Location: Murray,KY, USA
Position Information
Posting Number 20250016EX Job Title President Number of Vacancies 1 About Murray State
Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about Careers at Murray State University.
About Murray State Benefits
Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State Benefits page for more information.
Equal Opportunity Employment/Diversity Information
Murray State embraces diversity in the workplace and values attracting, developing and maintaining a diverse, high-quality faculty, staff, and student body. The University endeavors to create and promote a culturally diverse community to be accepting of and sensitive to diversity in its many varied forms. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Murray State is an equal education and employment opportunities AA/Vets/Disabled employer.
Type of Employment Regular Full-Time If Part Time, Enter Hours Per Week Work Location Murray, KY Employment Term 12 Months Position Type Staff - Exempt (Monthly) Department President's Office Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities
The President is the chief executive and administrative officer of Murray State University. The President, who reports directly to and in close collaboration with the 11-member Board of Regents, is responsible to that governing board for the supervision and administration of academic, business, and fiscal operations, as well as all other matters pertaining to the Institution.
The President fosters and builds upon the existing strengths, traditions, human and financial resources of the University to provide the personal and professional leadership necessary to guide the Institution's future course and advance the University's role and standing in higher education throughout the world.
* Leads the University forward by identifying opportunities and developing and implementing a strategic vision that ensures fulfillment of the University's mission.
* Assures that the University's finances are managed, and revenue streams are developed and expanded to support the achievement of the strategic vision of the university; develops and presents both a biennial budget request and an annual budget to the Board of Regents for approval; oversees implementation of the annual budget.
* Provides recommendations to the Board relating to the general policies of the institution which foster and promote instruction, research, and service.
* Promotes and encourages the University's role in economic development, research, and the development of global competence in students and the community.
* Promotes and maintains effective communication with all constituencies, both internal and external; speaks officially for the University subject to the regulations of the Board of Regents, before all federal, state, and local governmental offices, boards, and agencies; serves as the primary liaison between the University, Government Agencies and leaders; serves as the University's representative on the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education.
* Assures effective partnership and communication with members of the Board of Regents by consulting with the board chair, committees, and individuals during the development or clarification of current policy or strategic direction, ensuring open and thoughtful consideration of all views during board deliberations, clearly communicating senior leadership's position on issues at hand, responding to board inquires and carrying out board initiatives, policies, or programs through development and implementation of the Board of Regents Policy Manual.
* Serves as the liaison between the Board of Regents and the Faculty Senate, Staff Congress, and Student Government Association, administrative officers, individual members of the campus community, alumni and other appropriate off-campus constituencies.
* Interprets existing policy and on occasion, has the authority to establish new policy with respect to educational, business and financial matters which are not specifically addressed in broad policy approved by the Board of Regents.
Minimum Education Requirements
* Doctorate or comparable terminal degree from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent.
DESIRED LEADERSHIP CHARACTERISTICS:
Problem-Solving and Decision-Making. Problems are highly varied, complex and often non-recurring; require novel and creative approaches to resolution. New concepts and approaches may have to be developed.
Decisions have significant, broad implications for the management and operations of the entire University. Decisions relative to the Strategic Plan and direction of the University are required.
Additional information about this opportunity and Murray State University can be found in the position profile at: Murray State University Presidential Profile.
Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements
* Demonstrated experience leading and managing a large, complex organization in a challenging financial environment.
Preferred Education and/or Experience Qualifications
* Successful leadership experience in higher education administration is preferred.
Physical Demands Work Hours Hourly Rate/Annual Salary Staff Grade Ungraded