President

The Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities – North America (AJCU or “the Association”) seeks a visionary, collaborative, and mission-driven leader to serve as its next President. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a distinguished association of institutions dedicated to the transformative power of Jesuit higher education. 

The President will help AJCU reimagine its future, bringing greater coherence to the organization’s work, sharpening its priorities, and taking a fresh look at legacy structures and programs to enhance their value and impact. As the collective voice for 28 Jesuit colleges and universities, AJCU represents its member institutions to policymakers and various other constituencies, provides a forum for the exchange of information and experiences in Jesuit higher education, and encourages and facilitates collaborative initiatives among its network. In close collaboration with the Board of Directors, the President will guide this work forward, stewarding the Association’s resources and supporting the pursuit of AJCU’s goals and strategic vision. 

This is a pivotal moment to join AJCU; the next President will lead the Association and its members at a time when faith-based higher education faces urgent questions about its future. As such, the Association has a responsibility not only to promote the value of Jesuit higher education, but also to advocate for access and opportunity to higher education more broadly.

Deeply grounded in Jesuit higher education and Ignatian spirituality, the next President must be able to unify and collaborate across a wide-ranging network of institutions, elevate Jesuit higher education nationally and globally, and help AJCU institutions adapt to a changing context. Success will come from building partnerships and cohesion, as well as setting a clear strategic direction that positions AJCU for the future. To accomplish this, the next President must be a visible and persuasive champion for Jesuit values while also guiding the Association to think boldly about what it can and should be moving forward. This includes setting a clear strategic vision and shared priorities; exploring new ways and avenues to collaborate; evaluating and refining programs and initiatives; advancing strategies for its member institutions to address financial pressures; and developing approaches to sustain the sense of mission and community that have long defined Jesuit education. 

Given the external nature of this role, AJCU seeks a leader who can be a visible and credible public voice, as well as a unifying convener and skilled facilitator of its member institutions as it looks towards its next chapter. The next President will also leverage the strength of AJCU’s networks of over 50 professional affinity groups, from academic deans to student affairs and financial directors to mission officers, whose collaborations inform best practices and foster connections across the Association.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $275,000-$325,000 annually. The specific base compensation offered to a candidate may depend on various factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, special qualifications, and other factors the Board may consider in formulating an offer of employment.

AJCU is headquartered in Washington, D.C. While it is ideal for the next President to be based in D.C., the position may also be managed remotely with regular travel to maintain an active and engaged presence in Washington.

Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, as well as application packets (CV and cover letter) may be directed electronically below.

The search is being led by Julie Filizetti and Pam Pezzoli with Leslie Lemus.