President_Leadership Profile_Rev

Northern State University | 5 Personal Qualifications and Personal Qualities The successful candidate will thrive in a public university system led by a Board of Regents and Executive Director. NSU is poised to attract its next president following its significant investment in modernizing the campus with state-of-the-art facilities, including three new residence halls; the Harvey C. Jewett IV Regional Science Education Center; and a completely expanded, remodeled and rehabilitated theater and fine arts building. Northern is also currently completing construction on a new regional sports complex, including a new football stadium, scheduled for grand opening in fall 2021. The successful candidate will possess the following qualities, experiences and characteristics: • A strategic and forward-thinking visionary that brings people together to forward initiatives and goals for the university. • The ability to effectively shape productive and collaborative relationships with multiple constituencies and be a champion for the university. • A student-centered leader who will enrich the student experience, and foster a culture of innovation and excellence. • An outstanding communicator and listener with a willingness to embrace the university’s culture and traditions. • The ability, insight and organizational skills needed to develop talent, build and empower effective teams and incorporate best practices. • A transformational, energetic presence with entrepreneurial spirit to enhance both image and support of the college. • The highest personal integrity, ethics, and an executive presence demonstrating a strong moral compass, with kindness and humility. • The ability to effectively organize information and priorities and make prompt, sound decisions in the midst of complex and exacting circumstances. • Business sense and success in finance, budget allocation, and resource generation with private gifts. • Knowledgeable about key issues affecting public universities, including enrollment, retention strategies and innovations in education and will be willing to take risks as a change agent. • The ability to positively and effectively engage with the local community through development of interpersonal connections and relationships with community leaders and local industry partners, the successful candidate will be visible, approachable and integrated in the Aberdeen community. • An earned doctorate or a combination of graduate degree and senior level experience that would earn the respect of the academic community is required.