Vacancy Announcement

Chancellor
North Dakota University System

Location: Bismarck, ND
Salary: To be determined within a range of $211,201-$350,000
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Position Number: 215
Requisition Number: None
Status: Full-time, Exempt
Type of Recruitment: Internal/External
Date Posted to Web: November 23, 2011

Minimum Qualifications:

The System seeks a visionary leader to spearhead North Dakota’s exciting journey into the next century. This leader must understand and appreciate the economic, social and cultural qualities that make North Dakota unique and possess the charisma, integrity, values and vision to advance the mission of the System. The preferred candidate will possess a terminal degree and demonstrated higher education experience and abilities and qualities that will serve as effective credentials in both the academic and statewide community settings.

Application Procedures:

The Chancellor Search Committee will begin a review of applications immediately and continue work until an appointment is made. Applications should include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and five professional references with email and telephone numbers. References will not be contacted without prior authorization from the applicant. Applications should be sent electronically (MS Word or PDF Format) to ndsystem@agbsearch.com .

Summary of Work:

The Chancellor is the chief executive officer of the System and is empowered by the Board to provide the leadership necessary to act on behalf of the Board to achieve the vision, mission, and long-range goals for the System as adopted by the Board.

Under a single governing board, the System includes the 11 public post-secondary campuses; two world-class research universities, two progressive master’s degree-granting institutions, two outstanding regional universities and five vibrant community colleges, with campus presidents who report to the State Board of Higher Education, through the Chancellor.

Benefits:

The North Dakota University System offers challenging work opportunities, a full range of employee benefits including a comprehensive health plan, paid leave, and a retirement plan. For more information, see www.ndus.edu

Equal Opportunity Employer

The state of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, genetics, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services, and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.