Kutztown University (KU) invites nominations and applications for a passionate, dynamic, engaging, inclusive, mission-focused, and visionary leader to serve as its thirteenth President. Kutztown University is part the Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE), which consists of 10 state-owned universities serving more than 80,000 students.
Kutztown University has a long history of a strong student-focused culture, a community of active teachers and scholars, and a record of commitment to its community and region. Located in Kutztown, PA, the mission of Kutztown University is to provide affordable high-quality undergraduate, graduate, and lifelong learning opportunities that empower students of all ages for their intellectual, social, civic, and career endeavors. KU aspires to be a regional center of excellence providing opportunities for advanced academic, cultural, and public service experiences, within a caring community, designed to promote success in a global society. There are more than 130 areas of study at Kutztown University within four academic colleges: the College of Business, the College of Education, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and the College of Visual and Performing Arts.
The President is the chief executive officer of the University and reports through the PASSHE chancellor to the Board of Governors. With a proven record of excellent academic leadership and partnership building, the next President must be a transparent, forward thinking, articulate, and inspiring communicator who will be asked to lead a collaborative effort with the University community to develop a strong shared vision for the next stage of development for Kutztown University. Skilled in external relations, the President will understand KU’s role in the region and will be deeply engaged with the community. Additionally, the President should be adept at navigating the political landscape to advocate for the institution’s needs and collaborate effectively within the PASSHE system. The ideal candidate will be committed to student success and have a proven ability to build trust, increase enrollment, build strong partnerships, and actively fundraise.
A complete leadership profile is available here: https://dsgco.com/search/21624-kutztown-university-of-pennsylvania-president
Expressions of interest and nominations are being accepted and will continue until the position is filled. All nominations and applications shall be confidential. Application materials should include a letter of interest, a resume/CV, and the names and contact information for five professional references.
Application materials should include a letter of interest, a resume/CV, and the names and contact information for five professional references. Interested candidates can apply using the following Talent Profile link: https://talent-profile.dsgco.com/search/v2/21624
Steve Leo, Managing Director
Susan VanGilder, Global Managing Partner and Practice Leader, Education
Kamilah Allen, Senior Associate
Storbeck Search
KutztownPresident@storbecksearch.com
The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.
Kutztown University is an AA/EOE/member of the PA State System of Higher Education and actively solicits applications from women and minority candidates.
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Kutztown University does not discriminate in employment or educational opportunities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. To discuss a complaint of discrimination, please contact the Office of Social Equity, Old Main A-Wing, Room 02, by phone at 610-683-4700 or by e-mail at pena@kutztown.edu. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Kutztown University does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including admissions and employment. Any inquiries regarding the application of Title IX at Kutztown University may be made to Bradley Davis, the University’s Title IX Coordinator, located in Old Main A-Wing, Room 02A, by phone at 610-683-4782 or by email at titleix@kutztown.edu, or the Office for Civil Rights located in the Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg., 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100, by phone at 800-421-3481 (TDD: 800-877-8339), by fax at 202-453-6012, or by e-mail at OCR@ed.gov. Kutztown University’s Sexual Misconduct, Anti-Discrimination, and Anti-Harassment policies can be found in The Key student handbook or online at https://www.kutztown.edu/about-ku/administrative-offices/social-equity.html
