Against this backdrop of ambition and transformation, we are looking for a Vice-President who is able to co-lead a large professional organisation. We expect inspiring leadership and strategic action, aimed at energising the organisation, fostering collaboration with university stakeholders, and strengthening the position of UT further. A solid background in leadership has equipped you to lead our internal organisation, as well as to manage ongoing changes in our central services in the context of digital transformation. You will operate as a full collegial partner on the Executive Board and as a counterpart to the University Council. You are familiar with an academic environment or have affinity with knowledge-intensive organisations, and you command functional expertise in vital areas discussed in the Competences section.

YOUR POSITION AS VICE-PRESIDENT

Within the collegial board, the Vice-President is responsible for the development, implementation and monitoring of the general business policy of our University. Key themes are digital transformation, campus development related to the development of Kennispark Twente, and flexibility in operations support. More specifically, you will be responsible for:

• Co-ordination of the policy cycle involving all relevant stakeholders. Here, our ambition is to enhance the connection between the strategic ambitions, as described in Shaping2030, to services, finance, and personnel development, and to encourage crossovers and entrepreneurship;
• Leading and encouraging the digital transformation and hybrid way of working at UT;
• Housing and Real Estate, including strengthening the campus as a unique asset for our UT community and for Kennispark Twente;
• Strengthening ties with regional and national networks to bolster the position of UT (VSNU, 4TU, ministries, etc.).

Igniter, manager and leader of change

As the new Vice-President, you have what it takes to lead the immense changes which our University is going through, in order to fulfil the ambitions that we have laid out in Shaping2030. You are skilled in presenting required changes with clarity and conviction, and in a way that inspires and emboldens people around you to move ahead.

Team player with personality

You have a distinctive personality, and are an influencer of developments and people. You proactively seek collaboration with colleagues within the organisation (faculties, institutes, services) and with key external stakeholders. You always place the organisation's interests above individual interests, and know how to inspire people to raise our organisation to a higher level.

Go-getter

You inspire people and teams across the organisation to perform well, while continuously raising the bar for yourself and the organisation. You are creative in improving ways of working, while your attention for the wellbeing of staff and students never slackens.

Expert in managing and governing

You have functional competencies in the field of governance processes, controlling, risk management and finance. Preferably, you also have experience in the management of ICT.

Availability

In principle, you are available for the vice-presidency for two four-year periods of office.

Location

UT is established on a thriving and inspiring campus in Enschede, in the scenic Dutch region of Twente.

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