Executive Searches

The University of Massachusetts Amherst often looks for talented, innovative leaders to join its ranks. Executive opportunities in active recruitment are posted here.

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Engagement and Leadership

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs & Campus Life (SACL), the AVC is responsible for overseeing a range of programs, services, and agencies focused on enhancing the student experience, increasing leadership development opportunities, and supporting overall campus engagement. Specifically, the AVC oversees Sorority and Fraternity Life, Leadership Development, and Student Organizational Development and Management (including Student Activities, Student Governance, Student Operations and Facilities, and Student Media and events). The SEL Collaborative supports more than 380 student organizations, undergraduate and graduate student governance, student-run businesses, agencies that support student programs, the Student Union, student-run media, and student leadership development and training. The AVC supervises five direct reports and a total of 20 staff. The AVC is a key member of the SACL leadership team.

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Chief Information Security Officer

The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at UMass Amherst is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing the University's information security and assurance. This position involves developing and implementing a comprehensive strategy and privacy program to protect the University's information assets. The CISO ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and aligns security measures with the University’s risk posture, balancing various drivers and constraints while maintaining objectivity.

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Vice Provost for Enrollment Management

The University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass Amherst), the land-grant, flagship university of the University of Massachusetts System, seeks an experienced and exceptional enrollment leader to serve as its next vice provost for enrollment management.

In close partnership with Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Fouad Abd-ElKhalick, the new vice provost will build upon the university's remarkable trajectory to distinguish itself as one of the world's preeminent public universities. The new vice provost will champion a university strategic plan that has strong enrollment implications, thinking expansively about and acting collaboratively on UMass Amherst's exciting enrollment opportunities.

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