AGB Search is pleased to assist Clark State College with the search for its sixth president. The president of Clark State is a transformational, visionary, and student-first leader who champions student success, shared governance, and community impact. This role requires a strategic thinker with high emotional intelligence, political acumen, and a deep understanding of the evolving higher education landscape. The president must lead with integrity, transparency, and empathy. They must be someone who listens attentively, acts decisively, and builds trust across all levels.
As the face and voice of the college, the president must be highly visible, engaged with diverse stakeholders, and a courageous advocate for Clark State who will work closely with local, state, and federal legislators in a politically charged environment to ensure best outcomes for Clark State. This leader needs to balance innovation with fiscal responsibility, understand both academic and professional credit, value teaching and learning, and foster a culture of belonging, professional growth, and continuous improvement. Ultimately, the president must inspire hope, drive results, and ensure Clark State remains a catalyst for opportunity and advancement in all the communities it serves.
Clark State College, established in 1962, stands as a dynamic public institution committed to empowering individuals through accessible, high-quality education. With a diverse student body of more than 5,000 learners, the college offers a comprehensive array of associate and bachelor’s degree programs, particularly emphasizing healthcare, business, information technology, and manufacturing. The college’s mission is to engage and empower diverse learners by providing high-quality educational programs and services that emphasize student and community success.
Springfield, Ohio, offers a unique blend of affordability, community engagement, and proximity to major urban centers including Columbus, Dayton, and Cincinnati, making it an attractive destination for professionals seeking a balanced lifestyle. With a population of approximately 58,000, Springfield boasts a cost of living that is 14 percent below the national average. The city is rich in cultural and recreational amenities, including the historic Westcott House, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, and the extensive Little Miami Scenic Trail, ideal for outdoor enthusiasts. For families, Springfield provides access to quality education through the Springfield City School District, which serves more than 7,000 students across 14 schools.
A complete Leadership Profile with additional information may be found above.
Applicants are encouraged to submit materials through AGB’s Clark State President Application Portal (https://bit.ly/4k8Exls) by the target date of September 24, 2025. This submission should include:
All candidate names will remain confidential until finalists are identified during the latter stages of the search.
Nominations and expressions of interest are encouraged. Please direct them to ClarkStatePresident@agbsearch.com or one of the AGB Search consultants below:
Kim R. Bobby, Ed.D.
Principal
Kim.bobby@agbsearch.com
(253) 861-7738
Jeanne Jacobs, Ph.D.
Executive Search Consultant
Jeanne.jacobs@agbsearch.com
(937) 470-9068
Clark State College is committed to assuring equal opportunity to all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender/sex, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age (40 years of age or older), genetic information, sexual orientation, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, or status as a foster parent or any other protected group status as defined by law or College policy in its educational programs, activities, admissions, or employment.
Clark State prohibits discrimination and harassment based on these protected group statuses in accordance with College policies, applicable laws, and executive orders. Clark State complies with and adopts the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s definition of antisemitism as set forth in Executive Order 2022-06D: Defining and Combating antisemitism. Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of sex in educational programs or activities which receive Federal financial assistance.
The College is committed to complying with all applicable laws regarding non- discrimination. Clark State College adheres to all applicable state and federal equal opportunity/affirmative action statues and regulations
