Good Samaritan College of Nursing & Health Science seeks a dynamic, collaborative, and forward-thinking leader with a strategic, innovative mindset and a proven ability to balance operational and academic priorities to serve as President of the Good Samaritan College of Nursing & Health Science.
TriHealth is a large, integrated, not-for-profit health care system serving the Greater Cincinnati region. As the third largest employer in the region, TriHealth provides a wide range of clinical, educational, preventive, and social programs.
The oldest and largest private teaching and specialty health care facility in Greater Cincinnati, TriHealth’s Good Samaritan Hospital is a 638-bed academic medical center recognized for clinical excellence, innovation, and its long-standing commitment to education and research.
Good Samaritan College of Nursing & Health Science is a private, nonprofit, Catholic institution uniquely embedded within TriHealth’s Good Samaritan Hospital. With more than 125 years of experience educating healthcare professionals, the College is an integral part of the TriHealth network and its mission to develop a highly skilled, compassionate workforce. Today, nearly 770 students are enrolled across ten academic programs, including nursing, surgical technology, radiologic technology, health science, a bachelor’s degree in health care administration, medical assistant, and medical reimbursement programs, preparing graduates for meaningful, in-demand careers across the healthcare continuum.
This is a rare and compelling opportunity to lead a college that operates at the intersection of academic excellence and clinical practice. With priority access to clinical and practicum placements across the TriHealth system, strong institutional support, and dedicated funding from TriHealth, the President will be uniquely positioned to shape innovative, workforce-aligned programs that respond to regional and national healthcare needs. The role offers the chance to influence the future of healthcare education within a mission-driven, integrated health system while strengthening pathways from education to employment and advancing the College’s long-standing legacy of excellence.
Reporting jointly to TriHealth’s Senior Vice President and the College Board of Trustees, the President will navigate a matrixed environment with shared services (HR, IT, finance) while maintaining the independence and academic integrity required by accreditors. The role is an opportunity to shape an evolving hospital‑embedded model of health‑sciences education that directly advances regional workforce needs and the College’s Catholic mission.
Qualified candidates will hold a degree in a discipline aligned with the responsibilities of senior leadership in higher education. The successful candidate will bring significant, progressively responsible leadership experience in higher education, healthcare, and/or nursing, along with a demonstrated ability to work effectively across academic and health system environments. The ideal leader is a diplomatic and adaptable convener with strong governance acumen, experience partnering with boards and senior health system leaders, and a growth- and innovation-oriented mindset.
Good Samaritan College of Nursing & Health Science has retained Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, to assist in this recruitment. Confidential inquiries, nominations, applications, and additional information about the position and qualifications can be found at this link: https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/good-samaritan-college-nursing-and-health-science/president
At TriHealth, inclusion and belonging is our commitment to team members feeling accepted, respected, and valued for who they are as authentic individuals. Team members, regardless of tenure, are actively seen, welcomed, heard, and involved fostering a strong sense of psychological safety and trust. By prioritizing inclusion and belonging, we strengthen relationships, advance health equity, and support the well-being of our people and culture that translates into excellence in the compassion and care we provide to all those we serve.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.