Agnes Scott College announces a national search for an Associate Vice President for Global Learning and Leadership Development to lead and oversee a new initiative – SUMMIT – which reinvents a liberal arts education for the 21st century. As the College celebrates its 125th anniversary, this initiative will transform the College into a center for leadership in a global society by preparing every student to be an effective change agent. Reflecting the holistic education this initiative affords Agnes Scott students, the Associate Vice President (AVP) will report directly to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College as well as to the Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students. The preferred starting date is June 1, 2015, or as soon thereafter as is feasible.
Agnes Scott College (ASC) is a highly selective, independent, national liberal arts college for women, located in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia. The College stands in the company of America’s top colleges dedicated to providing a dynamic liberal arts education as the foundation for a successful and meaningful life. A diverse and growing community of scholars, ASC educates women to think deeply, live honorably and engage the intellectual and social challenges of their times.
SUMMIT is a global learning and leadership development curriculum exclusive to Agnes Scott. It provides all students, regardless of major, with an individualized four-year program designed to develop their personal leadership abilities and understanding of complex global dynamics. The inaugural Associate Vice President for Global Learning and Leadership Development will provide direction for and have the opportunity to shape the SUMMIT initiative. The AVP will work closely with faculty, academic affairs and student life staff, students, and the broader community to transform students’ experiences both inside and outside the classroom. The College seeks a collaborative visionary who can turn ideas into reality and build a signature initiative that strategically expands the Agnes Scott footprint.
The College is being assisted by Academic Search, Inc. A full search profile providing additional information about Agnes Scott College as well as the position can be found under Current Searches at www.academic-search.com.
Applications should consist of a substantive cover letter addressing the qualifications and desired attributes listed in the profile, a curriculum vitae, and a list of at least five professional references with full contact information and a note indicating the nature of your working relationship with each; references will not be contacted without explicit permission from the candidate. Applications, nominations, and expressions of interest can be submitted in confidence to AgnesScottAVP {at} academic-search(.)com// .
Applications received by January 15, 2015, will be assured full consideration. Confidential discussions about this opportunity may be arranged by contacting Andrea Warren Hamos at awh {at} academic-search(.)com// or Andrea Cowsert at abc {at} academic-search(.)com// .