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Muhlenberg College

Allentown, Pennsylvania

Muhlenberg College seeks a bold and collaborative president to amplify its strong institutional reputation, sustain its deeply engaged campus community, grow enrollment, and cultivate a culture that empowers students to discover their passions, develop their talents, and lead lives of purpose and impact. Muhlenberg is a distinguished, student-centered liberal arts institution known for academic excellence, transformative faculty mentorship, nationally recognized strengths in the performing arts, and exceptional outcomes in graduate and professional school placement. Through its innovative Pathways for Discovery curriculum and innovative coaching program, Muhlenberg combines the enduring values of a liberal arts education with experiential learning, interdisciplinary inquiry, and career preparation. The next president will join a tight-knit community and supportive environment that celebrates small acts of kindness.

Muhlenberg is at a defining inflection point that demands a dynamic leader to chart its next chapter and adroitly lead the College through this moment of rapid change in higher education. The next president will be charged with galvanizing the community behind a distinctive vision, elevating the College’s strengths, seeking opportunities for growth, developing a plan for long-term financial sustainability, inspiring funders, and leveraging its location in Pennsylvania’s fastest-growing region -- a hub for arts, culture, business, and recreation. This is a tremendous opportunity for a clear-sighted, creative, and results-driven leader who is seeking to join a caring community dedicated to educating the whole person and instilling the value of lifelong learning and preparing students for meaningful futures.

Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the close of the search process. Electronic submission of materials is strongly encouraged. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be sent via the Isaacson, Miller website for the search: https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/muhlenberg-college/president