Presidential Search
New Mexico Junior College
Presidential Search
The Board of Directors has announced that the search is underway to
identify the next President of New Mexico Junior College.
President Search
Applications and nominations for the position of President of New Mexico Junior College are currently being accepted until the position is filled.
This is a confidential search process. Candidates, nominators, and others interested in the search may contact the ACCT Search consultants listed below for additional information or confidential inquiries.
President Search Timeline
The following timeline outlines the anticipated search process for selecting the next President of New Mexico Junior College.
October 2026
ACCT facilitates a series of open public forums and distributes a public survey to solicit input for the development of a Draft President Profile.
October 2026
Search Committee Training and Orientation: The Committee receives, reviews, and edits the draft President Profile. The Board of Directors reviews, edits, and finalizes the Presidential Profile.
Mid-October 2026
Position is open and advertised. The President Profile is posted on the College website and acctsearches.org. ACCT conducts targeted local, statewide, and national one-to-one recruitment.
January 21, 2027
Target Date for Receipt of Applications. Position open until filled.
February 2027
Search Committee Meeting: Discussion and selection of confidential semifinalist candidates.
Late February 2027
Search Committee Meeting: Confidential interviews with semifinalists. The Committee deliberates and selects finalists to forward to the Board of Directors for further consideration.
March 2027
Finalists interview with the Board of Directors, tour campuses, participate in open public forums, and meet with direct reports.
April 2027
The Board of Directors announces the next President of New Mexico Junior College.
July 1, 2027
Start date for the next President, or as agreed upon by the President-elect and the Board of Directors.
* Timeline is subject to change.
Reports & Resources
Presidential Search Progress Reports
- September 23, 2026 - Progress Report #1
Resources for Presidential Candidates
How to Apply
This is a confidential search process. To ensure full consideration, application materials should be received no later than January 21, 2027. The position will remain open until filled.
Application Materials
Candidates will need to have the following information or materials available to complete the application:
- A letter of application, not to exceed five pages, that succinctly addresses the opportunities and challenges identified in the Position Profile and demonstrates how the candidate's experience and professional qualifications prepare them to serve as President of New Mexico Junior College.
- A current resume including an email address and cellular telephone number.
- A list of eight references; for example, two to three supervisors, two to three direct reports, and two to three faculty and/or staff members from current and former institutions.
Questions & Confidential Inquiries
For additional information, nominations, suggestions, or confidential inquiries regarding the search, please contact one of the ACCT Search consultants below.
