Princeton University seeks a strategic and collaborative leader to be its next Executive Vice President (EVP). As Princetonâ™s chief administrative officer, the EVP reports directly to the president and works closely with the president and the provost to ensure that the Universityâ™s financial, capital, and operational resources are optimally deployed in support of its academic mission. The next EVP will bring the expertise, creativity, and sound judgment to be a respected and influential voice in leadership deliberations as a key member of the Presidentâ™s Cabinet.

The EVP oversees a broad portfolio that encompasses campus planning, the stewardship and operation of the physical campus, the delivery of campus services, and programs supporting campus life. The EVP is responsible for the Universityâ™s long-term campus plan and its capital construction program. The EVP also leads several high-level University committees, including those focused on environmental safety, enterprise risk management, and compliance.

The successful candidate will combine keen operational and administrative planning and execution skills with strategic vision and an affinity for Princetonâ™s mission and aspirations. The EVP will balance the long-term goals of the University with short-term needs and have the agility to quickly pivot and manage unforeseen events and trends. The EVP will stimulate and foster innovation in a way that respects and capitalizes on Princetonâ™s traditions. The EVP must embrace and embody the Princeton culture, which includes commitments to scholarly and teaching excellence, public service, collegiality, and a diverse and inclusive community. Maintaining productive and collaborative relationships with internal and external colleagues and constituencies will be critical to the success of the next EVP.

These broad and complex responsibilities make the EVPâ™s role critical to achieving institutional goals and priorities. The position offers a unique opportunity to lead and partner with a talented and experienced team of academic administrators to support and advance the Universityâ™s mission. The successful candidate will join Princeton University at an exciting moment of campus growth and evolution as it welcomes new groups of students, extends its commitment to liberal arts education and curiosity-driven research, and contends with the radical ways in which technology is changing our world.

The Portfolio:

The EVP oversees nine divisions with a total staff of 2,200 and a combined budget of $312 million: Administrative Planning, Audit and Compliance, Campus Life, Environmental Health & Safety, Facilities, Human Resources, Investigations Unit, Public Safety, and University Services. The senior staff in these units are seasoned, committed, and high performing, exemplifying the Universityâ™s commitment to the recruitment and development of exceptional administrators. For more information about each division, please click on the links below.

• Administrative Planning
• Audit and Compliance
• Campus Life
• Environmental Health & Safety
• Facilities
• Human Resources
• Investigations Unit
• Public Safety
• University Services

The successful candidate will bring many of the following professional qualifications, skills, experiences, and personal qualities:

• A gifted and broad-gauged administrator with senior-level experience in a university or similarly complex environment.
• An outstanding supervisor with a commitment to clarity and accountability, a demonstrated ability to mentor and empower staff, and a track record of successful oversight of people, budget, and space.
• The ability to speak with a trusted voice in leadership deliberations, posing constructive questions and generating consequential ideas to stimulate the very best strategic thinking among the leadership team.
• A relational leader with an instinct for collaboration and the ability to establish relationships of trust, respect, and credibility with senior leaders, board members, faculty, students, and staff.
• A natural convenor with superb listening and influencing skills to solve complex issues and advance key initiatives.
• A deep understanding of the value of a diverse and inclusive community, and a commitment to and demonstrated track record of advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Experience leveraging data, performance metrics, and technology to drive decision-making and enhance organizational performance.
• A deep appreciation for higher education and a grasp of its most pressing challenges and greatest opportunities.

The Search Process:

Princeton University is being assisted in this recruitment by Spencer Stuart. Interested parties should submit comments, nominations of others, or information in support of their own candidacy to the confidential email address of the Spencer Stuart team: PrincetonEVP@spencerstuart.com.

Nondiscrimination Statement:

In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other federal, state, and local laws, Princeton University does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in any phase of its employment process.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO IS THE LAW

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About Princeton University

Princeton University is a vibrant community of scholarship and learning that stands in the nation's service and in the service of all nations. Chartered in 1746, Princeton is the fourth-oldest college in the United States. Princeton is an independent, coeducational, nondenominational institution that provides undergraduate and graduate instruction in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and engineering.As a world-renowned research university, Princeton seeks to achieve the highest levels of distinction in the discovery and transmission of knowledge and understanding. At the same time, Princeton is distinctive among research universities in its commitment to undergraduate teaching.Today, more than 1,100 faculty members instruct approximately 5,200 undergraduate students and 2,600 graduate students. The University's generous financial aid program ensures that talented students from all economic backgrounds can afford a Princeton education.

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