Presidential Search
The Stephens College Board of Trustees has launched a national search for the college’s next president. Through work with their partner search firm, Academic Search, the search committee invites applications, nominations, and expressions of interest in the opportunity.
The search for Stephens College’s next president calls for a dynamic and visionary leader who will be entrusted with building on the college’s history of developing successful educational offerings while also seeking out new creative partnerships and venues for innovation. Located in the vibrant city of Columbia, Missouri, Stephens College is a private liberal arts institution. While Stephens College has remained steadfast in its core mission of educating and empowering female leaders, it has also expanded its curriculum to meet the needs of a broader audience. This includes the introduction of the co-educational Conservatory for the Performing Arts, as well as graduate programs and certificate courses.
Search Profile
Stephens College is being assisted by Academic Search. Click here to find the full position description.
Applications, Nominations, and Inquiries
Applications should consist of a substantive cover letter addressing the qualifications and priorities listed in the search profile and a curriculum vitae or resume. Applications and nominations can be submitted electronically, and in confidence, to [email protected].
The position remains open until filled but only applications received by Monday, November 11, 2024, can be assured full consideration. Prospective candidates may arrange a confidential discussion with the search consultants (Dr. Margaret Venable or Maya Kirkhope) by sending a request to [email protected].
Timeline
| DATE | EVENT |
| April 2024 | President Lynch announces retirement |
| Early September 2024 | Pre-search meetings with search committee and campus constituents |
| Mid-September 2024 | Search launches |
| November 11, 2024 | Application deadline for full consideration |
| Mid-November 2024 – January 2025 | Candidate evaluation and interviews |
| February 2025 | Appointment is announced |
| June 2025 | New President begins |
Frequently Asked Questions
Click here to find FAQs.
Search Committee
The search for the next president of Stephens College is led by committee members identified and affirmed by the Stephens College Board of Trustees. The committee is comprised of the following individuals:
Information about Academic Search and the Search Consultants
Academic Search is assisting Stephens College in this work. For nearly five decades, Academic Search has been a mission-driven organization dedicated to expanding leadership capacity at higher education institutions through executive search services.