What are the responsibilities and job description for the President Cox College position at CoxHealth?
About Us
CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:
- Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
- Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek.
- Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.
- Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
- Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
- Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
- For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
Job Summary
The President is responsible to the Cox College Board of Trustees and assumes responsibility for all aspects of the college’s operation, and its place within the academic community. The President is Chief Executive Officer of the College and is the official advisor to, and executive agent of the Board. He/she serves as a liaison to the Board of Trustees, faculty, staff, students and other constituents of the College.
Job Requirements
Education:
- Earned Doctorate in an appropriate field (e.g. nursing, higher education administration, health sciences). Licensure in nursing preferred.
Experience:
- Documented record (at least 5 years) of successful senior administrative experience in an academic institution with preference for experience with health science programs.
Skills:
- Steady, calm leadership presence through all interactions
- Effectively communicates in a clear manner that garners trust
- Ability to work collaboratively with key business and educational partners
- Ability to comprehend and to clearly articulate a commitment to the mission and distinctive operating features of a specialized college sponsored by a health system; must be comfortable operating in a matrix environment.
- A person of integrity; open minded; transparent; a team builder who is approachable and flexible.
- A “student centered” professional who can unite students, faculty, staff and community to rally behind the College’s mission.
- Prudent financial management.
Licensure/Certification:
- N/A
