PRESIDENT AND CEO

ACHIEVING THE DREAM
PRESIDENT AND CEO
Achieving the Dream (ATD), a national nonprofit organization, is a partner and champion for a network of more than 300 community colleges in 46 states across the country and beyond. Launched in 2004 – drawing on expert coaches, groundbreaking programs, and peer learning opportunities – ATD helps colleges build integrated, tailored support for every aspect of their student success work, from foundational capacities such as leadership and data to intentional strategies for supporting students holistically, including building a culture of teaching and learning excellence, designing k-12 partnerships, and more.
Over the last decade, the organization has transformed from a nascent nonprofit into a dynamic and entrepreneurial organization that has become one of the driving forces leading community college improvement and transformation. With this leadership record and the upcoming departure of long serving President and CEO Dr. Karen Stout, ATD is ready to build on these strengths in its next strategic climb. ATD seeks a strategic, transformative leader and astute advocate who will continue to grow the network, demonstrate the impact of ATD's approach, and influence the national conversation around community colleges and higher education.
The President and CEO works closely with a 12- to 15-member Board of Directors that leads ATD, providing strategic and fiscal stewardship for the organization. In addition, the President and CEO currently oversees a team of seven talented and dedicated staff who make up the leadership team of the organization: a Chief Data, Research, and Analytics Officer, a Chief Operating Officer, a Chief of Staff, a Chief Learning Officer, a Chief Program and Network Officer, a Chief Strategy Officer/Vice President for External Partnerships, and an Executive Assistant. The organization employs more than 60 individuals who reside throughout the country, and more than 100 higher education professionals serve as contracted coaches.
To learn more about ATD, the primary responsibilities of the President and CEO, as well as the qualifications sought, please review the search profile: .
Salary range: $550,000-$650,000
Desired start date: Spring 2026
Work location: Silver Spring, Maryland
Travel: Frequent
Achieving the Dream is being assisted by Academic Search in filling this position. Inquiries, nominations, and applications should be emailed to . Applications must include a cover letter that addresses the expectations and responsibilities discussed in the leadership agenda of the search profile and a CV. Applicants and prospects will be asked to complete a questionnaire. This position is open until filled, but only applications received by August 15, 2025, can be assured full consideration.
Achieving the Dream is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. ATD strongly encourages applicantsfrom diverse and historically underrepresented backgrounds to apply.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.
Employment policies and decisions at ATD are based upon merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs.All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity or expression, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.


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