Profile of the Next President
The successful candidate will be a practicing Orthodox Christian in good standing who combines deep
commitment to Orthodox Christian formation with exceptional leadership capability. The ideal
candidate will be both strategically capable and relationally grounded, with the ability to lead
institutional change while fostering trust, alignment, and healthy community culture.
The Search Committee welcomes candidates from higher education, Church leadership, nonprofit
leadership, business, public service, and other complex mission-driven organizations.
Desired Qualifications & Experience
Proven executive leadership experience within complex organizations
Demonstrated success leading transformational change
Strong fundraising and donor engagement capability
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
Strategic and operational leadership strength
Experience building high-performing teams
Understanding of higher education, nonprofit leadership, business, or similarly complex mission-
driven institutions
Candidates with significant experience leading ecclesiastical, educational, nonprofit, or mission-
driven institutions are encouraged to apply
Commitment to Orthodox Christian mission and formation
Terminal degree preferred but not required for exceptional candidates with substantial
executive leadership experience
Personal Characteristics
The successful candidate will embody integrity, humility, courage, professionalism, resilience, emotional
intelligence, and deep care for people and community. The ideal President will inspire confidence,
communicate authentically, command respect, and unite stakeholders around a compelling shared
vision for HCHC’s future.
A Historic Opportunity
This is more than a traditional presidency.
It is an opportunity to shape the future of Orthodox Christian leadership formation, strengthen one of
Orthodoxy’s most important institutions, and leave a lasting impact on future generations of clergy,
scholars, and faithful leaders.
The Search Committee seeks candidates energized by mission, institution-building, transformational
leadership, and the opportunity to lead one of the most meaningful faith-based leadership institutions
in America.
DISCLAIMER:
The above statements are intended to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed by the
position described within this job profile. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as an
exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of by the position covered in
this job profile.
