Vice Provost for Global Engagement (VPGE)

The University of Rochester, in partnership with WittKieffer, seeks a dynamic, collaborative and highly experienced senior international education leader to serve as the next Vice Provost for Global Engagement (VPGE). This is a unique opportunity to lead the multi-faceted global engagement efforts at one of the world’s leading research universities.

Reporting directly to the Provost, the Vice Provost for Global Engagement will serve as the University's senior international officer and lead the Office of Global Engagement. This role involves promoting and advancing the institution and the medical center’s global connections, collaborative partnerships, and unique profile, requiring an innovative and visionary leader. The VPGE will foster international partnerships, support the University's international students, enable the strategic and operational needs of research and education programs abroad, and align globalization efforts with the university’s mission and goals, including the Boundless Possibility strategic plan.

Key responsibilities for the Vice Provost for Global Engagement include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the Center for Education Abroad (CEA) and the International Services Office (ISO), as well as other functions within the Office of the Vice Provost for Global Engagement.

• Provide support services to international students and scholars, including orientation, integration, and co-curricular programs, while also advocating for international students and scholars within the university and the broader community. This includes coordinating emergency response for students, faculty, and staff abroad and international students and scholars located in the U.S.

• Partner with academic leaders to strengthen students' global engagement through study abroad programs, and cross-cultural initiatives, as well as support faculty in their international teaching, research, and scholarship.

• Identify new opportunities for international partnerships and collaborations in research and education.

• Maintain and expand relationships with international institutions, governmental agencies, and organizations to promote academic collaboration, exchange, and research.

• Collaborate with the Office of University Marketing and Communications to develop and oversee global marketing strategies that enhance the university's international reputation and visibility, as well as partner with the Office of Advancement on international alumni and donor relations and fundraising efforts.

• Lead efforts to ensure compliance with international and U.S. laws and regulations related to global engagement, mitigate risks associated with international activities, and establish protocols and procedures for crisis management related to international programs and activities.

The University of Rochester, located in Rochester, NY, has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning, and transforming ideas into enterprises that make the world ever better. The University's community includes more than 1,000 faculty, 12,000 students, and 30,000 staff. By prioritizing mutually beneficial partnerships, promoting cultural exchange, and nurturing a diverse and inclusive community, the University of Rochester strives to shape future generations of leaders and contribute meaningfully to solving the world’s most pressing challenges.

From its founding in the mid-19th century to its establishment of formalized structures for global engagement in the 21st century, the University of Rochester has always nurtured a diverse community of international students. The University is now home to over 3,200 international students and scholars from more than 130 countries. With a strong emphasis on global engagement, the University of Rochester maintains over 100 international partnerships in over 30 countries. The Office for Global Engagement plays a pivotal role in enhancing the university's international reputation, supporting education abroad opportunities, and fostering a global campus.

The ideal candidate will have a distinguished record of demonstrated partnership, collaboration, communication, and administrative acumen, with a commitment to fostering a globally engaged campus culture. A terminal degree in Higher Education Administration, International Studies, or a related field is required with at least eight years in global education, international affairs, or related fields. Fifteen years or more of progressive experience in global education within a higher education context, professional proficiency in one or more languages other than English, and familiarity of internationalization frameworks, higher education accreditation standards, and global best practices are preferred

WittKieffer is assisting the University of Rochester with this search. The pay range for the Vice Provost for Global Engagement position is $330,000 to $495,000 and represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the base range of compensation for this position. Applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. For fullest consideration, candidates should provide, as two separate documents, a résumé/CV and a letter of interest that addresses the responsibilities and requirements described in the Leadership Profile.

Applications should be submitted via the WittKieffer Candidate Portal. Inquiries, referrals and/or nominations may be sent to WittKieffer consultants Robert Springall and Roxana Woudstra at: [email protected] For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received no later than the deadline of March 10, 2025.