Growing opportunities: Hesston College seeks leaders to help shape its future

As enrollment climbs and new investments take shape, Hesston College invites talented professionals to help lead its next chapter.

Exciting things are happening at Hesston College. From expanding academic opportunities and rising enrollment to significant investments in technology and student success, the college continues to build momentum with its four-year professional degree programs. Now, Hesston is looking for passionate leaders to help turn that momentum into lasting impact.

This fall, Hesston College celebrated its third consecutive year of enrollment growth, welcoming 407 students, its highest total since 2018. The college also recently announced nearly $4 million in federal grants that will strengthen technology infrastructure, support new academic initiatives and expand opportunities for students to connect their education with meaningful careers.

These milestones reflect Hesston's continued commitment to providing an education focused on students, combining personal relationships, hands-on learning and preparation for life beyond college.

"Our growth is about more than numbers or new programs. It's about creating opportunities for students and investing in the people who make those opportunities possible," says Hesston College President Mark Landes. "We're at an exciting point in the college's history, and the leaders who join us now will have a meaningful role in shaping what comes next. We're looking for people who believe in our mission and want to make a lasting difference in this bright new era at Hesston College."

As this work moves forward, several leadership opportunities offer professionals the chance to play an important role in shaping the Hesston College experience for years to come.

New investments, new opportunities

Two newly established, grant-funded positions will help bring some of the college's most significant initiatives to life. (Details and application information for all open positions is available at hesston.edu/employment.)

The director of cybersecurity will help launch and lead a new bachelor's degree program in cybersecurity, supported by an $800,000 federal grant. With investments in technology, hands-on learning and a planned Security Operations Center serving community partners, the program will create new opportunities for students to gain practical experience in a rapidly evolving field. 

The director of the Pathways Center for Career and Vocation will lead another important initiative, supported by a five-year, $2.9 million Title III grant. The new center will strengthen connections among students, faculty, employers and community partners, expanding access to internships, career coaching, work-based learning and other experiences that prepare students for their futures. Together, these positions represent an investment in new programs and resources and in the people and partnerships that make a Hesston College education distinctive. Building on strong academic and artistic traditions Additional leadership opportunities will help advance established areas of the college's educational experience.

The director of business management will guide a bachelor's degree program that equips students with practical business knowledge, leadership skills and real-world experience. As Hesston continues developing its four-year academic offerings, this role provides an opportunity to influence the next generation of business professionals and community leaders.

The director of choral activities will carry forward an important part of Hesston College's identity. Through musical excellence, mentorship and shared experiences, the college's choral program has long brought students together and connected Hesston with audiences and communities beyond campus. This position offers the opportunity to build on that tradition while inspiring future generations of student musicians.

Beyond academics, leadership in campus operations and institutional advancement also plays a vital role in supporting the college's future. Opportunities such as the director of campus facilities and development officer help strengthen the environment, relationships and resources that make the Hesston Experience possible.

Help shape what comes next

At the heart of Hesston College's growth is a commitment to people. Small classes, meaningful relationships and opportunities to learn by doing remain central to the student experience, even as programs and facilities evolve.

The college seeks individuals who share that commitment and are excited about the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students and the broader community.

Hesston alumni, donors and friends can play an important part in this next chapter, too. Whether considering a position themselves or connecting the college with someone whose talents and values align with its mission, members of the Hesston community can help bring the right people into these important roles.

Know someone who could help shape the future of Hesston College? Explore current employment opportunities at hesston.edu/about/employment and share them with someone who might be a great fit. You can also reach out to us joinus@hesston.edu with questions about the positions and to make a recommendation.

The next chapter of Hesston College is taking shape, and there are exciting opportunities to be part of it.