JOBS AT EIU

Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs

Eastern Illinois University invites nominations and applications for the position of Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. The university seeks a leader who will provide strategic leadership to shape and support the university’s academic mission and ensure that EIU continues to be a consistent leader amongst the Midwest’s top public regional universities with master’s programs according to U.S. News and World Report.

Eastern’s attractive 320-acre campus is big enough to offer quality programs, yet small enough to offer personal attention. Founded in 1895, Eastern Illinois University (EIU) offers more than 90 academic programs. The university’s annual budget is more than $165 million with more than 400 faculty members and more than 8,800 students. EIU’s student population is characterized by its rich diversity (nearly one-third of all students identify as underrepresented) and includes more than 850 international students representing 60 countries from around the world.

Reporting to the President, the Provost provides leadership in the planning, development, implementation, and assessment of all academic programs, student success, and related services. The division includes the following units:

• College of Education
• College of Health & Human Services
• College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
• Lumpkin College of Business & Technology
• Pine Honors College
• Booth Library
• Academic Success Center – Advising, Accessibility & Accommodations, Student Success Center, and Testing

The next Provost & Vice President of Academic Affairs will have:

• An earned doctorate or other appropriate terminal degree from an accredited institution and a record of teaching, scholarship, and service meriting an appointment as full professor with tenure;
• At-least five years of combined experience as a senior leader as dean, vice president, associate/assistant vice president or the equivalent in an allied higher education organization;
• Demonstrated success and diverse leadership experiences including collaboration and transparency in decision-making that evidences an authentic commitment to shared governance
• Experience leading in an environment that includes collective bargaining across multiple constituencies including both faculty & staff;
• Broad academic and administrative experience that evidence as an understanding of a regional comprehensive university’s mission [see https://www.eiu.edu/about/mission.php], an ability to lead multiple colleges or units that include a diverse array of academic programs & student support services;
• A successful record of creative leadership in generating external resources including such activities as successful grant development, partnership development, constituency development, and philanthropy;
• A commitment to diversity & inclusive excellence that aligns with and advances EIU’s Higher Learning Commission Quality Initiative entitled Diversifying Eastern Faculty & Staff for Student Success [https://www.eiu.edu/qi/;
• Experience with strategic planning and the capacity to advance the objectives of PLAN 2028 [https://www.eiu.edu/strategicplan/]; and
• A clear understanding of the reporting, assessment, and compliance requirements associated with the Higher Learning Commission as well as federal and state agencies.

How to Apply

Greenwood Asher & Associates® is assisting Eastern Illinois University in this search. Applications and nominations are now being accepted. Inquiries, nominations, and application materials should be directed to Greenwood Asher & Associates. Application materials should include:

• A letter of interest that clearly states the applicant’s interest and qualifications for the position
• A current résumé/curriculum vitae
• One-page leadership statement that aligns with EIU’s Mission & Vision
• The name, title, phone number, and email address of at least five professional references

We strongly encourage submitting application materials as PDF attachments. The search will be conducted with a commitment of confidentiality for candidates until finalists are selected. Initial screening of applications will begin on November 17, 2023 and will continue until an appointment is made.

Please direct inquiries, nominations, and application materials to:

Jeremy Duff, Vice President of Executive Search, Greenwood Asher & Associates

E-mail: jeremyduff@greenwoodsearch.com

Julie Schrodt, Senior Executive Search Consultant, Greenwood Asher & Associates

E-mail: julieschrodt@greenwoodsearch.com

Eastern Illinois University is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer – minority / female / disability / veteran - committed to achieving an inclusive and diverse community.