To serve as an ex-officio member of all faculties and all faculty committees, to call and preside over the meeting of the University faculty and such advisory groups as the President chooses to appoint, and at his/her direction to call meetings of the faculties of the several colleges and schools of the University
To be responsible for all University functions relating to student affairs and the life of students at the University, as well as intramural and extramural or intercollegiate athletics
To be responsible for all aspects of the relations of the University to the community and for providing information about the activities of the University
To be responsible for public relations
To maintain continuing relations with governmental agencies at city, county, state, and federal levels as required by the mission of the University
To be responsible for relations of the University with alumni
To be responsible for raising funds from the federal government, state and local public sources, corporations, private individuals, foundations, and other sources
To supervise programs for constant maintenance and improvement of their quality, for effective service to students, for the adequacy of research, and for their accountability to the people of the Commonwealth, to the students, and to grantors or donors
To be responsible for the University’s role in construction and renovation, in maintenance of buildings and grounds, in the acquisition of essential new facilities, equipment, and library materials, and in space allocation and utilization
To prepare and submit to the Board of Regents an annual report on the work and general status of the University
To delegate as appropriate the responsibility for carrying out any of the above functions
The successful candidate will have an earned terminal degree from a regionally accredited institution and at least seven years of progressively responsible leadership experience in an academic or professional role.
Ability to work with the Board or Regents and University community to develop a vision and strategic plan and ensure its successful implementation
Proven professional experience with financial planning and management, fundraising, and strategic planning
Demonstrated success in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within an institution of higher education
Excellent listening, interpersonal, oral, and written communications skills
Ability to work effectively and collegially within a University system to negotiate with a wide array of constituencies
Commitment to a student-centered and student-supported campus climate with expectation of quality and excellence
Ability to make timely decisions based on data analytics that will strengthen the future of the institution
Knowledge of leading-edge trends in higher education, especially related to technology, emerging job fields, and student success outcomes
Experience developing effective relationships with a full range of external constituents, and a commitment to community engagement
Experience as a catalyst for change with proven change management skills, including the ability to galvanize and inspire employees as changes are made
Kentucky State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, national origin, political belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts, or in any employment policy or practice.