President

President

Salem Academy and College

Salem Academy and College, the oldest school for both girls and women in the U.S., seeks an innovative, strategic, bold, and transformational leader to lead Salem in our third century of educating girls and women to be global leaders. In May 2020, the Board of Trustees adopted a new strategic model for the College based on a centralized curriculum and problem-based learning. This model is built on continuing to serve traditional aged women on the Salem campus in a four-year experience, but with a single-focused curriculum and a unifying pedagogy. The new focus will be on health leadership with the implementation of programs to begin in the 2021-22 academic year. With the focus on health leadership, every Salem graduate will be ready to lead change by drawing on a comprehensive, fully integrated program of academics, intentional leadership development, international engagement, experiential learning, and life-long friendships with fellow women leaders who share a passion to create a healthier world. Salem’s size means that teaching, learning, and leadership development can be individualized, innovative, and nimble. We seek a President who shares these qualities and is passionate about positioning Salem for strength and impact as a global leader in health leadership education for girls and women. For more information on Salem’s new health leadership focus, please click here.

The ideal candidate will be a passionate advocate for girls and women and champion Salem’s vision for the future. With a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, this proven leader will have the ability to think innovatively, pivot nimbly, and explore new creative ideas and strategies while considering the needs of multiple constituencies in an almost 250-year-old institution. Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and financial skills are required, along with a proven record of funding substantial projects and successful leadership in her/his vocation, either within or outside of an academic environment. 

Reporting directly to the Board, the President serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Academy and College with responsibility for ensuring the success of the institution and leading transformational change at Salem, both strategically and operationally, that encompasses academic focus and integrity, enrollment management, fiscal stability and viability, fundraising efforts, personnel/talent development, and physical plant management. The President will work closely with the Board of Trustees in developing, communicating, and executing a strategy consistent with the overall vision and values of Salem. The President will also be an active champion and representative of Salem, both on and off campus.

About Salem Academy and College: Founded in 1772 as a school for young girls, today the Academy and College share a 64-acre campus at its original location in the heart of Old Salem, part of the city of Winston-Salem, NC. During its long history, the institution has developed into Salem Academy, a college preparatory school for girls in grades nine through 12; Salem College a liberal arts school for women; and the Fleer Center for Adult Education, as well as a graduate program which is open to men and women. The College, with approximately 670-700 traditional college students, is a private, residential, four-year liberal arts college offering undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as certificate programs. Salem Academy offers approximately 100 high school girls a rigorous college preparatory education in a family atmosphere. For additional information, please visit the Salem College website at www.salem.edu and the Salem Academy website at www.salemacademy.com.

To make a nomination, request additional information or to apply for this position (by submitting a cover letter and vita) please use the email address below and we will contact you appropriately.

Presidential.search@salem.edu

Salem Academy and College is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law.