President

The Northwest Suburban College (NWSC) Presidential Search Committee invites nominations and applications for the position of President. The President is the Chief Administrative/ Executive Officer who provides oversight of the entire college and coordinates all activities of the institution. The President works directly with the Governing Board in pursuit of the vision of the Founder and works on developing a robust institution dedicated to the study of science and medicine. 

NWSC is a not-for-profit institution of higher education founded in 2008 with the dream of building a high-quality institution focused in the areas of science and healthcare. It believes in imparting education in an accelerated and affordable fashion, thereby relieving students of excessive loan burdens. 

The ideal candidate will be someone who is a proven leader of higher education with experience in a private, small college environment and with a passion for institution-building. S/he must possess great professional skills to work with all regulatory bodies, including the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) and multiple accreditation agencies, while articulating a clear vision of the institution.

Qualifications: Eligible candidates must have a PhD/MD/EdD and 5 years of progressive experience in college administration including the management of accreditation, program-approval process from regulatory agencies, and fund development. Extensive teaching and research experience, a proven record of accomplishment in education, and business management is preferred.  

Interested candidates should submit an application including a curriculum vitae, statement of accomplishments, teaching philosophy, and their visionary commitment to institution-building. The candidate should also provide the names and contact information of 4-6 individuals who are willing to provide letters of references. 

The review of applications will commence immediately, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.