President About the Company Top-ranked public university IndustryHigher Education TypeEducational Institution Founded1893 Employees501-1000 Categories EducationColleges & UniversitiesColleges and UniversitiesWestern New Mexico University About the Role The Company is seeking a visionary and effective leader to take on the role of President. The successful candidate will serve as the institution's chief executive officer, providing strategic leadership for academic, operational, fiscal, and community missions. This pivotal role involves guiding the university's identity and sustainability in the ever-evolving higher education landscape, with a strong focus on serving a diverse student population, including first-generation, Hispanic, rural, and underserved students. The President will be responsible for fostering a transformational educational experience, promoting student success, and ensuring the institution's impact on retention, completion, and the overall well-being of its students and the community. Key responsibilities for the President include leading the university through a career-defining turnaround, elevating trust, and unifying the campus. The ideal candidate will be a high-touch, visible leader, known and accessible to students, faculty, and staff, and will work to rebuild and strengthen partnerships with K-12, employers, and non-profit organizations. Advocacy for the institution is also a critical aspect of the role, with a focus on securing equitable state funding, attracting capital for facilities and IT, and modernizing infrastructure. The President will be expected to have a significant regional influence, shaping workforce and economic development, and will benefit from the company's nimble scale, which allows for fast, cross-functional collaboration and quick implementation of ideas. Hiring Manager TitleBoard Chair Travel PercentLess than 10% Functions CEO/President