Holy Cross College at Notre Dame, IN invites applications and nominations for the position of Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer (EVP & COO). This newly created role will work closely with President Marco Clark, his Executive Committee, and the campus community to advance the College’s mission, integrate and operationalize the current strategic and campus master plans, and focus on strategic growth and collaboration to position Holy Cross as a leader in Catholic higher education by balancing tradition with innovation.
Holy Cross College, a Catholic, co-educational, residential college offering Bachelor of Arts degrees, is home to approximately 600 students, 36 faculty, and 72 staff and administrators. Founded in 1966 by the Brothers of Holy Cross, Holy Cross educates students to become global citizens with the competency to see and the courage to act.
The University of Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s College, and Holy Cross College share a common history, mission, and home. Together, the three institutions form a tri-campus in which many resources – clubs, classes, sporting events, a student newspaper – are shared. For Holy Cross students, this tri-campus collaboration means the best of both worlds: a small college with big access.
The EVP & COO reports directly to the President and is a member of the President’s Executive Committee. The EVP & COO provides leadership, stewardship and direction for the financial and operational functions of the College and serves as the principal advisor to the President and the Board of Trustees on all operational and financial matters. The EVP & COO also serves as administrative liaison for the Finance and Audit Committees of the Board of Trustees as well as the Total Rewards, Benefits, and Workplace Culture Advisory Committee of the Board. Current direct reports to the EVP & COO include the Associate Vice President for Finance, Director of Human Resources, Associate Vice President for Information Technology, and Associate Vice President of Campus Operations. Candidates with a strong commitment to a faith tradition, with a practicing Roman Catholic preferred, but not required, will be looked upon favorably.
The full leadership profile, with additional information about Holy Cross College, the opportunities for the next EVP & COO, and the application procedures may be found above.
Applications for the Holy Cross College Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer will be received and considered until the position is filled. To assure full consideration, applications should be received by Friday, January 9, 2026 and must include the following:
All application materials will be received in full confidence and should be submitted in PDF format through the AGB Search portal system at: Holy Cross-EVP and COO.
Please direct any nominations, expressions of interest or questions regarding the application process to HolyCross-EVP-COO@agbsearch.com or to the AGB Search team:
Matthew J. Kilcoyne
Principal
AGB Search
matt.kilcoyne@agbsearch.com
202-253-9846
Margaret (Peggy) Plympton, Ed.D.
Principal
AGB Search
margaret.plympton@agbsearch.com
484-554-4542
Holy Cross College Policy
Holy Cross College educates students with the competence to see and courage to act in the Catholic intellectual tradition. We value all students and employees and welcome the variety of experiences they bring. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, military status, genetic information, or age in the administration of any of its educational programs, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other school-administered programs, or in employment.
