Opportunity Details

Open Searches specializes in executive searches for colleges, universities, and related organizations, partnering with institutions to assemble strong leadership teams. They are committed to finding the right candidate for each role and building exceptional candidate pools for all searches. The Dean of Community and Commitments position at Berea College is currently open for applications and nominations. Reporting to the Provost, the Dean will be responsible for advancing mission-centered programming throughout the college community, guided by the colleges eight Great Commitments.

Berea College, located in Kentucky, is dedicated to serving students from Appalachia and around the world. The Dean of Community and Commitments will work to integrate values into the colleges unique mission, culture, and operations, encouraging collaborative work across departments. The college has a historic mission to educate students of great academic promise with limited economic means, and no student has paid tuition since 1892. Open Searches is assisting Berea in their search for the Dean of Community and Commitments, and applications, nominations, and exploratory conversations can be sent in confidence to the provided email address.

The ideal candidate for the Dean of Community and Commitments position will have a strong commitment to the colleges mission and values, including educational opportunity, interracial education, gender equality, and sustainability. Berea College is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds to learn and work at the institution. The deadline for applications is April 11, 2025, and the position will remain open until filled.