President

President

President

Job no: 530836
Work type: Officer of Administration
Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Executive/Management/Director
Department:President Administrative Operations

Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
FTE: 1.0
Application Review Begins

Immediately; apply by February 1, 2023 to ensure consideration
Special Instructions to Applicants

The Search Committee invites nominations, applications (a letter of interest, full curriculum vitae or resume, and the names and contact information of five or more references) or expressions of interest to be forwarded to the search firm assisting The University of Oregon (electronic submissions preferred). Confidential review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. All nominations and applications should be submitted to the search firm by February 1, 2023.

See full position profile and apply online: https://www.parkersearch.com/current-opportunities/university-oregon/president-0
Position Summary

The President is the University of Oregon's chief executive officer, administrator, and advocate. They are the university's standard bearer for institutional excellence, one who can use their leadership effectively to positively transform the entire institution. The President of the University of Oregon personifies the institution's care for and commitment to its great purpose—enhancing the social, cultural, physical, and economic wellbeing of our students. Together with the Board, the President will provide vision and strategic leadership for the University.

The University of Oregon is among the nation's great public research universities as a member of the AAU. The President will honor the deep commitment the university has to students, research, and to its liberal arts roots while it continues to make unprecedented investments in areas of societal impact, as demonstrated by recent initiatives in the Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact and the Ballmer Institute for Children's Behavioral Health in Portland. The university's next leader should work with and support faculty from a wide range of disciplines who are committed to enhancing their academic influence and societal impact in ways that further accelerate the university's ambition and commitment to excellence.

The university's success is inextricably linked to the success of its faculty, staff, and students. The UO is committed to being a sought-after destination for faculty, staff, and students who create knowledge and practical impact. The next President will cultivate and nurture an environment that attracts and supports the highest quality, highest performing, and most diverse faculty, staff, and students to deliver on this mission of academic excellence, research, and public service. They will do so by utilizing their experience to lead and support an exemplary campus culture and community, one that fosters inclusion, belonging, safety, respect, and equity.

Institutional excellence comes through strong management, principles of shared governance, as well as prudent and bold financial leadership. The President will provide clear, trusted management and direction to leaders throughout the institution, including vice presidents and direct reports. They should be able to collaborate in shared governance with the University's Senate to develop and implement high standards of our academic mission. The next President should have a demonstrated track record of making financial and managerial decisions to ensure fiscal strength. The next President will lead an ambitious commitment to earning private philanthropic support and partnerships.

Grounded in a commitment to collaboration and excellence, the University of Oregon is a leader in the local community, state, region, nation, and beyond. The President will lead university engagement with the community; including elected and governmental officials; professional and educational associations; state, federal, and international agencies, and the public at large. The President will actively participate in community affairs in Eugene/Springfield, Portland, and the broader state of Oregon and will build strong relationships with communities across the state, and advocate for public resources in Salem (Oregon's Capital). The President will work collaboratively with the Board of Trustees, other university Presidents, elected and appointed officials, education leaders, and business leaders to advance shared goals for public education and impact/or service in the state of Oregon.

Along with its commitment to academic and environmental excellence, the University of Oregon also has a tradition of excellence in athletics, which has helped introduce the university to the world. The President will maintain institutional oversight of and support the success of the UO's Division I NCAA intercollegiate athletics program.
Requirements

The Board encourages those who have demonstrated a track record on the issues outlined above to apply to lead the university's next ambitious era. To ensure success in the role, the next President should have the following:

• An earned doctorate, appropriate terminal degree, or equivalent record of successful executive leadership with experience sufficient to warrant the respect of the academic community;
• Uncompromising ethical standards and strength of character (honesty, integrity, authenticity, humility, and empathy);
• Record of leadership in promoting racial equity and inclusion enhancing diversity in all its forms, which includes a cohesive and inclusive culture;
• Executive leadership and management experience demonstrating shared governance, and the ability to lead a large, complex academic institution with multiple campuses;
• The ability to navigate political landscapes with a clear understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing public higher education, from a state and national perspective, and their impact on a competitive research university;
• An ability to develop and effectively communicate a shared, compelling, and exciting vision to move UO into the top 50 national universities, while inspiring and mobilizing the various constituency groups to implement and achieve the vision;
• A vision for leveraging UO's well-known brand identity to foster growth of the academic and creative enterprises, expand research opportunities (both basic and applied), value arts and humanities, and maintain the highest standards of quality in undergraduate and graduate education;
• A strong commitment to inclusion, transparency, collaboration, and shared governance, and excellent communication skills including the ability to collaborate effectively and build consensus across multiple constituencies, both internal, faculty, staff, and student, as well as external alumni, donors, local and state community members;
• Unwavering commitment to the overall well-being of undergraduate and graduate students, ability, and enthusiasm to connect and relate with students and the student experience, a record of involvement in initiatives that support student success, achievement, graduation, and career-readiness, and the ability to support underrepresented students;
• Fiscal acumen with demonstrated success in navigating shifting financial landscapes;
• Commitment to recruit and retain talented faculty and staff, especially those from underrepresented and/or marginalized backgrounds.
• Appreciation for and an understanding of the complexities of a multi-union environment;
• Successful track record of fundraising and developing external and community relationships;
• A commitment to and understanding of the value of a strong Division I intercollegiate athletic program and the academic success of our student-athletes.
• A perspective that values the importance of community-based relationships that are strategic, constructive, and positive; and an ability to use that perspective to bolster relationships in the Eugene/Springfield area, Portland, Salem, and throughout the state;
• A commitment to environmental sustainability efforts and their systemic impact on our local, regional, and global responsibility;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a full range of external constituents, such as alumni, donors, members of the community, media, legislators, other government officials, and leaders in the private and nonprofit sectors;
• A commitment to a robust arts community

FLSA Exempt: Yes

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background inquiry.

University of Oregon students and employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. For additional information see: https://hr.uoregon.edu/uo-covid-19-vaccination-requirement-employee-process.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.

UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Office of Civil Rights Compliance, or to the Office for Civil Rights. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed on the statement of non-discrimination.

In compliance with federal law, the University of Oregon prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and services. The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://clery.uoregon.edu/annual-campus-security-and-fire-safety-report.

Advertised: 06 Dec 2022 Pacific Standard Time
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