Presidential Search

Introduction

Vermont Law and Graduate School (VLGS), a private, nonprofit, independent law and policy school located in South Royalton, Vermont, seeks an experienced, entrepreneurial, and inspirational leader to serve as its next president.

Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the president will serve as the chief executive officer of VLGS. The president will work in collaboration with the board, deans, faculty, staff, alumni, and students to shape and execute a strategic vision, leading the institution in providing a rigorous graduate-level law and policy education that responds to the world’s most critical challenges.

With strong academic programs and leadership anchored within a compelling mission-driven culture focused on addressing environmental and social injustice, the VLGS presidency offers an unparalleled opportunity to shape the future of legal and policy education, and requires a leader who is motivated by mission and adept at persuading others to invest in this very special educational enterprise.

Presidential Leadership Profile

Following a collaborative process to gather input on the desired attributes and priorities for the school’s next president, the search committee worked with consultants at Isaacson, Miller to develop the position profile, which will help guide the national search.

Nominations and Applications

Vermont Law and Graduate School has retained Isaacson, Miller—a national executive search firm—to assist in the recruitment of its next president.

Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be sent via the Isaacson, Miller website, which can be accessed via the button below.

Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. For best consideration, apply by Thursday, May 21.

Search Committee