President
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The Governors State University (“GovState”) Board of Trustees and the Presidential Search Committee announce a national search for the University's seventh president. The University invites applications, nominations, and expressions of interest for this exciting leadership opportunity.Governors State University, a regional, public, comprehensive university in Illinois, seeks an inclusive, visionary leader who will build on a strong institutional foundation and guide GovState into a new era of excellence. Located 30 miles south of Chicago in University Park, the University serves nearly 5,000 students in Illinois and Northwest Indiana. Nestled on 752 acres of land, the University has six colleges, a School of Extended Learning, a robust arts culture, and 60,000 alumni. GovState provides affordable and accessible undergraduate and graduate education to culturally and economically diverse students.A complete Position Profile with additional information may be found above.Nominations and Applications The application deadline for best consideration is January 3, 2025 . The search will remain open until a new President is appointed.Candidates are requested to submit the following:A detailed letter of interest a letter of interest that addresses specifically how the candidate's experiences and qualifications intersect with GovState's qualifications and listed strategic priorities outlined in the leadership profile;A curriculum vitae; andFive professional references with email addresses and telephone numbers, including their relationship to the candidate. References will not be contacted without prior authorization from the candidate.Nominations and inquiries should be directed to:Governors State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer who complies with applicable federal and states and GSU policies prohibiting discrimination and harassment. GSU prohibits discrimination or harassment which violates the law or which constitutes inappropriate or unprofessional limitation of employment opportunity or participation in University activities, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected disability, veteran status, or marital status.#J-18808-Ljbffr