President

President

Frostburg State University

Frostburg, Maryland

Frostburg State University (“Frostburg” or “FSU”), a regional comprehensive, historic, and student-centered institution serving as the engine of opportunity and innovation in Mountain Maryland, seeks a President to inspire, engage, and lead the University into its next phase of growth and impact. Reporting directly to the Chancellor of the University System of Maryland (“USM”)—Dr. Jay Perman—FSU’s next President will work closely with USM’s Regents, the leadership of the System’s 11 other constituent institutions, civic and industry leaders in Frostburg and Mountain Maryland, and major funding agencies and other public and private partners to further FSU’s reach and impact.

FSU is located on a picturesque 260-acre campus in the city of Frostburg, Maryland, surrounded by the Allegheny Mountains of Western Maryland. The town was voted the 3rd best small college town in the U.S. by USA Today's 10 Best Readers’ Choice in 2024. It is within two hours of Baltimore, Washington, DC, and Pittsburgh, and is near the major tourist destination and county seat of Cumberland, Maryland. The institution is deeply connected to people and place, known for its academic leadership as well as its service to the state of Maryland, with 82% of students on campus coming from in-state. As one of 12 universities that comprise the USM, Frostburg is rooted in a state with a proud and enduring legacy of excellence in public higher education and civic service. Frostburg is the only four-year institution of the USM west of the Baltimore-Washington corridor. In addition to the main campus, FSU offers programs in Hagerstown, Anne Arundel County, Cecil County, and online, and it maintains a robust international partnership with China. Its 4,100 students are enrolled in 47 undergraduate majors, 16 graduate degree programs, and a doctoral education program. FSU prides itself on being a student-centered institution with innovative academic programs, a commitment to teaching excellence, and a deep engagement in economic and workforce development – a place that changes students’ lives and shapes multiple communities across the region.

Frostburg State University seeks a leader who will inspire and encourage the community with authenticity, compassion, and clarity. The President will chart an ambitious course for the University that responds to the challenges of the moment, ensuring a sustainable and prosperous future for FSU. The President will bring a deep understanding of—and respect for—the people, structures, and traditions that undergird a major academic enterprise committed to a transformative student experience and support substantial economic growth and innovation for the broader community. This leader will be a steady hand at a major inflection point in the institution’s history and will support its proud heritage while pursuing avenues for enrollment growth and pedagogical and programmatic innovation. Serving as a visible and unifying presence on campus—strengthening institutional morale and esprit de corps —the President will embody an accessible leadership style that deeply engages the entire university community. This person will champion all that FSU has to offer, broadcasting the University’s strengths and successes in teaching, scholarship, community engagement, athletics, and beyond. They will partner with community leaders to address issues of student success and will be an exemplar of service. The President will embody Frostburg’s commitment to inclusive excellence and leadership for the public good.

The Board of Regents and the Chancellor of the University System of Maryland have engaged the services of Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, in this recruitment effort. Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. Confidential inquiries, nominations, referrals, and applications (including resumes and two- to four-page letters of interest responding to the opportunities and challenges outlined above) should be sent via the Isaacson, Miller search website : https : / / www.imsearch.com / open-searches / frostburg-state-university / president .

Vijay Saraswat, Partner

Micah Pierce, Partner

Kennedy Kearney-Fischer, Managing Associate

Elizabeth Arvanitis, Senior Search Coordinator

Isaacson, Miller

Frostburg State University affirms its commitment to a campus environment which values human diversity and respects individuals who represent that diversity. Fostering diversity and respect for difference is a fundamental goal of higher education, ranking among the highest priorities of this institution. In both education and employment, Frostburg State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), marital status, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information (including family medical history), and / or having been party to a previous discrimination / harassment complaint / investigation.

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