The President of the University of Florida is one of the most influential and impactful positions in all of public higher education and in the State of Florida. In 2021, for the first time, the University of Florida was ranked a Top 5 public university in the country by US News & World Report. The opportunity to serve as the next President of the University of Florida represents an opportunity to lead Florida’s flagship university in its quest to be firmly and consistently recognized among the most prominent and influential public and private universities in the country. For a full list of qualities and characteristics sought in UF’s next President, please visit https://presidentsearch.ufl.edu/.
The University of Florida The University of Florida is a truly dynamic institution — widely considered to be among the world’s most comprehensive universities. It is one of only six institutions in the country with colleges of law, medicine, agriculture, and veterinary medicine on one central campus and one of only 17 in the nation to boast land-, sea-, and space-grant status.
Thanks to its extraordinary depth and breadth, Florida’s flagship university is uniquely positioned to lead interdisciplinary collaborations and boundary-breaking research efforts that are shaping a better future for the state, the nation, and the world. Guided by a shared passion for the greater good, the Gator Nation is a diverse and expansive community with a proven trajectory of excellence across academics, research, outreach, health, athletics, and more.
Position Summary The university president is the chief executive officer of the University of Florida. Subject to appropriate accountability to and governance of the University of Florida Board of Trustees (the “Board”), the president is responsible for all operations of the university: overall leadership and management of the institution; its academic, research, healthcare, and land-grant enterprise; fundraising; intercollegiate athletics; the development of strategic plans; fiscal and budgetary plans; and the allocation of resources. The president also has oversight responsibilities for the university’s private affiliated organizations including a foundation, research foundation, agricultural research entities, investment management company, development corporation, hospitals and health care entities, alumni association, and athletic association, among others. In this role, the president will advance the university’s academic, research, and outreach efforts to maintain and enhance the strength of UF’s programs and offerings and ensure that student services and support are provided to create appropriate learning environments.
Qualities and Characteristics Driven by extraordinary momentum, the University of Florida’s next President will have an opportunity to firmly establish UF as a premier university that the state, nation, and world all look to for leadership. The next President must have the experience, vision, and commitment to lead the University in sustaining its top-tier position while ushering in UF’s next chapter as an institution with a statewide urban footprint, alongside University, state, and industry stakeholders. In particular, the most competitive candidates will demonstrate many critical leadership qualities and characteristics including:
Academic Accomplishments Leadership Experience Collaboration with Stakeholders Operational Acumen
Application and Nomination Process The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue to accept applications and nominations until the position is filled. Applications should include a current curriculum vitae and a letter of interest describing relevant experience and interest in the position. Submission of materials via email is strongly encouraged. Nomination letters should include the name and contact information of the nominee.
In accordance with the State of Florida’s open records laws, documents and information related to applicants will be held in confidence with only the finalists' identities and materials made public. Application materials should be submitted to:
Vickie Antolini, Senior Client Partner Ken Kring, Senior Client Partner
Korn Ferry Organization Consulting 2005 Market Street, Suite 910 Philadelphia, PA 19103
Email: UFPresident@kornferry.com Refer to code “UF-President” in subject line
THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The University is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.
• Company Name - University of Florida
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