Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer

Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer

Holy Cross College at Notre Dame, IN invites applications and nominations for the position of Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer (EVP & COO). This newly created role will work closely with President Marco Clark, his Executive Committee, and the campus community to advance the College’s mission, integrate and operationalize the current strategic and campus master plans, and focus on strategic growth and collaboration to position Holy Cross as a leader in Catholic higher education by balancing tradition with innovation.

Holy Cross College , a Catholic, co-educational, residential college offering Bachelor of Arts degrees, is home to approximately 600 students, 36 faculty, and 72 staff and administrators. Founded in 1966 by the Brothers of Holy Cross, Holy Cross educates students to become global citizens with the competency to see and the courage to act.

A community of “Innovative Scholars, Courageous Citizens, Virtuous Leaders, and Hopeful Disciples,” Holy Cross is in a period of positive momentum, including : growth from approximately 500 to approximately 600 undergraduate students; launching the visionary strategic plan “ With Eyes of Faith ;” welcoming its largest incoming class to date in the Fall of 2024; founding the Holy Cross Center for Learning and Professional Excellence (CLPE); launching a comprehensive capital campaign; and eight consecutive years of positive cash flow, clean audits, and no debt.

The EVP & COO reports directly to the President and is a member of the President’s Executive Committee. The EVP & COO provides leadership, stewardship and direction for the financial and operational functions of the College and serves as the principal advisor to the President and the Board of Trustees on all operational and financial matters. The EVP & COO also serves as administrative liaison for the Finance and Audit Committees of the Board of Trustees. Current direct reports to the EVP & COO include the Associate Vice President for Finance, Director of Human Resources, Associate Vice President for Information Technology, and Associate Vice President of Campus Operations. A strong commitment to a faith tradition is required, with a practicing Roman Catholic preferred.

Applications for the Holy Cross College Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer will be received and considered until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by Friday, January 9

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, 2026 and must include :

• A letter of interest addressing the strategic opportunities and qualifications identified in this profile;
• A curriculum vitae; and
• Five professional references with email addresses and telephone numbers, including their relationship to the candidate. References will not be contacted without prior authorization from the candidate.

The full leadership profile, with includes additional information about Holy Cross College, the opportunities for the next EVP & COO, and our application procedures can be found here .

AGB Search is partnering with Holy Cross College for this search. All application materials will be received in full confidence and should be submitted in PDF format through the AGB Search portal system at :   Holy Cross-EVP and COO .

Please direct any nominations, expressions of interest or questions regarding the application process to HolyCross-EVP-COO@agbsearch.com or to the AGB Search team :

Matthew J. Kilcoyne

Principal

AGB Search

matt.kilcoyne@agbsearch.com

202-253-9846

Margaret (Peggy) Plympton, Ed.D.

Principal

AGB Search

margaret.plympton@agbsearch.com

484-554-4542

Holy Cross College Policy

Holy Cross College educates students with the competence to see and courage to act in the Catholic intellectual tradition. We value all students and employees and welcome the variety of experiences they bring. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, military status, genetic information, or age in the administration of any of its educational programs, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other school-administered programs, or in employment.

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