President
WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
Principia College is a top 10 best-value national liberal arts college based on the principles and values of Christian Science. The College welcomes students from a variety of faith backgrounds who are eager to explore their relationship to God. Educational programs are designed to help each student uncover their full potential by fostering their intellectual, social, moral, physical, and spiritual growth in a vibrant, nurturing atmosphere.
Principia College, located on a 2,600-acre setting 40 minutes from urban St. Louis, is one of two campuses operating under the Principia umbrella. There are close ties between Principia College and Principia School, a day and boarding school which serves preschool through grade 12, and 34 percent of students who graduate from the School matriculate at the College.
The College President reports to Principia’s Chief Executive. Principia’s Board of Trustees provides governance and is accountable for the fiduciary health of Principia, including oversight of Principia’s approximately $800 million endowment.
The College President is responsible for realizing the success of a campus that includes approximately 74 instructional faculty and 200 professional and service staff. The President’s direct reports include the Dean of Academics, Dean of Students, Director of Athletics, Director of Admissions, Financial Aid Director, College Chief Operations Officer, and Director of Human Resources.
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Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The preferred start date is summer 2023. For best consideration, we encourage applicants to inquire immediately and submit applications by March 24, 2023. Please send all nominations, inquiries, and applications in confidence to PrincipiaCollegePresident@storbecksearch.com.