"Assistant Vice President for Health Sciences"

Assistant Vice President for Health Sciences

Radford University, a nationally recognized comprehensive public university, invites nominations and applications for the position of Assistant Vice President of Health Sciences. Based at Radford University’s Roanoke location, the Assistant Vice President will support emerging health and life science sector in the Roanoke and New River Valleys and will bridge Radford University’s health science academic programs in Roanoke, Radford, and across the region.

This position is integral to advancing the university’s mission of improving the health and well-being of Southwest and Southside Virginia through innovative education, workforce development, and community engagement. The Assistant Vice President will focus on growing enrollment in healthcare disciplines and meeting workforce needs in collaboration with regional partners.

The Assistant Vice President will play a key role in securing grant funding to support innovative programs and initiatives, coordinating interprofessional education (IPE) events and activities, and fostering partnerships that that align with Radford’s strategic goals in health sciences education and community engagement.

Radford University’s health science center in Roanoke is based in Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital and the Roanoke Higher Education Center, and Radford University is currently planning a new purpose-built Health Science Center in Roanoke’s burgeoning Innovation Corridor, with a ribbon-cutting tentatively planned for 2030. Reporting directly to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Assistant Vice President will be a key member of the Provost’s Senior Staff and Academic Affairs Leadership Team.

The successful candidate will be a visionary and collaborative leader with:

• A master's degree required (terminal degree preferred) in health care administration, public health, health sciences or a closely related field.
• At least 7 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare education or administration.
• Demonstrated success in fostering partnerships across healthcare organizations
• Demonstrated success in procuring and administering grant funding
• Demonstrated understanding of the health care landscape
• Ability to meet the objectives of academic initiatives
• Success leading diverse teams and managing complex projects
• Commitment to enhancing the well-being of Southwest and Southwide Virginia and the Commonwealth of Virginia through academic programs and engagement with community partners.

How to Apply

Greenwood Asher & Associates is assisting Radford University in this search. Applications and nominations are now being accepted. To submit a complete application package, please send a cover letter and CV to Assistant Vice President of Health Sciences

Submission of application materials as PDF attachments is strongly encouraged. The search will be conducted with a commitment to confidentiality for candidates until finalists are selected. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made.

Inquiries and nominations should be directed towards Jeremy Duff and Itza Walters.

Jeremy Duff
jeremyduff@greenwoodsearch.com
850-869-9986

Itza Walters
itzawalters@greenwoodsearch.com
850-737-6209