Vice President for Institutional Advancement

The client is seeking nominations and expressions of interest for the role of provost and chief academic officer, with a start date in June 2026.The client, with a nearly 200-year history and affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, is recognized for its commitment to student success in liberal arts and professional education programs.The main campus, located on 54 acres in Bexley, Ohio, supports undergraduate and graduate programs.These include disciplines in the arts, sciences, humanities, and professions with advanced degrees in areas such as law, business, clinical mental health, and school counseling, divinity and theology, social work, music education, and nursing.Through its programs, the client engages students, faculty, staff, and alumni in impactful contributions to their respective communities and industries.The new provost will function as the chief academic officer within a respected culture focused on academic excellence and transformative student-centered education, underlined by a strong service ethic.The appointee will be pivotal in aligning goals with the clients mission and executing the Presidents vision as part of the Presidents cabinet.Important attributes for the role include collaborative and communicative leadership, academic and institutional stewardship, a focus on faculty and student success, strategic innovation, and an inclusive, mission-oriented perspective.Additionally, the provost will oversee academic leadership, strategic planning and budgeting, and faculty and staff management.Interested candidates are encouraged to discuss the position confidentially by contacting the identified search partner.Applications should include a letter of interest detailing leadership agenda objectives and requisite qualities, a current curriculum vitae, and will be given full consideration if received by January 13, 2026.The client is committed to equal opportunity employment and fosters a diverse and inclusive campus environment, ensuring non-discrimination based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion, sex, gender, age, disability, veteran status, or protected legal characteristics.