Saint Martin’s University seeks a strategic and innovative academic leader to serve as the next Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs. The position is a direct report to President Bill Brownsberger, who assumed office July 1, 2024. As the chief academic officer to the University, the Provost provides leadership in all academic matters and works collaboratively with the deans, faculty, staff and administration to further Saint Martin’s mission and vision.
About Saint Martin’s UniversitySaint Martin’s University is one of 13 Benedictine colleges and universities in the U.S. and Canada, and the only one west of the Rocky Mountains. Established in 1895 by monks of the Roman Catholic Order of Saint Benedict, the University’s identity is rooted in the Catholic, Benedictine tradition. Sponsored by the Benedictine Order, it embraces the Order’s mission, vision, and values, providing a caring, transformative education with the motto: To Lead with Heart. The University and Abbey sit on 300 acres of peaceful woodlands, meadows, and trails, and are regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
An independent, four-year coeducational university, Saint Martin’s offers undergraduate and graduate programs that promote the common good. It welcomes students from diverse ethnic and religious backgrounds, including those at its extended campus on nearby Joint Base Lewis-McChord. With about 1,200 undergraduates and 200 graduate students, the University offers 31 majors, 13 master’s programs, one doctorate, and six certificates in the arts and sciences, business, counseling, education, engineering, nursing, and leadership. It is also one of nine member colleges of the Independent Colleges of Washington.
Located in Lacey, Washington, five miles east of Olympia, the state capitol, Saint Martin’s sits on the South Puget Sound—an hour from both the Pacific Ocean and the Cascade Mountains. Lacey offers sparkling lakes, saltwater, forested parklands, championship fairways, miles of trails, and a nearby 3,700-acre wildlife refuge. Combined with excellent schools, a low crime rate, a strong economy, and a thriving arts community, the area provides a vibrant Pacific Northwest setting.
QualificationsThe next Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs is preferably a Practicing member of the Roman Catholic faith and will have knowledge of Catholic Intellectual Tradition, including Ex Corde Ecclesiae and Catholic social teaching. The Provost will have successful and progressive professional and leadership experience, and demonstrated experience in the planning and implementation of instructional programs (credit and non-credit), workforce development, academic support services, and course and program assessment. The Provost will also have senior level supervisory experience with strong mentoring and staff management, and academic credentials for a tenured full professor or equivalent
Applications should consist of a substantive letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, and a list of five professional references with full contact information and a note indicating the nature of your working relationships with each. No references will be contacted without the explicit permission of the candidate.
The position will remain open until filled but only applications received by December 9, 2025, can be assured full consideration.
The University is being assisted by AGB Search. Application materials should be submitted through the AGB Search portal system here (link: bit.ly/42sN4IT).
Please direct expressions of interest, nominations, or any questions regarding the application process to: SaintMartinsProvost@agbsearch.com or to the AGB Search consultants listed below:
Melissa K. Trotta, Ed.D.
Associate Managing Principal, AGB Search
melissa.trotta@agbsearch.com
(202) 380-8927
Matthew J. Kilcoyne
Principal, AGB Search
matt.kilcoyne@agbsearch.com
(202) 253-9846
Further information about Saint Martin's University is available at www.stmartin.edu/.
