Vice President for Mission Integration

Job Description

The University of Providence seeks applications and nominations of outstanding candidates for the position of Vice President for Mission Integration. The successful candidate will be a person with strong commitment to furthering the University's distinctive mission as informed by the sponsorship of the Sisters of Providence, excellent leadership and communication skills, experience in internal and external relationship-building, deep personal spirituality, and a pastoral approach.

The University of Providence is a four-year, private, Catholic liberal arts university offering both face to face and online programs, with its main campus located on 44 park-like acres in Great Falls, Montana, within driving distance to Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park. Founded by the Sisters of Providence in 1932, the University is a ministry of Providence Health System and continues to create academic programs to address current and future workforce needs for the healthcare system and industry as well as other needs within the larger region. As an expression of the teaching mission of Jesus Christ, the mission of the University of Providence is to provide students with the opportunity to obtain a liberal education for living and for making a living.

The Vice President for Mission Integration (VPMI) provides leadership and strategic vision in the cultivation of a robust mission-oriented university culture, helping to develop and communicate a shared understanding of the University's mission as informed by the sponsorship of the Sisters of Providence. The VPMI will be a practicing Catholic who possess advanced studies in theology, spirituality, religious studies, or other relevant field and has a demonstrated record of effective leadership in a mission-focused area in higher education, including campus ministry.

The Vice President for Mission Integration reports directly to the President and serves as a member of the President's Council. The VPMI leads the Office of Mission Integration, comprised of two campus ministers, and is responsible for providing strategic guidance for mission integration across the university and stewardship of the University's distinctive identity as a Catholic institution. Working collegially with internal and external stakeholders of the University, the VPMI will strengthen the mission identity, culture, and reputation of the University of Providence.

To ensure full consideration, completed applications are due by March 19, 2024. The search page, which includes the Executive Search Profile and application and nomination links, is located here: https://rhperry.com/providencevpmi/

RH Perry & Associates is assisting the University of Providence with this search. All confidential communications may be directed to our search team: Dr. Jean Scott, Senior Consultant, at 740-525-4790, or Mr. Paul Doeg, President and Chief Operating Officer, at 406-220-2129 or to ProvidenceVPMI@rhperry.com

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