The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) is seeking a charismatic, human resources change agent for a new role as the Assistant Chancellor for Culture, Learning, and Engagement (ACCLE).
The ACCLE provides vision and day-to-day leadership for and management of three operational HR units to ensure HR services are delivered in a timely and client-focused manner to the University community. In partnership with the Senior Associate Chancellor and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), as well as other University Administration, the ACCLE plays a pivotal role in strategic leadership and implementing HR programs and services for the UIUC campus. The ACCLE will bring and implement leading HR practices that better the UIUC community, build employee commitment and engagement, and bolster the University’s employment brand. Key areas of operational oversight include Faculty/Staff Assistance & Wellbeing Services, Employee Learning & Organizational Effectiveness, and Employee Engagement and Recognition. The ACCLE serves as a direct report to the CHRO and as a member of the CHRO’s Leadership Cabinet.
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is one of the original 37 public land-grant institutions created after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Morrill Act in 1862. The university is in the twin cities of Champaign and Urbana (total population 207,000) in east-central Illinois and is optimally situated 140 miles south of Chicago, 125 miles west of Indianapolis, and 180 miles northeast of St. Louis.
While candidates may come from diverse backgrounds, the ideal candidate will possess a minimum of five years of executive leadership experience in culture and/or development along with five years of supervisory experience. A change agent and self-starter, they will bring excellence in both verbal and written communication, including presentation skills and facilitation skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and agendas. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required.
A complete position profile may be found above.
For more information about The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign please visit:https://illinois.edu/
To assure full consideration, application materials should be received by June 23, 2023. The Search Committee will begin a review of applications mid-June and continue its work until an appointment is made.
Candidates should provide:
Applications and nominations (PDF format) should be sent to: uiuc-accle@agbsearch.com
The search is being assisted by:
Ms. Monica Burton, Principal, monica.burton@agbsearch.com / (917) 825-2961
Dr. Margaret “Peggy” Plympton, Principal, margaret.plympton@agbsearch.com / (484) 554-4542
Dr. Alan “Al” Crist, Executive Search Consultant, al.crist@agbsearch.com / (608) 695-0217
