AGB SEARCH ANNOUNCES NEW LEADERSHIP SEARCHES

WASHINGTON, D.C., October 12, 2021 – Higher education executive search leader AGB Search announces its newest administrative and academic searches with deadlines in October, November and December:

Administrative Searches

Durham Technical Community College, located in Durham, N.C., invites nominations and applications for the position of executive director for workforce engagement. The college seeks an experienced, dynamic, entrepreneurial, innovative and creative professional with a record of successful leadership and program development. Executive Search Consultants Wayne Wormley and Thomas Kowalik are leading the search. Applications are due by October 29; see the Position Profile for more information.

Durham Technical Community College seeks an experienced and dynamic academic professional for its new vice president, chief academic officer. The VP, CAO will bring a thorough understanding and commitment to the philosophy, mission, and purpose of the North Carolina Community College System and will possess the ability to build relationships and work collaboratively within the college and the broader community. Principal Concetta Stewart and Executive Search Consultant Jeanne F. Jacobs are leading the search. Applications are due by November 19; see the Position Profile for more information.

Durham Technical Community College seeks a strategic operational and business leader to serve as its vice president, chief campus operations officer. The VP, CCOO will provide operational and strategic leadership for campus police and public safety, facility services, information technology services, and campus operations in both Durham and Orange Counties. Principal Peggy Plympton and Executive Search Consultant Phillip Clay are leading the search. Applications are due by October 29; see the Position Profile for more information.

La Salle University, based in Philadelphia, seeks its next president. The ideal candidate will provide innovative thought leadership, create a bold and new strategic plan, build community on campus and in the broader Philadelphia area and achieve long-term growth and financial sustainability. Associate Managing Principal Melissa Trotta and Executive Search Consultant Shannon McCambridge are leading the search. Applications are due November 12; see the Position Profile for more information.

Liturgical Press, based in Collegeville, Minn., invites nominations and applications for the position of director and chief executive officer. The ideal candidate will be committed to articulating the unique mission of the press to a new generation through publications and books that exploit the full range of newer and emerging modes of communication. Executive Search Consultant Loren Anderson is leading the search. Applications are due December 1; see the Position Profile for more information.

Marian University, based in Fond du Lac, Wisc., seeks a strategic leader to serve as vice president for finance and administration. The incumbent will coordinate and integrate financial, physical, and human resources, and the top priority will be to develop and propose thoughtful data-informed strategies that will advance the financial sustainability of the university. Executive Search Consultant Larry Ladd is leading the search. Applications are due October 27; see the Position Profile for more information.

Marshall B. Ketchum University, based in Fullerton, Calif., is pleased to announce the search for its next president. This exciting opportunity is ideal for an entrepreneurial leader to reimagine the future of healthcare education and guide the institution through the many dramatic shifts projected in both higher education and the delivery of healthcare services. Principal Concetta Stewart and Executive Search Consultant Joy Yablonsky are leading the search. Applications are due November 26; see the Position Profile for more information.

North Dakota State University, based in Fargo, N.D., invites nominations and applications for the position of president. The State Board and the NDSU Search Committee seek an inspiring, visionary, goals-oriented leader to set the university’s direction, fulfill its mission and advance its values. Executive Search Consultants James McCormick and Janice Fitzgerald are leading the search. Applications are due November 22; see the Position Profile for more information.

Stony Brook University, based in Stony Brook, N.Y., is seeking a director of development for the College of Arts and Sciences. The director of development will play a key role in the fundraising efforts for the college. Executive Search Associate Andrew Bowen is leading the search. Applications are due November 12; see the Position Profile for more information.

Stony Brook University invites nominations and applications for the position of director of development for the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. The director will design a comprehensive fundraising plan and strategy for selected areas within the college. Executive Search Associate Andrew Bowen is leading the search. Applications are due November 12; see the Position Profile for more information.

Stony Brook University is seeking its next director of development for the School of Communication and Journalism (SoCJ). The director will serve as the principal advisor on all fundraising matters related to the SoCJ and the Alda Center. Executive Search Associate Andrew Bowen is leading the search. Applications are due November 12; see the Position Profile for more information.

Academic Searches

Carroll University, based in Waukesha, Wis., welcomes applications and nominations for the dean of its School of Business. The university seeks an innovative and creative leader who will create outstanding academic programs to prepare future leaders in a changing global environment. Principals Monica Burton and Peggy Plympton are leading the search. Applications are due by November 15; see the Position Profile for more information.

Norfolk State University, based in Norfolk, Va., invites applications and nominations for dean of the Robert C. Nusbaum Honors College. The dean oversees the Honors College curriculum; recruits, monitors and advises high achieving students; and plans and executes co-curricular events, including film festivals, speakers, and other events on campus, which are open to the community. Executive Search Consultants Nancy Targett and Wayne Wormley are leading the search. Applications are due by November 14; see the Position Profile for more information.

St. Mary’s College of California, based in Moraga, Calif., seeks its next executive vice president and provost. The EVP/provost will partner with the president and leadership team to finalize and advance a strategic plan designed to enhance a value-oriented, 21st-century education. Executive Search Consultants Shannon McCambridge and Laird Desmond are leading the search. Applications are due by November 21; 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 950 searches at institutions ranging from small, private colleges to large public institutions and research universities. www.agbsearch.com.