The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) seeks an innovative, diplomatic, and transformative leader as its next President. As the preeminent leader for quality assurance in higher education, the mission of SACSCOC is to support the educational quality improvement, accountability, and effectiveness of its member institutions. SACSCOC is the second largest accrediting body, with almost 800 members in the United States and international institutions, and an earned reputation for rigor and excellence.
SACSCOC is at a pivotal juncture in its history, as it reassesses its role in the evolving higher education accreditation landscape and positions itself within a newly open market among other institutional accreditors. The next President will be a dynamic and strategic advocate for SACSCOC, engaging the Executive Council and Board of Trustees to chart a forward-looking path that supports current member institutions and proactively seeks new national and international members. This leader will be deeply committed to building, maintaining, and inspiring a coalition of higher education leaders to navigate a rapidly changing regulatory environment.
Guided by the SACSCOC membership’s shared values and practices, the next President will have a rare opportunity to shape the future of accreditation, and to enhance the operational effectiveness of SACSCOC to meet the emerging needs of the higher education sector. The President will uphold SACSCOC’s high standards and drive innovation in member engagement while amplifying and marketing membership benefits. Overseeing a staff of 50, the President reports to the SACSCOC Board of Trustees. By fostering close collaboration with the Executive Council and Board, staff, current and future members, the President will play a vital role in ensuring the organization’s stability and growth in a complex and competitive accreditation environment. The President will make strategic, data-driven decisions to creatively broaden institutional resources and incorporate efficient and effective workflow processes while supporting the development of SACSCOC’s dedicated staff. Additionally, the President will continue to foster new partnerships and deepen existing relationships with the state and federal government, the Department of Education, accrediting agencies, and higher education organizations.
TO APPLY
Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be sent via the Isaacson, Miller search page.
Keight Tucker Kennedy, Partner
Pam Pezzoli, Partner
Robin Dougherty, Managing Associate
Melissa Barravecchio, Senior Search Coordinator
Isaacson, Miller
Washington, DC
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