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President

Application deadline: January 17, 2025

Senior Consultant: Gabriel Esteban
gabriel.esteban@academicsearch.org

Senior Consultant: Mary Kennard
mary.kennard@academicsearch.org

Associate Consultant: Javier Serrano
Javier.Serrano@academicsearch.org

The College of Southern Nevada (CSN), the largest multi-campus community college in Nevada, serves over 30,000 students each semester and an additional 11,000 non-credit enrollees annually. Established in 1971, CSN offers over 70 academic programs and 180 degrees and certificates, with a significant portion available online. As a Hispanic and Minority Serving Institution, CSN prioritizes accessibility, diversity, and student success while fostering innovative learning that emphasizes practical, real-world applications. Situated in the vibrant and growing Las Vegas area, CSN partners with businesses and industries to support workforce needs, economic development, and community engagement.

The institution seeks a visionary leader for its presidential role, emphasizing student success, community engagement, fiscal responsibility, and alignment of academic programs with workforce demands in key sectors like healthcare, technology, and manufacturing. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, strategic planning, and inclusively, actively promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion across hiring, curriculum, and admissions. With a robust commitment to shared governance, financial sustainability, and long-term institutional growth, the president will guide CSN through a transformative era of educational excellence and community impact.

Application and Nominating Procedure

College of Southern Nevada is being assisted in this search by Academic Search. Nominations, applications, and inquiries may be sent in complete confidence to CSNPresident@academicsearch.org.

Applications are due by January 17, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time, for full consideration, although the position remains open until filled.

Application materials should include:

A letter of application that addresses the expectations discussed in the Qualifications above.
Resume/Curriculum Vitae.
A list of at least five professional references with contact information, including telephone and email, and a note indicating the candidate’s working relationship with each. References will not be contacted without explicit permission of the candidate.