The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Vice Provost, Institutional Effectiveness & Academic Planning

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a Vice Provost for Institutional Effectiveness & Academic Planning (IEAP) to provide senior leadership at a critical point in the University’s continued evolution as a leading public research institution and academic medical center. Reporting to the Provost and Senior Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, the Vice Provost for IEAP will play a central role in shaping how data, analytics, and academic planning inform institutional priorities, resource allocation, and long-term strategy.

Since its founding just over fifty years ago, UAB has achieved extraordinary distinction in research, education, clinical care, and public service. The University’s rapid ascent has been marked by sustained growth, national recognition, and a culture of innovation that spans disciplines and missions. As UAB looks ahead, it is intentionally strengthening the ways in which institutional data and analytics support academic quality, student success, and strategic decision-making across an increasingly complex enterprise.

Oregon Institute of Technology

Director, Construction Management

Oregon Institute of Technology (Oregon Tech), the state’s only public polytechnic university, invites nominations and applications for the position of Director, Construction Management within the College of Engineering, Technology and Management (ETM). This role represents a rare opportunity to build and shape a new academic program from the ground up - at a moment when industry demand, institutional commitment, and community investment are uniquely aligned. 

Oregon Tech’s Bachelor of Science in Construction Management launched in Fall 2025 in direct response to regional and statewide workforce needs across both public and private construction sectors, including heavy and general construction. Developed in close partnership with industry leaders, the program reflects Oregon Tech’s polytechnic mission: hands-on, applied education that prepares graduates to contribute immediately and lead responsibly in complex, real-world environments. Distinct from construction programs housed within engineering colleges, Oregon Tech’s Construction Management program is intentionally grounded in management and leadership - preparing graduates for supervisory and project leadership roles across the construction sector.

Oregon Institute of Technology

Department Chair, Business Management

Oregon Institute of Technology (Oregon Tech), the state’s only public polytechnic university, invites nominations and applications for the position of Department Chair, Business Management within the College of Engineering, Technology and Management (ETM). This role offers a compelling opportunity to lead a high-impact academic department at a moment of strategic possibility and institutional evolution. 

Oregon Tech is nationally recognized for its applied, hands-on approach to education - preparing graduates who are not only career-ready but positioned to lead within their professions. The Business Management Department sits at the intersection of business, technology, and innovation, making it central to the university’s mission and future growth.

Oregon Institute of Technology

Dean, Health, Arts & Sciences

Oregon Institute of Technology (“Oregon Tech”), the state’s public polytechnic university and a national leader in applied, hands-on education, invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the College of Health, Arts & Sciences (HAS) - an opportunity to lead a college that stands at the center of Oregon Tech’s mission to improve the human condition through knowledge, innovation, and service.

The College of Health, Arts & Sciences - Oregon Tech’s largest and most comprehensive academic unit - advances the university’s impact in health, science, and human service education through an extraordinary range of programs and partnerships. With more than 1,600 students and over 100 full-time faculty located across the Klamath Falls, Portland-Metro, and Salem campuses, HAS prepares graduates who strengthen Oregon’s communities through both expertise and empathy. Its faculty are known for their collaborative spirit, applied research, and devotion to student success - educators who embody Oregon Tech’s distinctive polytechnic ethos and commitment to real-world transformation.

Oregon Institute of Technology

Department Chair, Applied Computing & Geomatics

Oregon Institute of Technology (Oregon Tech), the state’s only public polytechnic university, invites nominations and applications for the position of Department Chair, Applied Computing & Geomatics within the College of Engineering, Technology and Management (ETM). This is an exciting opportunity for an academic leader to guide a department at the forefront of Oregon Tech’s mission – advancing applied learning, research, and workforce innovation across information technology, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and geospatial science.

As Oregon’s Polytechnic University, Oregon Tech prepares graduates to lead where knowledge meets practice. The College of Engineering, Technology and Management – its largest continues to expand its reach and reputation through growing enrollment, new interdisciplinary programs, and national recognition for academic quality and applied research.

Austin College Announced 17th New President After National Search

SHERMAN, TEXAS – Austin College has announced the successful completion of the search for their 17th President. Chair of the Austin College Board of Trustees Scott Austin ’83 has announced that the College’s next President will be Dr. Rebecca Cantor.

Dr. Cantor is currently Provost and Chief Academic Officer at Spring Hill College, a private liberal arts institution in Mobile, Alabama, a role she has held since 2022. Prior experience includes positions as Assistant Provost and Writing Program Administrator at Azusa Pacific University and Chair of the Liberal Arts at Savannah College of Art and Design. As a tenured professor of English, she has taught over 70 courses and published two books of poetry.

UAB Human Resources announces new leadership in Benefits & Wellbeing

Lisa Meddock will join UAB Human Resources as assistant vice president for Benefits and Wellbeing, effective Jan. 12, 2026. The role oversees the Benefits, Employee Assistance & Counseling Center (EACC) and Employee Wellness teams.

Meddock has more than 15 years of leadership experience, during which time she has gained a deep understanding of the design and management of benefits and wellbeing strategies for healthcare, academic and corporate environments.

Oregon Institute of Technology

Department Chair, Computer Systems Engineering Technology

Oregon Institute of Technology (Oregon Tech), the state’s only public polytechnic university, invites nominations and applications for the position of Department Chair, Computer Systems Engineering Technology (CSET) within the College of Engineering, Technology and Management (ETM). This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a cornerstone department at the intersection of technology, innovation, and applied learning.

As Oregon’s Polytechnic University, Oregon Tech prepares graduates who excel where theory meets practice. The College of Engineering, Technology and Management embodies that mission through hands-on, industry-integrated education. ETM serves more than 1,400 students across campuses in Klamath Falls and Portland-Metro, achieving a 96% placement rate and one of the university’s highest retention levels. The College continues to grow in enrollment, research, and partnerships, expanding opportunities for applied discovery across the Pacific Northwest.

Austin College

President

Austin College, a distinguished liberal arts institution with a 176-year legacy of academic excellence and student-centered education, invites nominations and applications for the position of President. Located in Sherman, Texas, in the rapidly expanding region of North Texas, Austin College offers a unique leadership opportunity for an experienced, visionary, and mission-driven executive to build on its strong foundation and guide the college into its next era of achievement and relevance. 

At Austin College, intellectual rigor meets ethical purpose. Long recognized as one of Loren Pope’s Colleges That Change Lives, the college is committed to educating students for lives of leadership, service, and impact – preparing them for a world that demands both critical inquiry and adaptive skillsets. The Austin College experience is deeply personal: an 11:1 student-faculty ratio, vibrant mentorship, a diverse and globally aware student body, and a culture of belonging that is authentic and lived across campus.

Kevyn E. Merten, PhD to join UAB as Senior Associate Vice President for Research Operations

After an extensive national search, the University of Alabama at Birmingham has named Dr. Kevyn E. Merten as the Senior Associate Vice President for Research Operations, effective January 14, 2025. 

Dr. Merten will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Office of Research (OoR). This role includes managing business operations, compliance, facilities, communications, human resources, and procurement. Reporting to the Vice President for Research (VPR), he will collaborate with the university’s leadership to implement UAB’s strategic research vision. Additionally, Dr. Merten will play a pivotal role in driving the “Growth with Purpose” initiative, leveraging his expertise in change management, process improvement, and infrastructure development.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Senior Associate Vice President, Research Operations

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), a Carnegie Foundation-ranked R1 research institution with an academic medical center, invites referrals, nominations, and applications for the newly created role of Senior Associate Vice President for Research Operations (SAVP RO) to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Office of Research (OoR). This role includes managing business operations, compliance, facilities, communications, finance, human resources, and procurement.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Assistant Vice President, Benefits & Wellbeing

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) welcomes inquiries, nominations, and applications for the role of Assistant Vice President, Benefits & Wellbeing (AVPB&W).

The University of Alabama at Birmingham, a beacon of education, research, and medical excellence, not only operates at the forefront of academic innovation but also stands as the state's largest employer and is hailed as a Best College to Work For, a Best-In-State Large Employer, and was selected by Forbes’ as America’s Number 1 Best Large Employer…

Hedberg to join UAB as Associate Vice President for Research and Executive Director of Sponsored Programs

After an extensive national search, UAB has named Virginia M. Hedberg as the Associate Vice President for Research and Executive Director of Sponsored Programs, effective Jan. 15, 2024.

Hedberg will be responsible for leading the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) as partner to UAB’s faculty and staff in their efforts to secure and fulfill extramural support and conduct cutting-edge research and scholarship…

Houston Community College Announces New Executive Director of Facilities Services and Real Estate

Houston Community College (HCC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Fernando Tezaguic as the new Executive Director of Facilities Services and Real Estate (ED FSRE), effective August 16, 2023. Tezaguic brings a wealth of experience and expertise to HCC, having previously served as the System Facilities Director at Baptist Health in Montgomery, AL, where he managed over a million square feet of clinical space, oversaw a $15 million annual budget, and led various strategic initiatives aimed at facility expansion, compliance, and operational efficiency.

With a career spanning over two decades in facilities management, contract management, real estate management, and compliance, Tezaguic is well-equipped to take on the challenges of his new role at one of the country's largest institutions of higher education…

Metropolitan Community College Kansas City (MCCKC) Announces Matt Wilkinson as Associate Vice Chancellor, Information Technology

In a strategic move to bolster its technological infrastructure and innovation, Metropolitan Community College Kansas City (MCCKC) has announced the appointment of Matthew Wilkinson as the new Associate Vice Chancellor of information Technology, starting August 1, 2023. This key position marks a pivotal step in MCCKC's commitment to advancing its IT capabilities in support of its 10-year strategic plan.

Wilkinson brings to the role a wealth of experience and a proven track record in IT Service Management/Delivery, Infrastructure & InfoSec Management, and IT Project Management.

Houston Community College Welcomes Jacob Atkin as Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance & Accounting

Houston Community College (HCC) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Jacob Atkin as the new Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance & Accounting (AVCFA), effective July 3, 2023. With over 20 years of dedicated experience in financial and business operations management, Atkin brings a wealth of expertise and a proven track record of strategic leadership to his new role.

Atkin joins HCC from Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, where he served as the Associate Vice President for Finance, overseeing various aspects of financial operations and contributing significantly to sustainable growth and development…

Montco Names Longtime Human Resources Exec Catherine Creel Halen as Chief HR Officer

The Montgomery County Commissioners have hired Catherine (Katie) Halen, an executive with 25 years of human resources experience in the healthcare industry, as the county’s new Chief Human Resources Officer.

Halen had spent most of her career with Delaware-based Beebe Healthcare, an organization with 3,000 employees — similar to the Montgomery County government’s workforce size — leaving there as senior vice president, chief human resources officer…

Knighten selected Executive Director of Talent Performance & Relations

Harvey Knighten, a UAB alumnus with more than 20 years of human resources experience, will become the new Human Resources Executive Director of Talent Performance & Relations, effective August 14, 2023.

Prior to joining the HR team at UAB, Knighten served in HR leadership roles at Hibbett Retail, Inc…

Houston Community College

Executive Director of Facilities Services & Real Estate

Houston Community College (HCC) welcomes inquiries, nominations, and applications for a strategic construction, real estate, and facilities leader and project manager to serve as the multi-campus institution’s Executive Director of Facilities Services and Real Estate (ED FSRE).

Reporting to the Chief Facilities Officer, the ED FSRE is a collaborative expert who is a member of the College Strategic Assembly (Executive Leadership Team)…

Houston Community College

Associate Vice Chancellor, Finance & Accounting

Houston Community College (HCC) welcomes inquiries, nominations, and applications for an experienced senior administrator with an entrepreneurial mindset and a successful record of strategic leadership and management accomplishments to serve as the multi-campus institution’s Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Accounting (AVCFA)…

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Executive Director of Talent Performance & Relations

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) welcomes inquiries, nominations, and applications for a strategic leader with well-honed human resources policy expertise, and a commitment to customer-focused excellence in order to successfully serve as the institution’s Executive Director of Talent Performance & Relations.

Operating within the Department of Human Resources and reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Executive Director of Talent Performance & Relations (EDTP&R) provides strategic guidance to the institution’s leadership related to talent relations policy…

Metropolitan Community College Kansas City

Associate Vice Chancellor of Information Technology

Metropolitan Community College, in Kansas City, Missouri (MCCKC) welcomes inquiries, nominations, and applications for a strategic, visionary, information technology (IT) expert who is a proven leader and administrator to serve as the institution’s Associate Vice Chancellor of Information Technology (AVC IT).

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Effectiveness, Research & Technology and Chief Information Officer (CIO), the AVC IT provides strategic leadership…

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Associate Vice President for Research and Executive Director of Sponsored Programs

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) welcomes inquiries, nominations, and applications for a visionary and proven leader and administrator to serve as the institution’s Associate Vice President for Research and Executive Director of Sponsored Programs.

Operating within the Office of Research, the Associate Vice President for Research and Executive Director of Sponsored Programs (AVPR and ED SP) is responsible for leading all sponsored research activities in support of the research mission of the University…

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Chief Human Resources Officer

The County of Montgomery, Pennsylvania welcomes nominations, inquiries, and applications as they seek a visionary, innovative, and strategic leader with well-honed Human Resources (HR) expertise, and commitment to customer-focused excellence in order to successfully serve as the organization’s Chief Human Resources Officer.

The Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) is a member of Montgomery County’s (Montco) executive leadership team, reports to the Chief Operating Officer, leads a team of 12 human resources specialists…

Stone named executive director of UAB Environmental Health & Safety

The University of Alabama at Birmingham welcomes Lee Stone as the executive director of UAB Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) following a national search. He will join UAB March 1.

“We are excited to welcome Lee to UAB, where his experience and knowledge will serve him and our campus well,” said Greg Parsons, associate vice president and chief facilities officer…

The University of Alabama at Birmingham names new University Ombudsperson

Horvath to be next UAB Ombuds

Michelle Horvath, J.D., a certified mediator, has been selected as the next university ombuds.

The UAB Ombuds Office is a neutral resource available to all university faculty, staff, and mentored graduate and postdoctoral students to discuss workplace issues…

Goddard College names new Provost & Chief Academic Officer

Goddard College names Noah Coburn, Ph.D. as new Provost

Goddard College is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Noah Coburn as the college’s new Provost. He will begin as Provost on January 9, 2023 following completion of a residency at Leuphana University of Lüneburg, where he is currently a Fulbright Fellow…

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

University Ombudsperson

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) welcomes inquiries, nominations, and applications for an experienced leader whose background demonstrates a commitment to UAB’s values of Integrity, Respect, Diversity and Inclusiveness, Collaboration, Excellence and Achievement, Stewardship, and Accountability to serve as…

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Executive Director-Environmental Health & Safety

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) welcomes inquiries, nominations, and applications for an experienced and dynamic leader to serve as the Executive Director of the Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) team.

The University seeks an experienced leader of its Health and Safety programs…

UAB names new Chief of Police and AVP of Public Safety

Daryl Green named Chief of UAB Police and AVP of Public Safety

The University of Alabama at Birmingham welcomes Daryl Green, Ph.D., as the associate vice president of Public Safety and chief of UAB Police following a national search. Green will begin his new role Aug. 1 following the retirement of Chief Anthony Purcell, who has served as the UAB Police chief…

Texas Tech College of Architecture Names New Dean

Flueckiger to be next Dean

Upe Flueckiger was named dean of Texas Tech University's College of Architecture, the university announced today (June 7). He will begin his new role July 1, 2022. 

LeadExec and the firm's Founder & CEO, Lisa J. Marks, partnered with Texas Tech University on this national search.

Flueckiger has served as the college's interim dean for the past year and was one of four candidates considered for the position…

Goddard College

Provost & Chief Academic Officer

The Opportunity Goddard College welcomes nominations, inquiries, and applications as they seek an accomplished and collaborative academic leader with an understanding of and commitment to progressive, democratic, and dialogic liberal arts education, to serve as its next Provost & Chief Academic Officer.

Carlow University Names New Dean for College of Health and Wellness

Dr. Rhonda Maneval, Vice Dean and Professor for the College of Health Professions and the Lienhard School of Nursing at Pace University, Begins July 1

PITTSBURGH – Carlow University Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Sibdas Ghosh, announced on Tuesday, April 19, the appointment of Rhonda E. Maneval, DEd, as dean of the College of Health and Wellness. She will begin her new role on July 1…

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Associate Vice President for Public Safety & Chief of Police

The University of Alabama at Birmingham welcomes inquiries, nominations, and applications for an experienced, dynamic, and entrepreneurial law enforcement leader to serve as its next Associate Vice President of Public Safety & Chief of Police. The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is searching…