Chancellor jobs in Missouri

Chancellor formulates plans and programs and directs administration of college, school, or university, within authority delegated by governing board. Confers with board of control to plan and initiate programs concerning organizational, operational, and academic functions of campus, and oversees their execution. Being a Chancellor administers fiscal and physical planning activities. May require a PhD. Additionally, Chancellor has at least 10 years of experience in the field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Vice Chancellor for Student Success
  • University of Missouri System
  • Rolla, MO FULL_TIME
  • The Vice Chancellor for Student Success will serve as a champion for the Missouri S&T student community, providing strategic direction and administrative oversight to initiatives that promote student development, belonging, wellness, community, engagement, and academic support. This role involves collaboration across the university to support programs and policies that advance student retention, persistence, and timely degree completion while fostering a culture of care and support. The successful candidate will be a visionary leader who can effectively advocate for the undergraduate student experience within a leading STEM-focused research university.

    Reporting to the Chancellor, the Vice Chancellor for Student Success is an integral part of the university’s senior leadership team. The Vice Chancellor is responsible for overseeing the strategic integration of Undergraduate Education and Student Affairs, a move designed to streamline student support services and curate a more holistic approach to student well-being and academic success. The unique scope and responsibility of this position call for an experienced leader who can navigate the complexities of merging these two critical areas while fostering an environment where academic and personal development go hand in hand. This new role is a transformational opportunity for an inclusive and collaborative student success leader to join Missouri S&T's innovative campus community. Functional units within the new Division of Student Success are anticipated to include:
     
    • Academic Success: Academic Support, Student Accessibility, the Student Success Center, and focused support programs for first-generation students, veterans, etc.
    • Academic Enrichment: Honors Academy, the Kummer Student Design and Experiential Learning Center, Residence Life, and other experiential learning initiatives
    • Student Futures: Career Opportunities and Employer Relations, Academic Advising, and Faculty Mentoring
    • Student Well-Being and Belonging: Student Health and Well-being, Student Accountability and Support, Athletics and Recreation, Student Involvement, and Family Relations

    About Missouri S&T
    Designated as both a land-grant and space-grant institution, Missouri S&T has a rich academic tradition dating back to its founding in 1870 as the Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy. The university currently enrolls over 7,000 students and is home to more than 350 faculty, many of whom are recognized as among the top two percent in their respective fields. Missouri S&T is frequently commended as a leading institution for career placement and return on investment and a top destination for engineering majors. Under the leadership of Chancellor Mohammad Dehghani and Provost Colin Potts, Missouri S&T is pursuing three primary “North Star Goals” in the coming years: growing enrollment, elevating the university’s rank and reputation, and advancing to an R1 Carnegie Classification.

    Missouri S&T participates in Division II intercollegiate sports and hosts 17 men’s and women’s athletic teams. The university counts around 60,000 living alumni that include world-famous astronauts, scientists, engineers, inventors, and business leaders. One of four universities within the University of Missouri System, Missouri S&T also benefits from shared services, partnership agreements, and other forms of collaboration with its peer institutions.

    Missouri S&T is located in the community of Rolla and surrounded by the scenic beauty of the Missouri Ozarks. Known as a welcoming, family-friendly, and affordable community, Rolla offers plentiful opportunities for outdoor recreation, quality K-12 schools, and a regional medical center. Rolla is approximately 1.5 hours away from numerous urban amenities in the St. Louis area, including world-class museums, shopping, sporting events and other cultural attractions.  

    Desired Qualifications
    Competitive applicants for the Vice Chancellor for Student Success role will possess advanced skillsets in the areas of strategic leadership and resource management. Active involvement in the student success profession and expertise in critical issues such as student mental health and well-being, student retention and persistence, care management, and the recruitment and development of professional talent is necessary. Successful candidates will also possess the competencies necessary for crisis management in areas related to student success and well-being. An expanded position profile may be found here with further details on key expectations for this role.

    Minimum qualifications for this role include a master’s degree and 10 years of relevant experience. A doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, or equivalent credential) is strongly preferred. Candidates should have extensive experience in managing complex student success initiatives, with a demonstrated background in strategic planning and execution. Candidates should also have demonstrated experience in the development, assessment, and evaluation of student success programs, services, and facilities. A comprehensive understanding of theory and research related to student development, the ability to translate such knowledge into effective practice, and the ability to support new research initiatives related to student success is also desirable.

    Although not a requirement for hire, candidates with the necessary qualifications may be considered for a tenured appointment within a relevant academic discipline at Missouri S&T.

    Additional preferred qualifications include:
    • Dynamic Leadership: Sincere engagement with students via a strong, visible presence and active participation in campus activities; Proven ability to address challenges with equanimity, discretion, and respect.
    • Supervisory Skills: Proven skills as a senior manager in complex postsecondary educational settings; Demonstrated ability to mentor and support staff from a range of student success functional areas.
    • Visionary Thinking: Proven ability to communicate a compelling vision of student success and well-being that aligns with S&T's mission and goals.
    • Strategic Mindset: Adept at identifying emerging trends and opportunities in student success, retention, and persistence and translating those opportunities into actionable strategies.
    • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including conveying complex ideas clearly and effectively.
    • Collaboration Skills: Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, fostering a culture of mutual respect and teamwork toward a common goal.
    • Creativity: Passion for creativity and an innovative stance toward addressing student success challenges.

    Compensation
    The salary range for this position is competitive and commensurate with candidate qualifications. The University of Missouri System also offers a competitive total rewards package that is available to all faculty and staff.

    Application Instructions
    To apply please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and list of five professional references. Professional references will be contacted later in the process prior to any hiring decision and the university will not contact references without prior candidate authorization. All applications received by March 10, 2024 will receive full consideration.

    Nominations and inquiries for this search may be directed to Andrew Crain (amcrain@mst.edu), Lead Recruitment Consultant with the University of Missouri System.



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    The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo
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Vice Chancellor of Research |UMKC
  • University of Missouri System
  • Kansas, MO FULL_TIME
  • The University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC), a prominent public urban research institution and the largest comprehensive university in the Kansas City metropolitan area, is actively seeking a vision...
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Assistant to the Chancellor and Campaign Operations Director
  • Webster University
  • St. Louis, MO FULL_TIME
  • Description The Assistant to the Chancellor and Campaign Operations Director will be a strategic thinker with a bias for action and an outstanding project planner who will coordinate the comprehensive...
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ASSISTANT VICE CHANCELLOR FOR BUSINESS OPERATIONS AND STRATEGY #00089502
  • Missouri University of Science and Technology
  • Rolla, MO FULL_TIME
  • Job ID49719 LocationRolla Full/Part TimeFull-Time Hiring Department Finance and Operations Application DeadlineOpen Until Filled Full Time/Part TimeFull Time, Benefit Eligible SalaryCommensurate with ...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Compliance Specialist (Hybrid) - Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research
  • CP00001 Washington University in St Louis
  • St. Louis, MO 63110, MO FULL_TIME
  • Scheduled Hours 37.5 Position Summary A Research Compliance Specialist provides programmatic support for the University's research conflicts of interest program. This person conducts compliance review...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Compliance Specialist - Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research
  • Washington University School Of Medicine
  • St. Louis, MO FULL_TIME
  • Scheduled Hours 37.5 Position Summary A Research Compliance Specialist provides programmatic support for the University's research conflicts of interest program. This person conducts compliance review...
  • 26 Days Ago

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Vice Chancellor for Workforce Development
  • Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
  • Davenport, IA
  • Vice Chancellor for Workforce Development Job Description: The VCWD promotes the college’s mission and vision and provid...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Vice Chancellor for Workforce Development
  • Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • Vice Chancellor for Workforce Development Job Type Administrative/Professional Staff Supervisor's Title Chancellor Locat...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Vice Chancellor for Workforce Development
  • Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
  • Rockford, IL
  • Vice Chancellor for Workforce Development Job Type: Administrative/Professional Staff Supervisor's Title: Chancellor Loc...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Vice Chancellor for Workforce Development
  • Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
  • Springfield, IL
  • Vice Chancellor for Workforce Development Job Type: Administrative/Professional Staff Supervisor's Title: Chancellor Loc...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Vice Chancellor for Workforce Development
  • Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
  • New Franken, WI
  • Vice Chancellor for Workforce Development Job Type Administrative/Professional Staff Supervisor's Title Chancellor Locat...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Vice Chancellor for Workforce Development
  • Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
  • Freeport, IL
  • Vice Chancellor for Workforce Development Job Type: Administrative/Professional Staff Supervisor's Title: Chancellor Loc...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Vice Chancellor for Workforce Development
  • Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
  • Peoria, IL
  • Vice Chancellor for Workforce Development Job Type: Administrative/Professional Staff Supervisor's Title: Chancellor Loc...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Vice Chancellor of Workforce Development
  • Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
  • Davenport, IA
  • TheVCWDpromotes the colleges mission and vision and provides innovative leadership for training, development and recruit...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

Missouri is landlocked and borders eight different states as does its neighbor, Tennessee. No state in the U.S. touches more than eight. Missouri is bounded by Iowa on the north; by Illinois, Kentucky, and Tennessee across the Mississippi River on the east; on the south by Arkansas; and by Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska (the last across the Missouri River) on the west. Whereas the northern and southern boundaries are straight lines, the Missouri Bootheel protrudes southerly into Arkansas. The two largest rivers are the Mississippi (which defines the eastern boundary of the state) and the Misso...
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