Application Instructions

Eligibility

• Commitment to the field of higher education and potential for promotion
• Consecutive positive evaluation ratings for the last three years (or during tenure at current institution, if fewer than three years)
• Demonstrated high potential based on the USG Leadership Competencies
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree and any other qualifications required for the next-level position
• Qualified to hold job title of chair, executive director or a higher-level position

Instructions to apply for the ELI are as follows. Please be sure to read all instructions prior to completing application.

Step 1: Prepare the following documents to include with your application:

• Your resume or vitae. If further details are required, an ELI representative will contact you.
• Two letters of recommendation supporting the application (one personal and one direct supervisor/manager).
• Personal Statement: Submit a typed statement (no more than two pages double-spaced) to present the reasons you want to participate in the ELI and how the program supports your career goals. Include a summary of personal characteristics and skills you possess that would improve your prospects for success in an executive leadership position in the USG.

The applicant must have responsibilities equivalent to the following:

• Provides leadership and support for accreditation activities.
• Directs and coordinates activities of department(s) for which responsibility is delegated to further attainment of goals and objectives.
• Reviews analyses of activities, costs, operations, and forecast data to determine department(s) progress toward stated goals and objectives.
• Confers with chief administrative officer and other administrative personnel to review achievements and discuss required changes in goals or objectives resulting from current status and conditions.
• May serve as member of management committees or special studies.
• Plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates activities of one or more directors, managers and committees, in a large complex division of the organization.
• Studies and analyzes departmental needs of directors for basis of program development.
• Participates in formulating and administering campus policies and developing long-range goals and objectives.
• Directs selection and training of staff and volunteer workers.
• Assigns work and evaluates performance of directors and managers; recommends indicated actions.
• Interprets departmental program and services to individuals or groups in community.
• Assists directors through individual and group conferences in analysis of specific programs, understanding of program development, and increasing use of individual skills.
• Directs and coordinates activities of department(s) for which responsibility is delegated to further attainment of goals and objectives.

Step 2: Review Application Process

Step 3: Complete Application

To start the survey and finish it later:

• click "Save and Continue Later" in the top right corner (button is visible after page 2)
• use the link in the email from Zoho to access your application again

Step 4: Submit Application

Step 5: Check your email inbox for a confirmation of submission.

NOTE: Your complete application package will be sent to the University System Office. Late or incomplete applications will be disqualified.

Applications are due on July 12, 2024 at 11:59 pm. You will receive a notification on the status of your application the week of July 29, 2024.