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President

Application deadline: February 8, 2026

Senior Consultant: Scott Flanagan
scott.flanagan@academicsearch.org

Consultant: Disa Mason
disa.mason@academicsearch.org

The Board of Trustees of Notre Dame of Maryland University (NDMU), a student-centered and mission focused Catholic institution rooted in the enduring charism of the School Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND), invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for the position of President. The Board seeks a visionary, strategic, and mission-oriented leader prepared to honor the University’s 130-year foundational heritage while articulating a bold, forward-looking strategy to advance NDMU’s mission, and further the University’s academic excellent, enrollment, and ﬁnancial strength.

NDMU is a private, Catholic, comprehensive university in Baltimore City with the mission to educate leaders to transform the world. NDMU offers a wide variety of full- and part-time undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and certiﬁcate programs for women and men. The University enrolls over 2,400 students and has a School of Arts, Sciences, and Business; and Schools of Education, Nursing, Pharmacy and Health Professions, and Integrative Health. Notre Dame has been named one of the best “Regional Universities North” by U.S. News & World Report.

NDMU has a legacy of innovation, and following the transformational leadership of retiring President Marylou Yam the University is well-positioned for continued success. Full information about the position, including the application process and salary range, can be found in the position proﬁle located in the Open Searches section of the Academic Search website.

Academic Search is assisting NDMU in its search for President. Conversations are encouraged as our consultants want to get to know you and share information that might be helpful in discerning your interest and preparing application materials. If you are interested in the position, or making a nomination, please arrange a conﬁdential discussion by contacting: Senior Consultant Scott Flanagan (click here for direct booking) or Consultant Disa Mason. This position is open until ﬁlled, but only applications received by February 8, 2026 can be assured full consideration. The application submission address is NDMUPresident@academicsearch.org.

Notre Dame of Maryland University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in offering equal access to its educational programs and activities or with respect to employment terms and conditions on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, genetic information, marital status, national or ethnic origin or ancestry, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression) or veteran status.