What are the responsibilities and job description for the President position at Anne Arundel Community College?
The Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) Board of Trustees invites confidential nominations and applications for the position of President following the retirement of Dr. Dawn Lindsay, who has served as president since 2012. The next president will lead one of the most successful and well-respected community colleges in the country. AACC enjoys a stellar reputation locally, regionally and nationally from its home in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, outside of the state’s capital of Annapolis and nearly equidistant to Baltimore and Washington, D.C.
The Board seeks an exceptional leader who will inspire, motivate and unify efforts to advance student success and promote economic and social mobility in the region. They will have deep leadership experience and model a commitment to the value of higher education and mission of community colleges. The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator and strong relationship-builder. They will be approachable, ethical, culturally competent and emotionally intelligent. Their leadership style will be transparent, courageous, inclusive and respectful.
Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the President serves as the chief executive officer of the College. The next president will be well-rounded, financially astute and have a track record of successful leadership, which includes working comfortably within shared governance structures and with all employee groups. They will be visionary, adaptable and able to lead and manage change effectively. The next president will embrace the opportunity to be part of the region and work with the Board, employee groups and community partners to lead AACC into the future.
The next president will expand strategic partnerships and community engagement; further align and elevate workforce development and academic pathways; support innovation in programs, technology, and delivery; strengthen institutional culture at AACC and further clarify a compelling student-focused vision.
Anne Arundel Community College is an award-winning, fully accredited public two-year institution and is the largest single-campus community college in Maryland. The College was established on January 2, 1961, and now in its 65th year, AACC serves nearly 30,000 students annually in credit and noncredit courses. Located on 230-acres in Arnold, Maryland, AACC’s campus includes 12 academic buildings, a gymnasium, student services center, student union, astronomy lab, a 389-seat performing arts center, library, two art galleries, nature trail and a 3,000-seat athletic field. AACC also holds courses and provides support services in multiple satellite locations throughout the county.
Completed applications are due by August 4, 2026. To ensure full consideration, you will be required to submit: 1) a current resume or CV; 2) a cover letter addressing the position; and 3) the contact information for three professional references (a current or former supervisor, a current or former direct report and a professional colleague). The search page, which includes the Executive Search Profile and application and nomination links, is located at https://rhperry.com/aaccpresident
RH Perry & Associates, a national executive search firm, is assisting Anne Arundel Community College in this search. All confidential communications may be directed to our search team: Dr. Joanne Bashford, Senior Consultant, at 304-467-9488, or Ms. Charlene Newkirk, Senior Consultant, at 443-513-0699, or to aaccpresident@rhperry.com.