President

The client is seeking a president to lead an established academic consortium headquartered in Champaign, Illinois. This organization has a long history of fostering collaboration among a group of prominent research universities, advancing shared academic missions, and providing a framework for addressing common challenges. The president will be responsible for providing overall leadership to the organization, its staff, programs, and infrastructure, while serving as a trusted partner to university leaders across the consortium. The president will play a key role in shaping the organization's strategy and future direction, ensuring responsiveness to member needs and leveraging the consortium's collective strengths. This role involves championing the excellence, innovation, and impact of member institutions, balancing strategic vision with operational excellence, and creatively utilizing resources and partnerships to advance shared priorities. The president is expected to foster a collaborative and mission-driven culture, support staff development, and cultivate an environment where creativity and excellence can thrive. This full-time position is based in Champaign, Illinois, and operates within a hybrid work environment that allows for a combination of remote and on-site work.

The role requires frequent travel to meetings and member campuses as needed. The position offers a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, and includes a comprehensive benefits package such as health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and tuition waiver.