"President"

The Wofford College Board of Trustees and Wofford College community seek in their 12th president a visionary, highly engaged, student-focused and deeply committed servant leader. The next president of Wofford College will bring a significant record of success in executive leadership, a strong affinity for the liberal arts educational experience, a focus on Wofford’s mission and core values, and the desire to be a valued and visible member of the community.

Wofford College, established in 1854, is a four-year, residential liberal arts college located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The college is nationally known for its outstanding faculty, study abroad participation, successful and supportive graduates, and commitment to making college affordable and accessible. The college’s 180-acre campus, located within walking distance of Spartanburg’s thriving downtown, is home to about 1,800 undergraduates. In addition to a rigorous academic program and experiential learning opportunities (study abroad, career preparation, research and community-based learning), Wofford students enjoy NCAA Division I athletics, fraternity and sorority life and a creative visual and performing arts scene.

The ideal candidate will be a dynamic leader dedicated to academic excellence, intellectual rigor and the free exchange of ideas. They will bring proven experience in strategic planning, fiscal management, fundraising and board partnership, along with a keen understanding of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and the evolving landscape of higher education and NCAA Division I athletics. With strong communication skills, integrity and approachability, this leader will serve as a visible presence on campus and in Spartanburg, building authentic relationships with students, faculty, staff, alumni, trustees and community partners. A commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, along with the ability to expand Wofford’s reach and strengthen its distinctive culture, will be essential to advancing the college’s mission of preparing graduates for meaningful lives of learning, leadership and service in a global society.

The full position profile can be found on the AGB Search website and at Wofford.edu/presidentialsearch. Additional information about Wofford College can be found at www.wofford.edu.

The Presidential Search Advisory Committee will begin the review of applications immediately and continue work until an appointment is made. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by Monday, December 1, 2025, and must include:

• A letter of interest addressing the strategic objectives and qualifications identified in the profile.
• A current curriculum vitae.
• Contact information (email and phone) for five professional references, including their relationship to the candidate.

Wofford College is being assisted by AGB Search. Application materials should be submitted through the AGB Search portal system here: Wofford Presidential Search Portal.

Please direct nominations and expressions of interest or any questions regarding the application process to: WoffordPresident@agbsearch.com or:

Matthew J. Kilcoyne
Principal
AGB Search
matt.kilcoyne@agbsearch.com
(202) 253-9846

Frederick V. Moore, J.D./M.B.A.
Senior Executive Search Consultant
AGB Search
fred.moore@agbsearch.com
(712) 299-2544

Wofford College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information, military status or any other legally protected status.