President, Education ​/ Teaching

The Board of Trustees of Immaculata University (Immaculata.edu) and the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary invite applications and nominations for the 11th President of the University. Located in Immaculata, PA, Immaculata University (IU) is a Catholic, comprehensive, co-educational institution of higher education. As the Chief Executive Officer, the President must ensure the charism of the IHM Sisters remains integrated into the fabric of the University.

Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the President is expected to support and build upon the IU legacy by maintaining and furthering the vision that ensures the University thrives in the challenging higher education landscape with the same passion and conviction embodied in the mission for which the University was founded. The President serves as the principal representative of the University bringing the campus together by maintaining the organic sense of shared governance, while encouraging faculty and administration to exercise their creativity within that system.

Reporting to the President are the Vice Presidents of:

• Academic Affairs and Provost
• Communication, Marketing and Technology Services
• Finance and Administration
• Institutional Advancement
• Mission and Ministry
• Student Development and Undergraduate Admissions, Dean of Students

The role serves to:

• continue securing the financial base of the University through furthering a culture of philanthropy, networking and engaging alumni, and other prospective donors.
• support and challenge the enrollment initiatives through enabling effective marketing, enrollment management and program development.
• further the program assessment of course offerings with the endeavor to keep IU’s course offerings relevant providing our students with the tools that enhance their success and the University’s competitive status, differentiating IU from other Catholic institutions in the greater Philadelphia region.
• recruit and retain outstanding faculty and staff celebrating their success, enhancing morale and creating a more competitive compensation model.
• join the faculty, staff and students in building a more vibrant and engaging culture and community that attracts undergraduate students to live on campus and make Immaculata the University of choice for those seeking a small campus experience.
• build and differentiate our adult learning, graduate and doctoral programs from others in the area.

The Board of Trustees and the Immaculata University community seek an experienced collaborative visionary and innovative leader with strong financial and business acumen and a broad understanding of higher education who embraces the University’s mission, vision, and values.

Qualifications:

• Be a practicing Catholic who upholds the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Possess the passion and respect for the charism of the IHM Sisters.
• An earned doctorate or other appropriate terminal degree is preferred, along with credentials and experience that reflect the qualifications needed to lead a university in the twenty-first century.
• Have a strong financial and business acumen with the ability to view the University as an institution of higher learning, in the business of education.
• Is a strategic thinker and change agent with an understanding of the broader issues impacting the higher education environment.
• Be a servant leader who models openness and inclusion, appropriate ambition and a commitment to strategic growth.
• Is a demonstrated leader with political savvy, fundraising experience and comfort with external constituencies.
• Is a data-driven decision maker and thoughtful risk taker with the ability to respond to a changing environment with vision, nimbleness, energy and self-confidence.
• Is aspirational and optimistic, serving as the voice for the University who inspires stakeholders to embrace and support the visions of Immaculata University.
• Is a critical thinker with the capacity to understand organization dynamics, ability to understand a complex culture and engage the intellect and strength of the faculty and staff.
• Possess a demonstrated collaborative and transparent communication style and one that exhibits honesty, integrity,…