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As a university committed to academic excellence, faculty development, and fostering strong community connections, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks visionary leaders eager to shape the future of higher education. Explore our available executive positions and learn more about the university’s goals and strategic initiatives.

Welcome

Every day, Illinois is shattering the word “impossible.” And we seek leaders who are committed to providing limitless opportunities for everyone to change the world.

 

Those are more than just words – they are the core values on which we build our culture. Illinois is a land-grant university that is purpose driven. Now, we invite you to join us in our mission of delivering renowned academic programs at scale, and uniting people through a collaborative community that makes a positive impact on humanity.

 

Illinois is a place where visionary leaders foster discovery, innovation and community. And it is a home for people who aim to achieve their impossible.

 

Robert J. Jones
Chancellor

Welcome

Welcome to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. At Illinois, you’ll find a relentless commitment from faculty and staff to excellence in teaching, research, and creative work. To thinking big and ambitiously. To meaningful and transformative public engagement. Our work and collective purpose are premised on expanding opportunity and making a positive impact on society.

 

As you discover all the opportunities this remarkable university and community have to offer, you’ll find that Illinois is a place of endless possibilities. We hope you will join us as we aspire to be a university that is both best in and best for the world.

 

John Coleman
Provost

Open Positions

Recent Placements

Jeffrey Angiel

Jeffrey Angiel

Associate Vice Chancellor and Executive Director of Facilities & Services

Jamelle Sharpe

Jamelle Sharpe

Dean of the College of Law

Jacob Pinholster

Jacob Pinholster

Dean of the College of Fine and Applied Arts

Brooke Elliott

Brooke Elliott

Dean of Gies College of Business

Hiring Phases

Phase 1 – Understanding the Position

  • Launch Meeting 
  • Scoping/Listening Sessions 
  • Finalize Position Description, Profile Document, and Search Timeline
  • Average timeframe for this phase is 2-4 weeks 

Phase 2 – Networking and Screening

  • Recruitment/Screening
  • Average timeframe for this phase is 6-8 weeks

Phase 3 – Narrowing the Candidates

  • Semi-Finalist Interviews/Reference Process Initiated
  • Average timeframe for this phase is 2-3 weeks 

Phase 4 – Selecting the finalist and Due Diligence

  • Finalist Interviews 
  • Final Search Committee Debrief 
  • Average timeframe for this phase is 4-6 weeks

Phase 5 – Final Selection

  • Second Campus Visit 
  • Negotiation/Offer/Acceptance 
  • Average timeframe for this phase is 3-4 weeks

Administrative Officers

Discover the leaders who drive the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign towards innovation. Our organizational chart showcases the talented individuals at the helm of our institution, highlighting their roles and the collaborative structure that powers our strategic vision. This visual guide offers a clear and engaging overview of our executive leadership, making it easy to understand how each member contributes to our mission.

University Information

Discover the mission, strategic plan, and core values that define the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Mission

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is charged by our state to enhance the lives of citizens in Illinois, across the nation and around the world through our leadership in learning, discovery, engagement and economic development.

Strategic Plan

For 150 years, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has been changing the world. As we embark on our next 150 years, we do so with a renewed commitment to educational opportunity, research, and public engagement.

Strategic Plan

About

With our land-grant heritage as a foundation, we pioneer innovative research that tackles global problems and expands the human experience. Our transformative learning experiences, in and out of the classroom, are designed to produce alumni who desire to make a significant, societal impact.

Illinois Overview

Community and Resources

As a university committed to academic excellence, faculty/staff development, and fostering strong community connections, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks visionary leaders eager to shape the future of higher education. Explore our available executive positions and learn more about the university’s goals and strategic initiatives.

Dual-Career Support

The Dual Career Program provides job search assistance for partners of newly recruited tenure-system faculty and senior-level administrators. The Dual Career liaison will provide employment information to program candidates so they are able to network, build relationships, and identify possible employment opportunities. 

Dual Career Program

International Staff

Visit the International Student and Scholar Services for more information regarding international staff.

2024 University of Illinois System Annual Report: Elevating the Extraordinary

Employee Experiences and Insights

Rather than simply taking our word for it, we invite you to hear directly from professionals in Illinois about their experiences working at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

To hear from other employees visit: The Illinois Professional