Our client is currently facing various challenges in higher education, such as demographic pressures, enrollment competition, affordability concerns, financial constraints, and evolving workforce expectations. Despite these challenges, the institution has strong foundations including highly engaged students, dedicated faculty and staff, nationally recognized academic programs, a passionate alumni community, and a student-centered culture. The next president will need to navigate a period of leadership transition and strategic reflection, with a focus on sharpening institutional priorities, enhancing enrollment and financial sustainability, strengthening our client's reputation, and preserving the unique culture and sense of community while adapting to a changing environment.Stakeholders at our client are looking for a leader who can unite the community around common purpose and shared aspirations, while also addressing the challenges and opportunities facing the institution. There is a strong desire to articulate a compelling direction for the institution's next chapter, while maintaining the distinctive educational experience and sense of community that define our client. Throughout the listening process, participants expressed optimism about the future of the institution and a belief that its best days are still ahead. The next president will play a crucial role in guiding our client through this pivotal moment in its history, ensuring its continued success and relevance in the higher education landscape.
Opportunities
The Vice President and Head of Strategy, M&A and Sustainability at our client will be responsible for driving and governing the strategic process within the division. This includes ensuring alignment between Group strategy, divisional priorities, and Business Unit Strategies, while also preserving Business Unit accountability for strategy development, execution, and business performance. The role involves providing direction, structure, and challenge to enable Business Units to translate strategic priorities into tangible business results.Working closely with the President of Kanthal, the Division Management Team, Business Units, and key stakeholders, the Vice President will combine long-term strategic direction with practical execution to strengthen Kanthal's market position, profitability, and long-term competitiveness. This includes establishing clear frameworks, processes, and ways of working to support strategy development, execution, and follow-up, ensuring that strategic activities reinforce each other and support both organic and inorganic growth ambitions, as well as revenue and EBIT targets. The Vice President will lead a team of three specialists, report to the President of Kanthal, and be part of the Kanthal Division Management Team, with the position based in Stockholm, Hallstahammar, or Sandviken and an international scope that includes regular interaction with stakeholders across Kanthal and Alleima, as well as international travel.
As CFO at our client, you will play a crucial role in the management team, reporting directly to the CEO. Your responsibilities will include overseeing financial control, reporting, asset management, and the development of financial processes. You will serve as a strategic partner to the CEO, management, and board, driving the finance function towards a more proactive, data-driven, and operationally focused approach. Our client operates in a complex, transaction-intensive, and international environment, with intricate payment flows, license revenues, and payments to rights holders. In this role, you will lead the finance function, managing financial risk, internal control, budgeting, forecasting, and the development of key performance indicators. Additionally, you will be involved in decision support, as well as issues related to our client's international licensing business and ownership in ICE Services Ltd.
The next Executive Director of the Gateway Early Childhood Alliance in St. Louis, Missouri will be responsible for aligning and stewarding the shared agenda, improving quality across the field, and expanding access to quality early childhood education seats for families in need. They will need to contribute to shaping the organization's foundational plans and carry them forward, as well as lead a fundraising strategy to increase revenue and long-term sustainability through proactive engagement with donors and funders. The Executive Director will also need to define and hold the organization's focus on system-level impact, execute and deepen the impact of the Alliance's strategy, steward relationships, finances, reputation, and influence, and cultivate public/private partnerships to strengthen the early childhood ecosystem.In addition to strategic and systems leadership, the Executive Director will need to lead a fundraising strategy that increases revenue and sustainability, identify and pursue grant opportunities, and develop collaborative funding models. They will also serve as the face and voice of the Alliance to community partners, funders, policymakers, and the public, repair and deepen trust with providers, and sustain and rebuild the Alliance's coalition across caregivers, providers, educators, advocates, and partners. The successful candidate will need to have strong leadership skills, a strategic mindset, and the ability to engage with a diverse set of stakeholders to advance the Alliance's mission of improving early childhood education in the St. Louis area.
The Executive Director position at FRRC is a pivotal role in leading the organization through a significant transition from a founder-led movement to a sustainable institution. The focus is on advocating for the 1.4 million Floridians with felony convictions, working towards ending disenfranchisement and discrimination. The ideal candidate will need to balance stewardship of the organization's values and credibility while also strengthening infrastructure, fundraising capacity, and strategic focus for long-term impact.The successful candidate will need to understand the importance of honoring the organization's history while also advancing its future. They will need to maintain a strong connection to directly impacted communities and ensure that directly impacted leadership remains central to FRRC's identity. Additionally, the Executive Director will need to bring vision, discipline, and leadership to expand statewide reach, diversify philanthropic support, and position FRRC for its next stage of impact beyond rights restoration to leadership development, civic engagement, and policy advocacy.
The Executive Director, Ancillary Operations at McMaster University reports to the Vice-President, Operations and Finance and is responsible for providing leadership and strategic oversight for the university's ancillaries. This includes managing a diverse revenue-generating portfolio of ancillary operations, delivering exceptional student-centered campus services, and achieving long-term strategic growth and operational excellence through entrepreneurial leadership and innovative service delivery. The Executive Director also serves as a key advisor on ancillary strategy, financial risk, capital investments, and emerging issues, ensuring that ancillary operations contribute meaningfully to the university's student experience, financial sustainability, and broader institutional priorities. Through a team of Directors, the role provides strategic direction and oversight to maximize revenue opportunities, strengthen cost management practices, respond to market trends, and improve operational efficiency across the ancillary portfolio.As a member of the Operations and Finance division, the Executive Director collaborates with senior leaders across the university to advance institutional priorities, enhance the student and campus experience, and identify opportunities for innovation, integration, and service excellence. The role also plays a key role in shaping and leading the transition to a more integrated, coordinated enterprise by designing shared standards and common governance while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement across the ancillary portfolio. Overall, the Executive Director is responsible for ensuring high-quality, accessible campus services and driving strategic growth and operational excellence within McMaster University's ancillary operations.
Bounty & Soul is looking for a Director of Program Operations to oversee various programs and operational systems. Reporting to the Deputy Director, this role involves managing Rooted in Health, Volunteer Programs, Community Engagement, and Benevolent Box, as well as facilities, fleet, equipment, safety, and warehouse operations. The Director will lead a team of Program Managers to ensure strong programs and community impact, while also collaborating closely with the Director of Food and Farms to align priorities and provide cohesive leadership.The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and experience in program management and operational oversight. The salary for this position ranges from $70,000 to $76,000, with a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, short term disability, life insurance, and PTO. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community through strategic leadership and operational excellence.
The Centre for Disability Studies (CDS) is looking for an experienced research leader to oversee its research and innovation program. The Director of Research and Innovation will work closely with the CEO to lead the research team, establish partnerships, and secure funding for major research projects. This role is unique in that it requires the individual to bridge the gap between academia, community, practice, and policy to ensure that research has a real impact on the lives of people with disabilities.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in intellectual disability research and a proven track record of academic leadership. They will be responsible for mentoring and developing the research team, as well as building partnerships on a national and international level. This is an exciting opportunity for a researcher who is passionate about making a difference in the disability sector and is looking to take on a leadership role that goes beyond traditional academia.
The position involves leading our client through a period of significant curriculum change, with a focus on adapting to the evolving impact of AI on teaching and learning. The successful candidate will be responsible for strengthening the school's commitment to academic and co-curricular excellence, while also managing the College's property, assets, and resources effectively. This role requires a confident leader who can navigate the challenges of educational innovation and ensure the institution's continued success.The ideal candidate will have experience in educational leadership, with a strong understanding of curriculum development and the integration of technology in education. They must possess excellent management skills to oversee the College's property, assets, and resources efficiently. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in shaping the future of the College, ensuring that it remains at the forefront of academic excellence and innovation in the face of changing educational landscapes.
The Dean of COM will report to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, serving as the primary academic and administrative leader of the College. They will be responsible for providing strategic vision, contributing to institutional planning, and ensuring alignment between the College's priorities and the University's broader mission. The Dean will work closely with the Provost and other University leaders to recommend academic policies, promote collaboration across the College, and foster a cohesive approach to institutional success. Additionally, they will champion our client's mission, vision, and strategic plan by cultivating a culture of excellence, innovation, equity, inclusion, and belonging.In their role, the Dean will oversee the responsible allocation of the College's resources, including financial, human, and operational assets, to support student achievement, faculty and staff success, and meaningful impact within the communities served by our client. They will work to advance and strengthen the College's academic programs, ensuring they align with the University's strategic objectives. The Dean will play a key role in promoting a culture of excellence and collaboration within the College, while also contributing significantly to institutional decision-making and planning.
The Corporate Vice President will be responsible for overseeing laboratory and radiology services within our client, with a focus on integration, growth, and operational excellence. This role will involve realigning the laboratory function to create a centralized model, improve coordination, enhance efficiency, and standardize operations. The Vice President will also work with hospital leaders, physician partners, and system executives to strengthen service delivery, improve patient access, reduce leakage, optimize capacity, and support over 1.6 million imaging procedures annually. Collaboration with physician leadership will be key in advancing clinical quality, service line growth, and performance improvement initiatives.The Vice President will play a crucial role in driving strategic initiatives within the laboratory and radiology services of our client, with a focus on continued integration and growth. This position will involve working in a matrixed environment to ensure operational excellence, improve patient access, and support the performance of imaging procedures. The Vice President will also be responsible for developing a dyad partnership with physician leadership to advance clinical quality, service line growth, and performance improvement initiatives. Overall, this role presents an exciting opportunity to lead and drive positive change within our client's laboratory and radiology services.
McLaren Health Care is looking for a dynamic leader to fill the role of Corporate Vice President, Transfer Center Operations. This position will involve overseeing the development and implementation of a centralized transfer center strategy to enhance patient access and care coordination within the organization. The successful candidate will work closely with senior system leadership to optimize patient flow, streamline transfers, and ensure patients receive timely and appropriate care across McLaren's extensive network.The Corporate Vice President will play a key role in strengthening network connectivity and improving overall patient experience within one of the nation's largest integrated health care delivery systems. This is a unique opportunity for an innovative and entrepreneurial executive to make a significant impact on healthcare operations and drive positive outcomes for patients. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in healthcare operations and a proven track record of implementing successful strategies to enhance patient care and access.
The Sales Director role at Procurious involves leading the commercial growth agenda by driving sponsorship and revenue generation across a range of events, digital content, memberships, and partnerships. Reporting directly to the Founder, the Sales Director will be responsible for developing and executing sales strategies to build sustainable revenue streams across major events such as the CPO Forum, Big Ideas Summit, Category Management Conference, and Global CPO Roundtables. Additionally, the Sales Director will focus on growing commercial opportunities through webinars, podcasts, research reports, digital campaigns, and membership programs.The ideal candidate for this role will have a strong background in sales and a proven track record of driving revenue growth in a B2B environment. They will possess excellent communication and negotiation skills, as well as the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders. The Sales Director will be a strategic thinker who can identify new business opportunities and develop innovative sales strategies to capitalize on them. This is a unique opportunity to join a leading online community for procurement and supply chain professionals and play a key role in driving the organization's commercial success.
The Executive Director position at RCCbc involves reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and serving as the accountable leader for the RTVS program. This role requires setting the program direction in alignment with our client and partner priorities, developing a coherent strategy, and overseeing the program's operations. The Executive Director is responsible for leading the RTVS leadership team, ensuring overall performance, sustainability, and integrity of the program.The successful candidate will have strong leadership skills, the ability to translate organizational priorities into actionable strategies, and experience managing a team. The Executive Director must possess a deep understanding of healthcare delivery systems, as well as a commitment to improving access to care for underserved populations. This role requires a strategic thinker who can drive innovation, foster collaboration, and maintain the program's reputation for excellence in service delivery.