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 Tennessee Board of Regents is seeking a President for Walters State Community College, one of Tennessee's 13 community colleges. The President will report to the Tennessee Board of Regents through the Chancellor and oversee a comprehensive, two-year postsecondary institution serving 10 counties in east Tennessee.

Walters State Community College enrolls approximately 5,900 credit-seeking students each fall and offers a variety of associate degrees and technical certificates, many of which lead to licensure in healthcare fields. The college is fully accredited and known for its innovative and entrepreneurial approach to higher education. The ideal candidate for President will be a dynamic, innovative, and energetic leader with a vision for guiding Walters State to higher levels of achievement. The successful candidate is expected to be selected and appointed prior to September 1st, and more information on preferred attributes and the application process can be found in the position profile.

The search for Walters State Community College's next President is being conducted by Open Searches. Confidential discussions about the opportunity are encouraged. The successful candidate will have the skills and integrity necessary to lead the college forward as a leader in higher education reform nationwide. Additional information about the college and the position can be found on the college's website.