University of Illinois Chicago
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Search Extended until November 21, 2024
Hiring Department : Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Location : Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID : 1027575
Posting Close Date : 11/07/24
Salary Range $300,000-$375,000
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Description:
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) invites applications, inquiries, and nominations in its search for the next Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs (VCSA). The University seeks a dynamic leader who will embrace UIC's distinctive profile as one of the most diverse research universities in the country, supporting its commitment to access, equity, and excellence.
Reporting directly to the Chancellor, the VCSA is responsible for the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs (OVCSA), with a team of five associate and assistant vice chancellors who report directly to the VCSA and 226.5 full-time staff. The VCSA advises UIC's leadership on providing the best possible student experience for the entire campus - including undergraduate, graduate, and professional students - across modalities. The role includes includes responsibility for new student and transition programs; student support services including legal services, tutoring, testing; advocacy, student conduct, and crisis management; residence life and housing; health and well-being including counseling services; student large scale programs and activities, organizations, fraternity and sorority life, leadership development, and commuter and off-campus life; civic engagement; spiritual life; and career exploration.
The new VCSA will have the opportunity to create a new vision for OVCSA, driving toward a shared vision for student support within the decentralized structure of UIC. The VCSA will serve as an institutional change agent and strategic partner for UIC's senior leadership particularly in developing transformative extracurricular programming - with a focus on student learning and personal development both inside and outside the classroom, UIC seeks to be intentional about designing co-curricular opportunities that enable students to apply classroom experiences in real-world endeavors. Finally, the VCSA will play a critical role in continuing the University's efforts to increase access and inclusion through participation in UIC's 2024 Equity Plan, developed by an interdisciplinary committee in response to a requirement set by the Illinois Board of Higher Education and shaped by the UI System's ACCESS 2030 Initiatives.
Located in the heart of Chicago, UIC is a thriving hub for research, education, and innovation. Its 16 academic colleges serve more than 34,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. UIC is recognized as one of the best public universities and one of the most diverse campuses in the nation. It is an integral part of the educational, technological, and cultural fabric of one of the world's greatest cities. The VCSA will partner with Marie Lynn Miranda, PhD, its 10th Chancellor, who took office in July 2023.
For further information, please consult the full position description.
Qualifications:
For further information, please consult the full position description.
Minimum QualificationsA master's degree or doctoral degree in a related field from an accredited institution of higher education and a minimum of ten (10) years administrative experience in student affairs leadership within a large, complex environment.Strong record of achievement in student affairs at a four-year college or university.Demonstrated success managing complex budgetary and administrative issues.Significant experience effectively supervising and leading academic professionals and staff, including student employees.Commitment to student development and learning, and ability to articulate the view of students to the academic community.Excellent communication skills.Ability to work with varied constituencies to reach consensus and drive change.Experience in building and maintaining collaborative relationships with various stakeholders.Exceptional team leadership, training, coaching, and mentoring ability.Commitment to making higher education more inclusive.Active involvement and leadership in national student affairs professional organizations (e.g., NASPA, ACPA).Appreciation of and ability to work well with student and faculty governance.Demonstrated experience taking decisive and measured approaches related to crisis management, conflict resolution, and mediation efforts.A record of accomplishment fostering change management, process improvement, and the development and implementation of effective, efficient policies and processes.Preferred Qualifications
Experience within a large, public, research university, preferably with an academic health system, is highly desirable.Experience supervising and leading unionized employees.Demonstrable experience leading change across a unit, department, or institution.
To Apply
The University of Illinois Chicago has retained Opus Partners to support this recruitment. Craig Smith, Senior Partner, Ann K. Adams, Associate Partner, and KD Sweaney, Senior Associate, are leading the search. Confidential inquiries and nominations should be submitted by email to KD Sweaney at kd.sweaney@opuspartners.net.
To be considered by the University's search committee, candidates must provide a CV/resume and a letter of introduction that addresses the specific responsibilities, expectations, and qualifications described above, and submit these online by November 7th, 2024 for fullest consideration. Please consult Opus Partners for more information about the application process.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an AccommodationLooking for more University of Illinois positions?
We invite you to search for positions at each of the University of Illinois locations, the University of Illinois System Office and the University of Illinois Foundation. The University of Illinois System Office supports the primary missions of teaching, research, public service, and economic development for all of the Universities and offers positions in all locations. The University of Illinois Foundation is the official fundraising and private gift-receiving agency for the University of Illinois and also offers position in all locations. Click the links below to search for other University of Illinois positions.
University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignUniversity of Illinois SpringfieldUniversity of Illinois System OfficeUniversity of Illinois Foundation
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/12018?c=uic
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Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Search Extended until November 21, 2024
Hiring Department : Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Location : Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID : 1027575
Posting Close Date : 11/07/24
Salary Range $300,000-$375,000
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Description:
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) invites applications, inquiries, and nominations in its search for the next Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs (VCSA). The University seeks a dynamic leader who will embrace UIC's distinctive profile as one of the most diverse research universities in the country, supporting its commitment to access, equity, and excellence.
Reporting directly to the Chancellor, the VCSA is responsible for the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs (OVCSA), with a team of five associate and assistant vice chancellors who report directly to the VCSA and 226.5 full-time staff. The VCSA advises UIC's leadership on providing the best possible student experience for the entire campus - including undergraduate, graduate, and professional students - across modalities. The role includes includes responsibility for new student and transition programs; student support services including legal services, tutoring, testing; advocacy, student conduct, and crisis management; residence life and housing; health and well-being including counseling services; student large scale programs and activities, organizations, fraternity and sorority life, leadership development, and commuter and off-campus life; civic engagement; spiritual life; and career exploration.
The new VCSA will have the opportunity to create a new vision for OVCSA, driving toward a shared vision for student support within the decentralized structure of UIC. The VCSA will serve as an institutional change agent and strategic partner for UIC's senior leadership particularly in developing transformative extracurricular programming - with a focus on student learning and personal development both inside and outside the classroom, UIC seeks to be intentional about designing co-curricular opportunities that enable students to apply classroom experiences in real-world endeavors. Finally, the VCSA will play a critical role in continuing the University's efforts to increase access and inclusion through participation in UIC's 2024 Equity Plan, developed by an interdisciplinary committee in response to a requirement set by the Illinois Board of Higher Education and shaped by the UI System's ACCESS 2030 Initiatives.
Located in the heart of Chicago, UIC is a thriving hub for research, education, and innovation. Its 16 academic colleges serve more than 34,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. UIC is recognized as one of the best public universities and one of the most diverse campuses in the nation. It is an integral part of the educational, technological, and cultural fabric of one of the world's greatest cities. The VCSA will partner with Marie Lynn Miranda, PhD, its 10th Chancellor, who took office in July 2023.
For further information, please consult the full position description.
Qualifications:
For further information, please consult the full position description.
Minimum QualificationsA master's degree or doctoral degree in a related field from an accredited institution of higher education and a minimum of ten (10) years administrative experience in student affairs leadership within a large, complex environment.Strong record of achievement in student affairs at a four-year college or university.Demonstrated success managing complex budgetary and administrative issues.Significant experience effectively supervising and leading academic professionals and staff, including student employees.Commitment to student development and learning, and ability to articulate the view of students to the academic community.Excellent communication skills.Ability to work with varied constituencies to reach consensus and drive change.Experience in building and maintaining collaborative relationships with various stakeholders.Exceptional team leadership, training, coaching, and mentoring ability.Commitment to making higher education more inclusive.Active involvement and leadership in national student affairs professional organizations (e.g., NASPA, ACPA).Appreciation of and ability to work well with student and faculty governance.Demonstrated experience taking decisive and measured approaches related to crisis management, conflict resolution, and mediation efforts.A record of accomplishment fostering change management, process improvement, and the development and implementation of effective, efficient policies and processes.Preferred Qualifications
Experience within a large, public, research university, preferably with an academic health system, is highly desirable.Experience supervising and leading unionized employees.Demonstrable experience leading change across a unit, department, or institution.
To Apply
The University of Illinois Chicago has retained Opus Partners to support this recruitment. Craig Smith, Senior Partner, Ann K. Adams, Associate Partner, and KD Sweaney, Senior Associate, are leading the search. Confidential inquiries and nominations should be submitted by email to KD Sweaney at kd.sweaney@opuspartners.net.
To be considered by the University's search committee, candidates must provide a CV/resume and a letter of introduction that addresses the specific responsibilities, expectations, and qualifications described above, and submit these online by November 7th, 2024 for fullest consideration. Please consult Opus Partners for more information about the application process.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an AccommodationLooking for more University of Illinois positions?
We invite you to search for positions at each of the University of Illinois locations, the University of Illinois System Office and the University of Illinois Foundation. The University of Illinois System Office supports the primary missions of teaching, research, public service, and economic development for all of the Universities and offers positions in all locations. The University of Illinois Foundation is the official fundraising and private gift-receiving agency for the University of Illinois and also offers position in all locations. Click the links below to search for other University of Illinois positions.
University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignUniversity of Illinois SpringfieldUniversity of Illinois System OfficeUniversity of Illinois Foundation
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/12018?c=uic
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