The Moran Company is pleased to partner with Alpha Chi Omega to recruit the organization's next Chief Executive Officer.
Alpha Chi Omega is a premier national women’s fraternity dedicated to empowering its members to reach their potential through a lifelong experience of sisterhood, service and leadership development. Alpha Chi Omega is seeking a bold, visionary and strategic leader to serve as its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping the future of the organization, guiding its mission and leading the Enterprise into its next chapter of growth and success. This search is in response to the current CEO’s retirement following a decade of successful leadership.
The CEO of Alpha Chi Omega will lead four interconnected non-profit entities: Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity, Inc., Alpha Chi Omega Foundation, Inc., Alpha Chi Omega National Housing Corporation, Inc. and Pearl Stone Partners, LLC. Together, these entities support more than 145 collegiate chapters, more than 170 alumnae chapters and more than 327,000 initiated members. The Alpha Chi Omega CEO leads a team of more than 160 geographically diverse professional staff members with an operational headquarters in Indianapolis and will have significant interaction with members, industry stakeholders and host campuses. This individual is responsible for developing future strategic plans in partnership with the entities’ boards and leading the professional staff team in the execution of strategic initiatives to meet enterprise-wide goals.
Alpha Chi Omega seeks an energetic, inspiring, and highly skilled CEO to lead its Enterprise in partnership with volunteer boards, professional staff, and members. The CEO will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Fraternity, ensuring a strong membership experience and long-term organizational success. This role will also partner with the Foundation to advance fundraising, stewardship, membership programming, and the organization’s national philanthropy focused on domestic violence awareness and prevention. The CEO will oversee the National Housing Corporation’s significant facility portfolio, including more than $100 million in assets across nearly 100 facilities. Additionally, the CEO will lead Pearl Stone Partners, LLC, which provides human resources services for employees supporting Alpha Chi Omega facilities nationwide.
The CEO will guide Alpha Chi Omega through the changing higher education landscape while positioning the Enterprise for growth, increased brand awareness, and long-term success. This leader will serve as a bridge between the boards, professional staff, and volunteers to ensure strong alignment between strategic priorities and day-to-day operations. The CEO will oversee complex multi-entity budgets, asset management, governance, compliance, and legal integrity across all four entities. They will also lead change management, talent development, and culture-building while supporting a collaborative team environment across remote staff and distributed volunteers. In addition, the CEO will strengthen relationships with members, volunteers, donors, and stakeholders while working with the Chief Development Officer to grow donor engagement, diversify revenue, and expand the Foundation’s capacity.
The CEO role is eligible for remote work within the United States, with frequent travel to the Indianapolis headquarters and preference for candidates near major travel hubs. The position operates on Eastern Time, requires some evening and weekend commitments, and involves approximately 25%–40% travel depending on location. The annual salary range for this position is $215,000 - $235,000, commensurate with experience and education. Higher compensation may be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.
The search for the Alpha Chi Omega Chief Executive Officer is being conducted by The Moran Company. Questions about the position can be directed to Jamie Berry, The Moran Company: jamie (at) morancompany.com. To apply for this position, submit cover letter and resume to Jamie Berry, The Moran Company, via the secure online portal. Resume should include all professional education and experience, dates of employment (month and year) and position/title and organization names. Cover letter should articulate relevant experience and fit with the stated preferences of the position.
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A bachelor’s degree is required, with an advanced degree in business, higher education, or a related field preferred, and Alpha Chi Omega membership or sorority/fraternity affiliation highly valued. The ideal candidate will bring at least 10 years of progressive executive leadership experience, including nonprofit or board leadership and experience managing professional staff and volunteers in multisite or remote settings. The successful candidate will bring a growth mindset, strong business acumen, and exceptional governance skills to guide Alpha Chi Omega’s Enterprise and multiple boards. They should be an outstanding communicator and strategic thought partner who can synthesize complex information, set clear expectations, and navigate difficult conversations with professionalism. The ideal leader will be collaborative, self-aware, relationship-driven, and able to manage multiple priorities with urgency in a rapidly changing environment.
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