doctoral/professional university with a comprehensive liberal arts curriculum. The search is being led by Robert Holyer, executive search consultant. See the Position Profile for more information.
 
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About AGB Search
AGB Search, based in Washington, D.C., specializes in providing tailored services, including permanent search, interim search, and compensation evaluation, to higher education institutions. Founded by the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) in 2010, the firm has a unique understanding of the qualifications critical for effective higher education leadership. The firm has conducted more than 600 searches at institutions ranging from small, private colleges to large public institutions and research universities. www.agbsearch.com.