TEXAS COLLEGE
President
Tyler, TX
THE OPPORTUNITY:
The Board of Trustees of Texas College invites applications and nominations for an accomplished, mission-driven, and visionary leader to serve as the 24th President of Texas College. This search follows the announced retirement of Dr. Dwight J. Fennell, whose 17-year tenure provided steady leadership, institutional continuity, and faithful stewardship. As Texas College prepares for this pivotal transition, the Board seeks a President who will honor the College’s historic mission and Christian…
Methodist Episcopal (CME) heritage while partnering closely with the Board to guide the institution into its next phase of growth, sustainability, and academic distinction.
POSITION:
The President serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Texas College and reports directly to the Board of Trustees. The President is responsible for providing visionary, strategic, financial, academic, and spiritual leadership to the institution and for advancing the mission, values, and long-term vitality of Texas College.
The President is expected to:
- Articulate and execute a compelling vision for institutional renewal;
- Lead enrollment growth, retention, and student success initiatives;
- Serve as the College’s chief fundraiser and external ambassador;
- Strengthen academic quality, accreditation compliance, and operational effectiveness;
- Foster a culture of transparency, shared governance, accountability, and excellence;
- Uphold and advance the Christian mission and CME heritage of Texas College.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
The President will:
- Provide strategic leadership aligned with the mission, values, and faith tradition of Texas College;
- Serve as chief spokesperson and advocate for the College locally, regionally, and nationally;
- Lead fundraising efforts, including donor cultivation, stewardship, and campaign leadership;
- Strengthen enrollment management, marketing, and recruitment pipelines;
- Ensure compliance with accreditation standards (SACSCOC) and regulatory requirements;
- Foster shared governance and effective collaboration with faculty, staff, students, and trustees;
- Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing senior leadership team;
- Promote innovation in academic programming and student support services;
- Enhance campus climate, morale, and institutional culture;
- Maintain strong relationships with alumni, civic leaders, and denominational partners.
KEY LEADERSHIP PRIORITIES
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE AND CORE COMPETENCIES
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Senior-level executive leadership experience in higher education or a comparably complex organization;
- Demonstrated success in fundraising and resource development;
- Strong financial and operational management experience;
- Proven ability to lead organizational change and institutional transformation;
- Experience working effectively with governing boards;
- Demonstrated commitment to student success and equity.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED
Earned terminal degree (PhD, EdD, JD, or equivalent) from an accredited institution;
THE PROCESS:
The Presidential Search Committee, in partnership with the Board of Trustees and ZRG Partners, will conduct a confidential and comprehensive review of applications, nominations, and expressions of interest. Review of materials will begin immediately and continue until a President is selected.
Individuals wishing to be considered, as well as those seeking to nominate qualified candidates, are encouraged to submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae, as separate PDF documents, to the ZRG search team. All inquiries, nominations, and applications will be handled with the utmost confidentiality.
To ensure full consideration, please submit a letter of interest and a CV, as 2 separate PDFs, by February 13, 2026
For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.zrgpartners.com/jobboard/texas-college-president