- Full Time
- Jackson, MS
Campus President (Confidential Search) –Â Jackson, MS
Excelon Associates is conducting a confidential search on behalf of a private, career-focused education provider seeking a Campus President to lead its Jackson, Mississippi location.
This individual will serve as the senior on-site executive, responsible for driving academic quality, operational excellence, employee engagement, and financial performance. The Campus President will play a critical role in shaping the student experience, strengthening outcomes, and ensuring the long-term success of the campus.
This is an opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in a dynamic, performance-driven environment and is passionate about delivering career-aligned education to non-traditional student populations.
Key Responsibilities
Academic & Student Experience Leadership
- Ensure consistent delivery of curriculum in alignment with institutional standards and regulatory requirements
- Monitor student success metrics, including retention, completion, and placement outcomes
- Identify at-risk students and implement targeted intervention strategies
- Oversee student services, career services, and externship programming to ensure high-quality support
- Maintain compliance with accreditation standards and internal quality benchmarks
- Utilize student feedback and performance data to continuously improve the educational experience
- Ensure timely and effective resolution of student concerns and complaints
- Maintain campus facilities to support a professional and engaging learning environment
Team Leadership & Culture
- Build and maintain a high-performance, high-accountability campus culture
- Lead, coach, and develop department leaders and staff across academic and administrative functions
- Establish clear performance expectations and conduct regular evaluations
- Foster open communication and maintain strong employee engagement across all shifts and departments
- Recruit, hire, and retain talent aligned with organizational values and mission
- Address employee relations matters proactively and professionally
- Identify and support ongoing professional development and training initiatives
Operational & Financial Management
- Drive campus performance against enrollment, retention, and revenue targets
- Partner with admissions and financial aid teams to support enrollment growth and student access
- Monitor and manage campus budgets, expenses, and financial performance
- Identify operational efficiencies and cost-saving opportunities
- Represent the campus within the local community to enhance brand presence and partnerships
- Collaborate with executive leadership and peer campus leaders to share best practices and improve performance
- Contribute to strategic planning, budgeting, and organizational initiatives
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
- 5+ years of leadership experience in higher education, career education, or a related field
- Strong understanding of student lifecycle, including admissions, financial aid, and career services
- Demonstrated experience managing teams, operations, and budgets
- Proven ability to drive performance outcomes in a metrics-driven environment
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence, motivate, and execute
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: $95,000 – $130,000 (commensurate with experience)
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off
About the Opportunity This is a confidential leadership search managed exclusively by Excelon Associates. Additional details regarding the institution will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process.
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