President
- Employer
- Fairmont State University
- Location
- West Virginia, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jan 10, 2023
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Posting Details
Posting Summary
Working Title
President
Type of Position
Staff - Full Time
Department
President's Office
Appointment Length
July - June (12 mo)
Benefits Eligible?
Yes
Published Salary
Requested Part-Time Staff Hours
NA
F.T.E.
1.00
Grant Funded Position?
No
If temporary (or grant funded) position, indicate ending date
Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities
The President serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the University with responsibility for ensuring the success of the institution’s mission, academic integrity, fiscal stability and sustainability, enrollment management, fundraising efforts, personnel development, and physical plant management. In doing so, the President works closely with the Board of Governors in developing, communicating, and executing a strategy consistent with the overall mission and vision of Fairmont State. Appointed by, and reporting directly to the Board of Governors, the President is responsible for providing leadership for the University’s 400 employees including faculty and staff.
The ideal candidate will exhibit a passion and commitment to the mission and vision of Fairmont State. Whether from within or outside of an academic environment, this visionary, strategic and creative thinker will possess a proven record of successful leadership and managerial skills and the ability to think innovatively and explore new ideas. He/she will espouse and model leadership principles based on integrity, honesty, sincerity, inclusiveness, collaboration, humility, servant leadership, and compassion. With exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, a strong financial acumen, and superior business management abilities, the successful candidate will also be an effective fundraiser who understands the changing landscape of higher education and articulates the University’s vision, strategy, and value proposition.
Compensation will be commensurate with experience including a competitive base salary, car allowance, benefits package, and an on-campus residence. The President will be required to reside on campus in the residence provided.
To make a nomination, provide a referral, or for additional information, please use the contact information below. Review of submitted documents will begin immediately. While applications and nominations will be accepted until a successful candidate has been appointed, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by, or preferably before, February 17, 2023. The targeted start date for the new President is July 1, 2023.
The full Presidential Profile can be found at https://www.fairmontstate.edu/files/Fairmont_State_University-President_Profile.pdf
To apply, please submit a resume and/or vita, and cover letter, to: FSUPresident@buffkinbaker.com
Buffkin / Baker
Ken Carrick, Partner
980-296-5401
Janny DeLoache, Principal
704-377-7828
Minimum Required Education
Appropriate academic credentials; strong preference for a terminal degree; however, interested individuals with outstanding success in business or a professional career are encouraged to apply.
Required Licenses and/or Certifications
None Applicable
Minimum Required Qualifications
Preferred qualifications include the following:
Please see full Presidential Profile at https://www.fairmontstate.edu/files/Fairmont_State_University-President_Profile.pdf
Posting Detail Information
Requisition Number
2022049SP
Number of Vacancies
1
Anticipated Hire Date
July 1, 2023
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
01/10/2023
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Advertising Summary
Quicklink for Posting
https://www.fairmontstatejobs.com/postings/2725
Job Duties
Posting Summary
Working Title
President
Type of Position
Staff - Full Time
Department
President's Office
Appointment Length
July - June (12 mo)
Benefits Eligible?
Yes
Published Salary
Requested Part-Time Staff Hours
NA
F.T.E.
1.00
Grant Funded Position?
No
If temporary (or grant funded) position, indicate ending date
Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities
The President serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the University with responsibility for ensuring the success of the institution’s mission, academic integrity, fiscal stability and sustainability, enrollment management, fundraising efforts, personnel development, and physical plant management. In doing so, the President works closely with the Board of Governors in developing, communicating, and executing a strategy consistent with the overall mission and vision of Fairmont State. Appointed by, and reporting directly to the Board of Governors, the President is responsible for providing leadership for the University’s 400 employees including faculty and staff.
The ideal candidate will exhibit a passion and commitment to the mission and vision of Fairmont State. Whether from within or outside of an academic environment, this visionary, strategic and creative thinker will possess a proven record of successful leadership and managerial skills and the ability to think innovatively and explore new ideas. He/she will espouse and model leadership principles based on integrity, honesty, sincerity, inclusiveness, collaboration, humility, servant leadership, and compassion. With exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, a strong financial acumen, and superior business management abilities, the successful candidate will also be an effective fundraiser who understands the changing landscape of higher education and articulates the University’s vision, strategy, and value proposition.
Compensation will be commensurate with experience including a competitive base salary, car allowance, benefits package, and an on-campus residence. The President will be required to reside on campus in the residence provided.
To make a nomination, provide a referral, or for additional information, please use the contact information below. Review of submitted documents will begin immediately. While applications and nominations will be accepted until a successful candidate has been appointed, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by, or preferably before, February 17, 2023. The targeted start date for the new President is July 1, 2023.
The full Presidential Profile can be found at https://www.fairmontstate.edu/files/Fairmont_State_University-President_Profile.pdf
To apply, please submit a resume and/or vita, and cover letter, to: FSUPresident@buffkinbaker.com
Buffkin / Baker
Ken Carrick, Partner
980-296-5401
Janny DeLoache, Principal
704-377-7828
Minimum Required Education
Appropriate academic credentials; strong preference for a terminal degree; however, interested individuals with outstanding success in business or a professional career are encouraged to apply.
Required Licenses and/or Certifications
None Applicable
Minimum Required Qualifications
Preferred qualifications include the following:
- Passion and enthusiasm for, and commitment to, the mission and vision of Fairmont State.
- Espouse and model leadership principles based on integrity, honesty, trust, sincerity, inclusiveness, collaboration, humility, servant leadership, and compassion.
- Visionary, strategic, and creative thinker; able to think innovatively and explore new ideas; understands the changing landscape in higher education and can lead the University to adapt as appropriate; ability to articulate the University’s vision, strategy, and value proposition.
- Proven record of successful leadership and managerial skills, whether within or outside of an academic environment.
- Exceptional people skills and interpersonal abilities; accessible; energetic and enthusiastic; able to build and maintain close relationships and engender trust; willing and eager to use these attributes for governmental and community relations and financial development.
- Excellent communication skills; listens well; appreciates and considers suggestions and ideas of others.
- Ability to be an effective fundraiser; preference for successful experience leading fundraising in support of endowment, programs, and/or facilities.
- Superior business management skills along with a strong financial acumen.
- Willingness to make decisions, including difficult but necessary decisions; willingness to take appropriate risks.
- Desires to be involved in campus activities and participate in the activities of the greater Fairmont State community, the city of Fairmont and Marion County, as well as the state and surrounding region.
Please see full Presidential Profile at https://www.fairmontstate.edu/files/Fairmont_State_University-President_Profile.pdf
Posting Detail Information
Requisition Number
2022049SP
Number of Vacancies
1
Anticipated Hire Date
July 1, 2023
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
01/10/2023
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Advertising Summary
Quicklink for Posting
https://www.fairmontstatejobs.com/postings/2725
Job Duties
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