The University of Mobile is accepting applications and nominations through Dec. 31, 2023, for a visionary leader to serve as the sixth president of the Baptist-affiliated university in Alabama. An opportunity profile and information about the search process is at umobile.edu/presidentialsearch.
The university launched the search in October, following the decision of Lonnie Burnett to retire from a presidential tenure that began in 2019. Under his leadership, the university launched the Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice program and the Associate Degree in Nursing program, completed nearly $3 million in new construction and renovations through existing funds and fund-raising efforts, and was recognized by Forbes as one of only 300 companies in the nation and the only educational institution in Alabama listed as “America’s Best Small Employers 2023.”
‘Tremendous opportunity’
Fred Wilson is chair of the presidential search committee comprised of trustees, alumni, denominational leaders, staff and faculty.
“We believe that the foundation laid by Dr. Burnett’s administration creates a tremendous opportunity for an insightful leader with the right set of skills to expand the university’s influence exponentially,” Wilson said.
Key characteristics of the successful candidate will be one who is motivated and drawn to the external aspects of the presidency; exhibits exceptional business acumen; has a proven record of building beneficial partnerships with individuals, businesses and community; and is accustomed to innovative thinking and taking appropriate risks beyond traditional approaches to expand the university’s mission and influence.
EDITOR’S NOTE — This story was written by Kathy Dean and originally published by the University of Mobile.
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