Senior Consultant: Wanda Bigham
wanda.bigham@academicsearch.org
Senior Consultant: Margaret Venable
margaret.venable@academicsearch.org
Associate Consultant: Marcie Mikolay
marcie.mikolay@academicsearch.org
The Murray State University (MSU) Board of Regents has launched a national search for the University’s next President. In partnership with Academic Search, Inc., the committee invites applications and nominations for this opportunity.
The President is the chief executive and administrative officer of Murray State University. The President, who reports directly to and in close collaboration with the 11-member Board of Regents, is responsible to that governing board for the supervision and administration of academic, business, and fiscal operations, as well as all other matters pertaining to the Institution.
The President fosters and builds upon the existing strengths, traditions, human and financial resources of the University to provide the personal and professional leadership necessary to guide the Institution’s future course and advance the University’s role and standing in higher education throughout the world.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Doctorate or comparable terminal degree from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent.
Demonstrated experience leading and managing a large, complex organization in a challenging financial environment.
Successful leadership experience in higher education administration is preferred.
DESIRED LEADERSHIP CHARACTERISTICS:
Problem-Solving and Decision-Making. Problems are highly varied, complex and often non-recurring; require novel and creative approaches to resolution. New concepts and approaches may have to be developed.
Decisions have significant, broad implications for the management and operations of the entire University. Decisions relative to the Strategic Plan and direction of the University are required.
Additional information about this opportunity and Murray State University can be found in the position profile at: https://www.academicsearch.org/open-searches-public/
Academic Search is partnering with Murray State University in this national search. Nominators and prospective candidates may arrange a confidential discussion about this opportunity with Dr. Wanda Bigham, Senior Consultant at Academic Search, at wanda.bigham@academicsearch.org or by calling (334) 425-6865 or with Dr. Margaret Venable, Senior Consultant at Academic Search, at margaret.venable@academicsearch.org or (404) 692-1383.
To apply, a candidate should submit:
- A detailed letter of interest addressing the Required Qualifications and Desired Leadership Characteristics for the President as outlined in this profile.
- A CV with relevant information about educational background, administrative experience, responsibilities, and accomplishments.
- A list of five professional references, including names, phone numbers, and email addresses, noting the candidate’s relationship for each reference. References will not be contacted until later in the search process and only with the candidate’s permission.
Please send materials as email attachments in pdf format to: MurrayStatePresident@academicsearch.org.
For full consideration by the Search Committee, applications should be submitted by January 24, 2025.
