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President

Employer
Whitman College
Location
Washington, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Jun 14, 2021

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PRESIDENT

Whitman College invites nominations and applications for the position of President.

Whitman College seeks a visionary leader who is a champion for the transformative value of a liberal arts education in a rapidly changing world and who understands the challenges and opportunities on the horizon for higher education. The next President will strengthen the Whitman experience and advance the College in collaboration with passionate and dedicated faculty, staff, students, trustees, alumni, parents, and friends.

Whitman is distinctively Western in its location and its outlook. Situated in the heart of Walla Walla, Washington – recognized as one of the 10 best small towns in America and America’s best wine region – Whitman takes pride in being off the beaten path and connected to the world. The highly selective college is home to approximately 1,500 undergraduates from 43 states, one U.S. territory, and 48 nations. Students choose from 52 majors or design their own in partnership with Whitman’s 140+ teacher/scholar faculty members who cultivate a supportive and vibrant academic community. Whitman’s rural location fosters a close-knit community and experiences like “Semester in the West,” environmental studies classes, and outdoor education programs. Proximity to Seattle and Portland provides an abundance of internship and career opportunities, including in the region’s growing tech sector.

Reporting directly to and supported by the Board of Trustees, the 15th President will have a record of inclusive and innovative leadership, believe deeply in excellence in teaching and scholarship, and will serve as an engaged advocate for learning both inside and outside the classroom, including through athletics, student clubs, and community engagement. With an endowment nearing $800 million and a history of prudent financial management, the next President will have the opportunity to invest and lead Whitman in creating and implementing initiatives to increase accessibility and affordability, provide additional faculty and staff support, and enhance the student experience.

The ideal candidate will bring collaborative community building skills, experience in shared governance, and a demonstrated track record of creating a sense of belonging through a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Adept at working with multiple constituencies, the President will be a gifted communicator, fundraiser, and empathetic listener ready to partner with the Whitman community, as well as with stakeholders in Walla Walla and the greater Pacific Northwest, to ensure Whitman’s future success.

For best consideration, please send all nominations and applications to:

Shelly Weiss Storbeck, Global Education Practice Lead and Managing Director
Jim Sirianni, Managing Director
Lisa Solinsky, Senior Associate
WhitmanPresident@storbecksearch.com

For more information, please visit Whitman College’s homepage at www.whitman.edu and www.whitman.edu/presidential-search.

Whitman College is building a diverse academic community and welcomes nominations of and applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, persons with disabilities, and others who would bring additional dimensions to the college’s learning environment. 

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