Vice President for Academic & Student Affairs

Notre Dame College, a co-educational Catholic institution in the tradition of the Sisters of Notre Dame, educates a diverse population in the liberal arts for personal, professional and global responsibility. Founded in 1922 as a Catholic, four-year liberal arts institution, the College sits on 48 picturesque wooded acres, tucked away in South Euclid, a quiet suburban neighborhood just 25 minutes from downtown Cleveland, Ohio. During the past ten years the College has experienced a period of sustained growth, creativity and renewal. Today Notre Dame College boasts an enrollment of almost 2,200 students. The College offers associate's, bachelor's and master's degrees in over 30 disciplines as well as 22 scholarship athletic sports.

The Position:
The President seeks an energetic person with the experience, creativity, and the vision to lead the College’s academic and student life. The successful candidate will: report directly to the President; be a member of the President’s Staff; have overall responsibility for directing all academic and student life programs and support functions; oversee the College’s academic programs, both undergraduate and graduate; supervise the hiring, orientation and continuing performance of full-time and adjunct faculty; and supervise the Director of the Library and the Director of the Advising Center.

Qualifications:  
The ideal candidate must possess an earned doctorate in a discipline taught at Notre Dame; a distinguished record of teaching, scholarship and collegial service, ideally at a small liberal arts college; a strong commitment to the integration of the ideals of a liberal arts education into career-focused academic preparation; and a minimum of 5 years experience in higher education supervision. The new VPASA will have impeccable integrity, exemplary oral and written communication skills, and an appreciation for the role of a Catholic college in 21st century America.

Notre Dame College is being assisted by the partners of the search firm: Hyatt•Fennell, LLC. Nominations and applications should be submitted via email to NotreDame@hyatt-fennell.com:

Cheryl Hyatt
NotreDame@hyatt-fennell.com
www.HYATT-FENNELL.com
(US) 724-242-0476

Application materials should include a focused letter of interest, a current résumé, and contact information for five professional references. While the application deadline is April 6, 2012, early submission of materials will afford them optimal attention.. All applications and nominations will be considered highly confidential.