Chief Transformation Officer

Chief Transformation Officer

The Opportunity

Hiram College seeks an exceptional, forward-thinking executive to partner closely with the President in shaping the College's future and translating institutional strategy into meaningful results.

This is a unique opportunity for a dynamic leader to make a lasting impact on an institution at a pivotal point in its evolution. The CTO will work across all areas of the College, bringing people, priorities, and resources together to strengthen institutional performance, accelerate change, and position Hiram for long-term success.

We seek a leader who combines strategic vision with a strong bias for action, exceptional emotional intelligence, and the ability to inspire confidence and drive results across a complex organization.

The Leader We Seek

• An influential, emotionally intelligent leader. Builds trust, navigates complex relationships, and inspires collaboration across diverse stakeholders.
• A strategic thinker with a bias for action. Translates vision into clear priorities, drives execution, and delivers measurable results.
• A courageous and thoughtful change agent. Challenges conventional thinking, makes difficult decisions, and leads change with sound judgment and respect for institutional culture.
• An agile leader with executive presence. Brings intellectual curiosity, adaptability, strong communication skills, and the ability to influence without relying on formal authority.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the President to advance institutional strategy, priorities, and long-term sustainability.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives, aligning people, resources, and priorities to drive institutional performance and meaningful change.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable plans, measurable goals, and clear accountability for results.
• Strengthen organizational effectiveness through collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement.
• Help shape the College's evolving operating model and leadership capabilities to support its mission and future growth.
• Partner with the President in engaging the Board of Trustees, communicating institutional priorities, strategic progress, and performance.

Experience & Qualifications

• Demonstrated success leading complex organizations, strategic initiatives, or enterprise-wide transformation.
• Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong business acumen, organizational judgment, and ability to translate strategy into measurable results.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive change across functions, including without direct reporting authority.
• Senior leadership experience in business, higher education, nonprofit organizations, or other complex environments.

Higher education experience is valued but not required. Hiram welcomes accomplished leaders from diverse professional backgrounds who bring fresh perspectives and a commitment to the mission of higher education.

Leadership Scope and Opportunity

Reporting directly to the President, the CTO will hold a highly visible, institution-wide leadership role. The College's operating model is evolving, and the position is not dependent on a predefined portfolio of direct reports. Success will be built on the ability to influence, collaborate, and drive results through strong partnerships and clear executive sponsorship.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with the President, engage with the Board of Trustees, and collaborate across the full breadth of institutional leadership, helping shape Hiram's future while demonstrating the vision, judgment, and leadership capabilities required to guide a complex, mission-driven institution.

Hiram seeks more than an effective operator. We seek a leader who can inspire people, challenge assumptions, turn vision into action, and help shape the future of the College.

Application Process

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a letter of application, resume, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references by clicking on Apply Now below or emailing to HR@hiram.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Hiram College is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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