Inaugural Executive Director, Weinstein Learning Center - 476011

Inaugural Executive Director, Weinstein Learning Center - 476011 TO APPLY: Confidential inquiries, nominations/referrals, and applications (including resumes and letters of interest) should be sent electronically to the Isaacson, Miller executive search team via the link below. Jeff Kessner, Partner Elizabeth Dorr Weithman, Managing Associate Diana Carmona, Senior Associate Jenny Rubin, Senior Search Coordinator Isaacson, Miller https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/university-richmond-weinstein-learning-center/executive-director THE SEARCH The University of Richmond seeks an innovative and experienced higher education leader to serve as the inaugural Executive Director (ED) of the University’s new Weinstein Learning Center (WLC). Supported by a generous gift of $25 million from alumni and benefactors Carole and Marcus Weinstein, the WLC will enable the University to create a collaborative and state-of-the-art center that integrates services that support academic engagement and achievement. The Executive Director will develop a forward-looking vision for the WLC, which will bring together the University’s existing Academic Skills Center, English Language Learning Center, Quantitative Resource Center, Speech Center, Technology Learning Center, and Writing Center to create an integrated student support hub. The WLC will be centrally located in the Boatwright Memorial Library, affirming the Library as the intellectual heart of campus life. The Executive Director will play a key role in operationalizing a plan for the Center, integrating its components, assessing campus needs, and collaborating across the institution to provide a signature suite of student-oriented resources. The role demands a leader with a clarity of vision, excellent relational skills, a passion for serving students, and the capacity to inspire a team and campus. CHARACTERISTICS AND QUALIFICATIONS Significant experience creating and executing new initiatives that provide academic support services to students in a higher education setting. The ability to articulate and champion the value of a liberal arts education. Proven ability to lead and mentor diverse teams and a demonstrated capacity for change management. Demonstrated ability to manage large budgets and strategically deploy resources. Evidence of working with diverse constituencies in a supportive and inclusive manner. Exceptional organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills. A doctorate or equivalent terminal degree strongly preferred. TO APPLY Confidential inquiries, nominations/referrals, and applications should be sent electronically to the Isaacson, Miller executive search team via the link below. https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/university-richmond-weinstein-learning-center/executive-director The University of Richmond is committed to developing a diverse faculty, staff, and student body, and to modeling an inclusive campus community.

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