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The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) invites applications, inquiries, and nominations in its search for the next Vice Chancellor for Equity and Diversity (VCED). The University seeks a dynamic leader who will embrace UICs distinctive profile as one of the most diverse research universities in the country, supporting its mission to provide the broadest access to the highest levels of educational, research, and clinical excellence.
With over 34,000 students, UIC is Chicagos largest and only public R1 research university.
UIC prides itself as a national leader among public higher education institutions in providing access to underrepresented students. It is a designated Minority-Serving Institution (MSI), Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). As reflected in UICs fall 2023undergraduate diversity data, the campus has no majority undergraduate population. Its 2023 freshmen class was the largest-ever, with more than 46% first-generation college students. Fifty-four percent of UIC undergraduates receive Pell Grants, and 80% of UIC students are commuters.
The Vice Chancellor for Equity and Diversity (VCED) serves as the senior diversity officer for UIC and is responsible for leading efforts to embed access, equity, and inclusion principles and practices into UICs institutional culture. The VCED will build upon and contribute to the ongoing visioning and expansion of UIC's equity and diversity practices and programs, which includes guiding efforts to conceptualize, define, assess, nurture, and cultivate UICs equity and diversity principles and practices. The VCED provides leadership and enhances the coordination and support for equity and diversity issues institution-wide.
Reporting to the Chancellor, the VCED advises the institutions senior leadership on infusing equity and diversity into the core of UICs mission of educational, research, and clinical excellence. The VCED works collaboratively with Vice Chancellors and Deans across UIC and participates fully in the Chancellors Cabinet.
The VCED has 15 direct reports and is responsible for theOffice of the Vice Chancellor for Equity and Diversity(OVCED), which has 34 full-time staff, eight part-time staff, two faculty fellows, and 81 student employees. The OVCED guides UICs strategic efforts to advance access, equity, and inclusion as fundamental institutional values underpinning all aspects of university life. Additionally, the OVCED manages UICs key diversity resources and infrastructure, which includes initiating educational programs to promote a supportive University climate and partnering with campus units to formulate systems of accountability, cultivating mutually beneficial partnerships with different communities.
Competencies and Qualifications
The Chancellor, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs, and college stakeholders more generally anticipate and appreciate that each candidate will possess strengths in different measure. Nonetheless, the successful candidate will bring a majority of the following qualities to the role:
Preferred Qualifications:
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The University of Illinois Chicago has retainedOpus Partnersto support this recruitment.Craig Smith, Partner,Ann K. Adams, Associate Partner, andMarisea Rivera, Senior Associate, are leading the search. Confidential inquiries and nominations should be submitted by email to Marisea Rivera atmarisea.rivera@opuspartners.net. To be considered by the Universitys search committee, candidates must provide a CV/resume and a letter of introduction that addresses the specific responsibilities, expectations, and qualifications described above, and submit these through anelectronic applicationby November 21, 2024 for fullest consideration. Please consult Opus Partners for more information about the application process.
The University of Illinois Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity and is particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Offers of employment by the University of Illinois may be subject to approval by the Universitys Board of Trustees and are made contingent upon the candidates successful completion of any criminal background checks and other pre-employment assessments that may be required for the position being offered. Additional information regarding such pre-employment checks and assessments may be provided as applicable during the hiring process.
As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility. The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visitPolicy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment.
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