Strategic University President for Innovation & Impact

Universities of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Universities of Wisconsin is seeking a President who will champion world-class education, research, and outreach, and advocate for student success and inclusive excellence. The ideal candidate will demonstrate deep experience in leading a large, complex university system, partnering with government and community leaders, and advancing shared governance across diverse stakeholders.

The successful candidate will hold an advanced degree (terminal degree preferred) and will lead with strategic

Qualifications

• Advanced degree required; terminal degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Be an accomplished leader with a proven record of executive leadership in a large, complex organization and exceptional stewardship of human, financial, and capital resources.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the mission of higher education, experience building relationships with government, business, and community leaders, and the political acumen to work effectively across diverse perspectives.
• Have experience leading strategic change, partnering with governing boards, and fostering shared governance through collaborative engagement with diverse constituencies.
• Be deeply committed to student success and access for the diverse students served by the Universities of Wisconsin.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic change

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Academic leadership

Education

Advanced degree

Terminal degree preferred

Job description

Universities of Wisconsin is seeking a President who will champion world-class education, research, and outreach, and advocate for student success and inclusive excellence. The ideal candidate will demonstrate deep experience in leading a large, complex university system, partnering with government and community leaders, and advancing shared governance across diverse stakeholders.

The successful candidate will hold an advanced degree (terminal degree preferred) and will lead with strategic