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Advertisement President Saint Martin’s University in the City of Lacey, Washington, is seeking a President to continue the positive momentum that this institution has enjoyed, with the commitment to take the institution to new levels of success and achievement. The University is reopening its presidential search due to the sudden death of Bryan M. Johnston, president-elect of Saint Martin’s University. Dr. Johnston was to begin his tenure as the University’s ninth president on July 1, 2008. Dr. David R. Spangler, who served as president of Saint Martin’s University from 1984 – 2005, is serving as interim president. Saint Martin’s University was established in 1895 by monks of the Roman Catholic Order of Saint Benedict. The community is shaped by its Benedictine heritage, characterized by a commitment to intellectual and spiritual growth, hospitality, service and creativity. The University offers undergraduate and graduate degrees at its main campus near Olympia, WA, as well as extension campuses at Fort Lewis Army Post, McChord Air Force Base, Centralia College, Tacoma Community College, and Olympic College in Bremerton, where a selection of degree programs for evening and weekend study are offered to military and civilian students. Further, Saint Martin’s has established international operations with colleges and universities in China, Japan and Korea. The University has experienced substantial growth during the last four years. Main campus enrollment is now at 1,250, and about 450 more attend classes at the University’s extensions. More than 220 people are employed at the University, which has an annual operating budget of just over $35 million. The University seeks a President who is a person of known integrity, sound judgment and proven leadership ability. Significant and successful administrative or executive experience as well as recognized academic credentials (preferably with an earned doctorate), which may include strong intellectual standing not limited to a formal academic background, is sought. The ability to lead a successful capital campaign; an enthusiasm for engaging in all aspects of institutional marketing and development; and keen judgment relating to financial management and strategic planning are particularly important. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a collaborative and inclusive management style with all constituencies. He or she must have the ability and passion to articulate the importance and value of a Catholic liberal arts education; be supportive of a Benedictine philosophy of education; and be able to demonstrate that he or she is a knowledgeable, committed, active, practicing member of the Roman Catholic faith. The President should possess the energy and vision to lead the institution toward its goal of being one of the finest Catholic institutions in the Pacific Northwest and on the Pacific Rim. For additional information, please consult www.stmartin.edu or www.academic-search.com/search.html. Applications should consist of a letter of interest that reflects on the desired attributes, a resume, and a list of five references. Nominations and expressions of interest will be treated in confidence and should be sent electronically (Microsoft Word preferred) to: SaintMartin@academic-search.com Assisting in the search is: Maya Ranchod Kirkhope, Senior Consultant Saint Martin’s University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator.
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