Qualifications and Attributes - Pages 5

ȓ Excellent communication skills, written and spoken, with ability to practice an open-door, open-mind style of engagement;

ȓ A demonstrated student-centered approach with an emphasis on relationship building, seeking opportunities to actively engage a diverse student body via multiple communication and learning platforms;

ȓ Deep and demonstrated respect for faculty, staff, and all Emporia State University stakeholders’ contributions;

ȓ Clear recognition and execution of shared governance practices, consensus building, talent development, and recruitment and retention of diverse talent;

ȓ Ability to interact effectively with diverse constituencies, including the state legislature, K-12 leadership, and business/industry partners;

ȓ A willingness to engage with the city of Emporia and

Lyon County leadership to recruit diverse students and faculty as well as to capitalize on strategic collaborative partnerships; ȓ Knowledge of fiscal management, healthy leverage of existing resources and generation of new funding, and fundraising that enhances revenue diversification;

ȓ Capability to initiate fact-based discussions of the cost of educating students in the various disciplines and ways that resources may be reallocated to the benefit of the university as a whole;

ȓ Understand and embrace the Kansas Board of Regents’

“Building a Future” and its second pillar focusing on advantages higher education can provide to Kansas businesses;

ȓ Appreciation for and ability to engage an active alumni and foundation association;

Personal Characteristics

ȓ The ability to earn and retain the respect of faculty engaged in high-level teaching, service and research;

ȓ A genuine affinity for the academic process and an appreciation of the work of teachers and scholars;

ȓ Commitment to faculty and student diversity and inclusion as a means of achieving institutional excellence;

ȓ The highest ethical and moral standards, both professionally and personally;

ȓ Perseverance, a strong work ethic and the drive to build a legacy of success;

ȓ A keen intellect as evidenced by educational attainment, scholarly achievements and a genuine sense of curiosity;

ȓ The eagerness and stamina to serve 24/7 as an institutional advocate and spokesperson.