Briar Cliff University

Location

Sioux City, IA | United States

Job description

The 13 th President of Briar Cliff University (BCU) will lead this student-focused learning community to the next level of academic success through strategic and transformative vision; collaborative and transparent servant leadership; and a strong commitment to its Catholic Franciscan heritage and values. Founded in 1930 by the Sisters of St. Francis, Briar Cliff is a member of the Association of Franciscan Colleges & Universities.

Briar Cliff is an independent, four-year coeducational university, with 39 undergraduate programs and eight graduate programs (three of which are doctoral). With its main campus on a bluff overlooking Sioux City, IA and the Mayfair campus in downtown Sioux City, which contains cutting-edge health science laboratories and classroom space to support further graduate degree programming, BCU seeks to serve and promote the common good. A liberal arts university with a focus on professional preparation for its 738 undergraduate and 203 graduate students, BCU is a community where each person’s dignity is appreciated and celebrated. Informed by the Catholic Franciscan identity, the Briar Cliff community seeks to engage its student population fully in their learning experiences.

The President serves as the Chief Executive Officer at Briar Cliff and has overall responsibility for the university. The President provides leadership and oversight for all aspects of the university, including academics, finance, planning, student affairs, enrollment, advancement, athletics, community and alumni relations, and other key areas.

Key qualifications for the next President include:

• A demonstrated record of successful servant leadership;
• A strong commitment to Briar Cliff’s student-focused, high-quality academic experience, particularly the integral role of the liberal arts and sciences combined with career development;
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work transparently, collaboratively, and collegially;
• A demonstrated understanding of the key issues facing institutions similar to Briar Cliff, including enrollment, retention, and persistence, budgeting, and student engagement and success; and
• The desire to be an enthusiastic participant in the lives and activities of students, faculty, and staff.

To ensure full consideration, completed applications are due by March 11, 2024 . Candidates should carefully review the E xecutive Search Profile to understand the unique opportunities and qualifications for this position. You will be required to attach a current resume and a cover letter addressing the position, and to input contact information for three professional reference contacts. Please scroll up and click on the  Apply Now button to submit your application .

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