• Strong budgeting and financial acumen and the ability to use data to drive decisions • Record of developing meaningful partnerships within local and regional community • Appreciation and respect for the important role of unions and the ability to develop a positive and collaborative working relationship with their representatives • Capacity to serve as passionate advocate of mission, people, and programs • Proven record in fundraising, advancement activities, alumni relations, and a capacity for cultivating a broad range of institutional supporters • Appreciation for and the desire and ability to support the powerful and important role that athletics play in building and strengthening the culture and identity of Kutztown University • The ability to build and empower a strong leadership team, to delegate effectively, to foster collaboration and shared purpose, and to make fair, sometimes difficult and timely decisions • An open, transparent, and positive communication and leadership style • Ability to successfully foster innovation that generates new revenue sources • A demonstrated commitment to strengthening diversity and championing access within the culture of an institution or organization • Experience and capacity to work effectively with governing and advisory boards, system leadership, state legislators, fellow system presidents, union representatives, and other stakeholders of a dynamic public institution • Candidate should have demonstrated experience working with diverse communities including but not limited to, experience working with college, young, and adult-age populations, individuals of various racial/ethnic, religious backgrounds, abilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities. • Demonstrated experience in successfully managing difficult and crisis situations. With respect to personal qualities, the ideal candidate will possess the following: • Integrity • Visionary and imaginative leadership • Enthusiasm, persistence, and high energy • Entrepreneurial drive • Appreciation for principles of shared governance • Willingness to listen, value, and consider differing views • Commitment to academic freedom and the full exchange of ideas • Passion for learning about and caring for students, staff, and faculty • A commitment to KU’s mission and values • Embraces the positive impact of diverse ideas and the importance of inclusive community discourse • Enjoyment of interaction with diverse members of the university community, including students, staff, faculty, alumni, families, and friends 19
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