Executive Vice Chancellorand University Provost

The City University of New York is seeking an exemplary academic leader toserve as the Executive Vice Chancellor and University Provost. The Executive Vice Chancellorand University Provost is the chief academic officer of the University, and is responsible forleading the planning, development, and implementation of University policies and initiativesrelevant to all aspects of its academic programs, research, instructional technology, globalengagement, student development, and enrollment management. The position provides strategicacademic leadership for The City University of New York. The Executive Vice Chancellor andUniversity Provost reports to the Chancellor and works closely with the Executive Vice Chancellorand Chief Operating Officer in developing University-wide operating and capital budgets thatreflect the academic priorities of the University. He/she will be actively engaged in budgetplanning, resource development, and assessment of student learning. Under the direction ofthe Executive Vice Chancellor and University Provost, The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA)oversees University policies governing the academic programs of CUNY’s colleges and morethan 100 research centers. With approximately 270,000 students enrolled in over 2,000 degreeprograms and an additional 240,000 in continuing education classes, the University offerslearning opportunities at every level, from non-credit certificate courses to doctoral degrees in asingle integrated university.

The preferred qualifications for this position include:

• Strong record of accomplishment as a scholar • A demonstrated record of dynamic, innovative leadership, including strategic planning,

commitment to academic excellence, effective management of resources, and academicprogram development in a complex academic institution

• A commitment to shared governance and to faculty development, research and scholarship• A demonstrated ability to communicate persuasively with constituencies such as business,

governmental and not for profit leaders, on issues vital to an urban public university• A strong commitment to the mission of CUNY, to diversity among faculty, staff, and students,

and to the role of public higher education in a dynamic urban environment• An earned doctorate or appropriate terminal degree

Candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and a list of references elec-tronically to CUNYProvost@storbeckpimentel.com and executivesearch@mail.cuny.edu. Kindlyprovide the search name (EVC/UP) in the subject line of the electronic submission.

All inquiries, nominations and applications will be held in the strictest of confidence, andreferences will not be contacted without the applicant’s prior permission. The review ofapplications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Submission of applications is encouraged by October 30, 2014.

We are assisted in this search by Ms. Shelly Storbeck, Managing Partner, and Ms. Julie Williams-Krishnan, Associated Consultant, of Storbeck/Pimentel & Associates. For additional informationplease contact Ms. Storbeck or Ms. Williams-Krishnan at CUNYProvost@storbeckpimentel.com orMs. Mahlet Tsegaye, Office of Executive Search/CUNY, Mahlet.Tsegaye@cuny.edu, 646-664-9404; 205 East 42nd Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10017.

CUNY is an EO/AA/IRCA/ADA employer with a strong commitment to racial, cultural and ethnic diversity.

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