President Incline Village, Nevada

President
Incline Village, Nevada
SNC Tahoe seeks nominations and applications for the position of president. The Board of Trustees invites applications from
individuals with the drive and proven track record of success to create a legacy of targeted, strategic growth and innovation.
Candidates with experience operating and growing academic, business, and public organizations are all encouraged to apply.
Sierra Nevada College, Nevada’s only private 4-year college, was founded in 1969. The campus is nestled in 20 acres of pristine
alpine forest just a few hundred yards from the north shore of Lake Tahoe. Currently, 551 undergraduate and 481 graduate
students attend SNC Tahoe pursuing degrees in business, sciences & technology, humanities & social sciences, fine arts, teacher
education, and interdisciplinary studies. The college maintains its liberal arts college roots and educational values but has evolved
into an innovative, outcome-oriented and entrepreneurial institution providing students with transformational education
opportunities preparing them to contribute in the real world. SNC Tahoe is recognized as an innovator in active and experiential
learning. The college’s spectacular natural setting, unique community support and small average class size provide an ideal
laboratory/incubator for innovative and entrepreneurial active learning.
Successful candidates must demonstrate the character and communication skills to serve as steward for the college’s mission and
values and will enjoy the role of a highly visible community member. The next president will be an enthusiastic spokesperson and
fundraiser for the college, embracing and articulating the unique culture and vision of SNC Tahoe.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strengths and experience in these critical areas:
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Leadership & management
Fundraising
Relationship building
Business acumen (both strategic & operating)
Communications
Prospective candidates are encouraged to review the search profile which contains additional information about the nature of this
opportunity at www.agbsearch.com/searches/president-sierra-nevada-college.
The SNC Tahoe Search Committee will begin reviewing and evaluating applications as they are received and will continue to
accept and review credentials until a new president is selected. Candidates are advised to submit their materials by May 15, 2015
to ensure fullest consideration.
Materials must include a letter of interest that responds to the Opportunities and Challenges and the Qualifications and Qualities
of the next president, a complete CV or resume, and the names and contact information (telephone and e-mail) for five references,
none of whom will be contacted until a later stage of the search or without the formal permission of the candidate. Nominations,
inquiries and applications will be treated confidentially and should be submitted electronically in PDF or Microsoft Word format
to [email protected].
The search is being assisted by:
Dr. Richard A. Wueste, Consultant
AGB Search
[email protected]
540-431-5131