Academic Leader Searches
University Provost
University Provost
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UConn seeks a Provost with a bold vision and high energy and a commitment to excellence and innovation in academe. The successful candidate must have a record of outstanding scholarship, which would allow the candidate to have both full professor rank and tenure in one of UConn's academic departments. A Ph.D. or its equivalent is required.
Specific desired qualifications and experience include the following:
- A record of achievement as a transformative leader.
- A strong administrative record at a relevant institution that demonstrates strong collaborative academic management experience, sound judgment, and excellent analytical skills.
- Exceptional management skills that promote effective leadership of a complex organization and relevant budgetary experience.
- The ability to passionately and inclusively articulate UConn’s broad-based goals to a variety of audiences. Outstanding listening and interpersonal skills, and an ability to inspire, energize, and engage faculty, staff, and students.
- A strong understanding of the needs of a comprehensive research university and ability to advocate for the public service mission as defined by a land and sea grant institution.
- A track record of increasing diversity and inclusive practices.
LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES:
Visionary Leadership: A vision for higher education that is responsive to the mandate to train the next generation of ethical global leaders.
Innovative Approach: A strong sense of entrepreneurship, innovation, and vision that will help guide the University in determining creative areas of focus for its academic plan. This person should also bring insightful perspective on new advances in pedagogy and student learning.
Collaborative Leadership Skills: A record of transparent decision-making that fosters shared governance. Commitment to the importance of consultation and integrity in the handling of all academic matters is also important as well as the ability to effectively partner with a talented group of deans and other campus leaders.
Commitment to Diversity: Evident commitment to implementing successful programs to promote inclusion and increase diversity among faculty, staff, and students.
Effective Decision-Making Abilities: The ability and courage to make difficult but informed decisions and set priorities.
The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty, staff, and alumni. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations. Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre- employment criminal background check. All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.
Associate Vice Provost for the Institute for Student Success
The University of Connecticut (UConn), one of the nation’s leading public research universities, seeks a visionary and dynamic leader to serve as the Associate Vice Provost for the Institute for Student Success. UConn seeks candidates who can demonstrate exceptional skills and experience that will enable them to provide strong leadership to a research and educational institution. For the past decade, the University has been on a remarkable journey of expansion and growth. By every measure, from student diversity to research grants, UConn has enhanced its national and global standing. UConn is currently ranked among the top 25 public research universities nationwide and is a Carnegie Foundation R1 institution, its highest rank for research activity and the granting of doctoral degrees.
Founded in 1881, UConn is a Land Grant and Sea Grant college and member of the Space Grant Consortium. It is the state’s flagship institution of higher education and includes a main campus in Storrs, CT, four regional campuses throughout the state, and 14 Schools and Colleges, including the Law School in Hartford, and Medical and Dental Schools at the UConn Health campus in Farmington. The University has approximately 10,000 faculty and staff and 32,000 students, including nearly 24,000 undergraduates and over 8,000 graduate and professional students.
Under the new leadership of President Tom Katsouleas, who began his term in August 2019, UConn enters an exciting phase in its history. President Katsouleas has challenged the University’s administration, faculty, and staff to undertake the ambitious goals of doubling research over the next 10 years, broadly expanding meaningful experiential learning, and preserving accessibility to residents of the state of Connecticut.
The Associate Vice Provost (AVP) for the Institute for Student Success (ISS) is responsible for the direct supervision of staff, administrative and fiscal oversight, and strategic leadership for the units within the Institute for Student Success including: the Academic Center for Exploratory Students (ACES), First Year Programs, Learning Communities, and the Academic Achievement Center (FYP, LC & AAC), the Center for Academic Programs (CAP), the Northeast Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (NELSAMP) and the UConn Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP). The AVP reports to the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and serves as part of a dynamic team of experienced leaders committed to improving the undergraduate student experience of all students at UConn.
The University of Connecticut is seeking a transformational and visionary leader to advocate for and coordinate the efforts of the units and programs within the ISS in order to meet the ever-evolving needs of UConn’s undergraduate student population. The AVP will oversee the development, implementation and administration of innovative programs. The AVP will direct and coordinate existing activities to recruit, retain, support and graduate students from diverse ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. The successful candidate must be an energetic, dedicated, and innovative team leader with a proven record of success in higher education administration, who is familiar with best practices in promoting academic success with diverse undergraduate populations.
The AVP must possess exceptional communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills to articulate and advocate for the Institute’s various programs and initiatives. The person in this position must be accessible and responsive to faculty, staff, and students. He/she will develop strategic and innovative partnerships with other units both within and beyond the University to champion and lead the advancement of Student Success initiatives at UConn.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Specific list of responsibilities:
- Oversee a comprehensive portfolio of academic support and enrichment programs from secondary school through college graduation.
- Build integrated and cohesive programs to support University and State initiatives by collaborating with schools, colleges, and institutes at the University to ensure undergraduate access and participation.
- Work collaboratively with Deans and Department Heads to build strong student success programs that span the undergraduate program.
- Work collaboratively with the Offices of Undergraduate Admissions and Financial Aid Services within the Division of Enrollment Planning & Management on recruitment goals and advocate for the development of policies that support current and prospective undergraduate students.
- Develop and support strategic initiatives such as diversity and inclusion for underrepresented groups in various academic programs at all campus locations throughout the state.
- Develop a vision for strategic initiatives for sub populations of students such as women in STEM, first generation students, and others.
- Oversee Curriculum & Development to support institutional mission, such as FYE, LC, supplemental instruction, and other credit and non-credit courses in ISS.
- Collaborate with key units at the University to build data driven metrics for programs that support University goals for retention and graduation.
- Communicate and advocate for best practices for student academic development across all student populations at UConn.
- Develop a comprehensive fundraising plan in collaboration with the UConn Foundation, developing affinity groups across programs, organizing alumni events, and providing oversight for fiscal accounts.
- Provide leadership in strategic planning and financial resource planning by evaluating and establishing goals, priorities and programmatic objectives in alignment with the University’s academic mission.
- Direct and manage studies and analyses of financial information to respond to internal and external queries and provide critical management information and analytical support to senior administration, key stakeholders, and external constituencies.
- Serve as Administrative Leader for ISS, reviewing and managing all personnel related issues including employee timesheets, payroll and performance evaluations. Provide direct supervision of academic and administrative managers within ISS.
- Direct all fiscal and business operations of ISS including overseeing individual unit budget plans.
- Work with the Business Manager and the Office of Sponsored Programs to ensure grants and contracts are administered in accordance with stipulations set forth by funding sources.
- Work with Department of Human Resources and Labor Relations on staffing related matters including hiring and termination as well as other confidential employee matters affecting bargaining unit members.
- Provide leadership and project management as the lead institution for the Northeast Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation including serving as Co-PI of the NSF grant.
MINIMUM AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications
- A Ph.D. or Ed.D. in higher education or related field from an accredited institution
- 5 years of experience in Higher Education Administration with increasing responsibilities preferably with a focus on student success initiatives
- Experiences serving on various institutional task forces and university-wide committees, and demonstrated ability to support and reconcile competing interests of the units across the institution
- Proven success as a strategic leader with a record of excellence implementing best practices and developing innovative programs to support the success of all students, recognizing that subpopulations of students require unique strategies for enhancing student success
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion; experience working with diverse populations in educational settings
- Must have excellent listening, oral and written communication skills, including an ability to influence, build consensus, and promote a community of learning and engagement.
- Demonstrated record of collecting and using data to assess the effectiveness of initiatives and to achieve measurable results regarding student progress, curriculum success, and to design support and interventions to assure student degree completion
- Successful experience administering and managing a complex unit with responsibility for guiding strategy, managing finances, motivating a diverse staff, and effective coordination of programs and personnel
- Demonstrated experience with grant management including budget development and administration process
Preferred Qualifications
- 7 or more years of experience in Higher Education Administration preferably with a focus on student success
- Experience serving as PI on federal and state grants
- Successful record of collaboration and building alliances with external stakeholders and community partners.
- Experience working in a union environment
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- Experience with state and federally funded programs such as TRIO and NSF STEM Initiatives.
Appointment Terms
This is a full-time, permanent position. Salary will be commensurate with candidate credentials and experience. A full benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plan is provided.
TO APPLY
Interested candidates should apply online via UConn Jobs (https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs/), Staff Positions, Search 493697. Please submit a cover letter, resume/CV, and list of names and contact information for three professional references. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on March 8, 2020.
All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics, which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.
The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty, staff, and alumni. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations. Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre- employment criminal background check. All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.
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Dean of the School of Pharmacy
Dean, School of Pharmacy
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The University of Connecticut (UConn), one of the nation’s leading public research universities, seeks a visionary and dynamic leader to serve as the Dean of its School of Pharmacy. UConn seeks candidates who have a comprehensive resume of success in academic leadership roles and who can demonstrate exceptional skills and experience that will enable them to provide strong leadership to a research and educational enterprise. For the past decade, the University has been on a remarkable journey of expansion and growth as a public research university. By every measure, from student diversity to research grants, UConn has enhanced its standing. Today, UConn is ranked among the top 25 public research universities nationwide. As the chief executive officer for the School of Pharmacy, the Dean will set the standard of intellectual engagement and accomplishment for the School.
About UConn: Founded in 1881, UConn is a Land Grant and Sea Grant institution and member of the Space Grant Consortium. It is the state’s flagship institution of higher education and includes a main campus in Storrs, CT, four regional campuses throughout the state, and 13 Schools and Colleges, including Medical and Dental Schools at the UConn Health campus in Farmington. The University has approximately 10,000 faculty and staff and 32,000 students, including nearly 24,000 undergraduates and over 8,000 graduate and professional students. UConn is a Carnegie Foundation R1 institution, among the top 20 public universities in the nation. The University serves as a beacon of academic and research excellence as well as a center for innovation and social service to communities. For more information, visit uconn.edu.
About the School of Pharmacy: UConn’s is the top ranked School of Pharmacy in New England and in the top 25% of schools of pharmacy across the US. It is located on the University’s main campus in Storrs, housed in the Pharmacy-Biology building, built in 2005. Exceptional faculty, engaging academic exploration, groundbreaking research, and impactful community involvement are hallmarks of pharmacy education at UConn. The School was first established in 1925 and consists of two departments, Pharmacy Practice and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Its professional program, accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), leads to the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree. The School also awards a B.S. in Pharmacy Studies, a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, and several dual degrees (PharmD/MBA, PharmD/MPH, and a joint PharmD/PhD). It has an annual budget of approximately $12 million, 46 full-time faculty, and 16 full-time staff. Nearly 500 students are enrolled across all the School’s programs, coming from 29 countries across six continents. Supporting students throughout their studies at UConn, a newly launched early assurance program allows qualified freshman students who enter UConn pre-pharmacy to earn a place in the PharmD program without taking the PCAT. For more information, visit pharmacy.uconn.edu.
Review of applications, nominations, and expressions of interest will begin immediately and continue until an appointment is made. UConn has retained the services of the executive search firm Korn Ferry to conduct this important search. All inquiries, nominations/referrals, and applications (including curriculum vitae and letters of interest) will be held in the strictest confidence and should be submitted to Korn Ferry at the email address below. For priority consideration, please submit application materials by October 24, 2019.
uconn-pharmdean@kornferry.com
Paul Chou, Co-Managing Director and Josh Ward, Ph.D., Senior Associate
Global Education Practice, Korn Ferry, Philadelphia, PA
The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty, staff, and alumni. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations. Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre- employment criminal background check. All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.
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Dean of the School of Law
Dean, School of Law
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The University of Connecticut (UConn), one of the nation’s leading public research universities, seeks a visionary and dynamic leader to serve as the Dean of its School of Law. UConn seeks candidates who can demonstrate exceptional skills and experience that will enable them to provide strong leadership to a research and educational institution. For the past decade, the University has been on a remarkable journey of expansion and growth. By every measure, from student diversity to research grants, UConn has enhanced its national and global standing. UConn is currently ranked among the top 25 public research universities nationwide and is a Carnegie Foundation R1 institution, its highest rank for research activity and the granting of doctoral degrees.
Founded in 1881, UConn is a Land Grant and Sea Grant college and member of the Space Grant Consortium. It is the state’s flagship institution of higher education and includes a main campus in Storrs, CT, four regional campuses throughout the state, and 14 Schools and Colleges, including the Law School in Hartford, and Medical and Dental Schools at the UConn Health campus in Farmington. The University has approximately 10,000 faculty and staff and 32,000 students, including nearly 24,000 undergraduates and over 8,000 graduate and professional students.
Under the new leadership of President Tom Katsouleas, who began his term in August 2019, UConn enters an exciting phase in its history. President Katsouleashas challenged the University’s administration, faculty, and staff to undertake the ambitious goals of doubling research over the next 10 years, broadly expanding meaningful experiential learning, and preserving accessibility to residents of the state of Connecticut.
As chief executive officer of the School of Law, the Dean will provide strategic vision and operational leadership to all aspects of the academic and scholarly program, working with its distinguished faculty to set priorities for the School and guide it toward strategic goals of enhancing scholarship, promoting research and outreach, and providing excellence in professional and graduate education in an academic setting with a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff. The Dean is the School’s chief advocate, promoting its goals and achievements, leading its development and fund-raising activities, and speaking for its mission of excellence in scholarship, teaching, and public service. Supporting the University’s research mission, the Dean will advance the scholarly activities of the faculty, including interdisciplinary opportunities. The Dean will also be the School’s public voice, promoting initiatives within UConn and across the state, strengthening and expanding its role within professional associations, articulating the School’s contributions at the local, state, regional, national and international levels. In pursuing these responsibilities, the Dean, who reports to the Provost, will work collaboratively with the President and Provost and with vice presidents and other Deans.
The successful candidate will be a nationally recognized, self-assured, entrepreneurial leader prepared to infuse the UConn School of Law with a sense of pride, of purpose, and of excellence. With experience at a research university, the ideal candidate will have demonstrated success as an educator, a researcher committed to the search for new knowledge, and a sophisticated administrator able to imagine new possibilities for the School.
Review of applications, nominations, and expressions of interest will begin immediately and continue on a confidential basis until an appointment is made. For priority consideration, please submit application materials by November 29, 2019.
The University of Connecticut has retained the services of the executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles to conduct this important search. All inquiries, nominations/referrals, and applications (including curriculum vitae and letters of interest responding to the position challenges and objectives outlined above) will be held in the strictest confidence and should be submitted toUConnLawDean@heidrick.com
The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.
Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check. All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.
To view confidential final candidate CVs and visit information, please visit this link and log in with your NetID.