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Account/Position No.: 11000/110410
Position Title:
President
Expectations
for All Employees
East Tennessee
State University pursues its mission based upon core values. An employee's job
performance must support and exhibit the university's core values:
PEOPLE come first, are treated with dignity and respect, and are encouraged to
achieve their full potential;
Function of
Position
Responsible for serving as the executive head of the institution
and of all its departments, and exercising such supervision and direction as
will promote the efficient operation of the institution. He or she shall be
responsible to the Board of Regents through the Chancellor for the operation and
management of the institution and for the execution of all directives of the
Board and of the Chancellor. The president shall have direct access to the Board
by submitting reports to the Board at its regular meetings and shall meet with
the Board on such occasions. He or she shall be the official medium of
communication between the faculty and the Chancellor, and between the council,
senate, assembly, or any such body, either of the faculty or of the students,
and the Chancellor. The president shall recommend annually to the Board of
Regents, through the Chancellor, the creation or continuance of positions of
faculty and other employees of the institution. He or she shall have the
authority to recommend or make appointments of personnel and, within budgetary
limitations, to fix their salaries, and to recommend or approve promotions,
transfers, leaves of absence, and removal of personnel, pursuant to the
requirements of policies and procedures established by the Board, and subject to
such prior approval or confirmation of the Board or the Chancellor as may be
required by the Board. He or she must take an active role in all aspects of
fund-raising including helping in securing private as well as corporate donor
support, be active in encouragement and securing support of research and
sponsored program development, and be an active participant in liaison with
State Legislature regarding institutional needs as approved by Chancellor and
TBR. Performs other related duties as assigned. The president shall make an
annual report to the Board, through the Chancellor, of the work and condition of
the institution.
Qualifications
An earned doctorate from an accredited institution (required).
A minimum of five years successful campus administrative experience
at a level with significant decision-making responsibilities affecting an entire
campus or as head of a major academic or administrative unit in an academic
environment.
A record of experience that demonstrates familiarity with the
challenges and opportunities associated with a unique mission focus in the area
of health sciences.
An understanding of and commitment to the principles of academic
freedom, tenure, and shared governance.
A demonstrated commitment to serving students.
A demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion as core values
that enhance the educational process.
A demonstrated commitment to affirmative action and equal
opportunity.
Demonstrated strength in human relations, communications, planning,
and organizational skills to lead and inspire internal and external
constituencies of the University.
An understanding of and commitment to private fundraising.
An understanding of and commitment to the role of East Tennessee
State University as a part of a higher education system.
An understanding of the needs and concerns of the public and
private constituencies of the University, as well as of the University
community, including students, faculty and staff, alumni, and other College
supporters.
A commitment to policies and directives of the Tennessee Board of
Regents.
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