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Presidential Search

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

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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:

1. Academic Accomplishments

1. The President should be a distinguished scholar.
2. An educator of national stature with demonstrated intellectual leadership, and with internationally recognized research or scholarly achievements who will continue to advance the academic distinction of the University of Florida.
3. While academic experience (professional and administrative) at a research university or comparable setting is strongly desired, exceptional candidates who have earned a doctoral degree from an accredited university and who have also demonstrated a high degree of national or international scholarly and administrative success outside of academia will also be considered.
4. A passion for and commitment to the academic values and culture of the University of Florida and the capacity to communicate the University's mission and needs clearly and persuasively to all external and internal constituencies.
5. Highly respected by the academic community both within and outside of the University of Florida. Often, these accomplishments are represented by the following: terminal degree in their academic field, member of national academy or institute, or fellow of a major academic society.
6. Demonstrated commitment to and support for excellence in teaching, research, and service and a willingness to champion interdisciplinary collaboration and genuine innovation in these areas.
7. Demonstrated commitment to fostering an environment that embraces academic freedom.
8. An appreciation and respect for the University’s academic disciplines and a demonstrated record of support for scholarly work and academic excellence.

2. Leadership Experience

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3. Collaboration with Stakeholders

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4. Operational Acumen

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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

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