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President / Chief Officer of University College Dublin

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President / Chief Officer of University College Dublin
University College Dublin, the largest and most culturally diverse university in Ireland, is seeking to appoint a new President.   The Governing Authority of the University invites applications for the post of President/Chief Officer, from an exceptional person who has:
  • an internationally recognised academic research record
  • extensive teaching experience at university level
  • a proven track record of leadership in a university or in a public service organisation
The President, who will be a person of the highest integrity, should:    
  •  inspire the University's academic and executive leaders and the university community so that UCD meets the highest international standards for teaching, innovation and research
  • represent UCD nationally and internationally with skill and ability
  •  understand and value the diversity of academic disciplines within UCD and have the ability to advance and cultivate each unique discipline
The President will be able to:
  • advocate convincingly for UCD in a complex and competitive national and international environment
  • harness the enthusiasm, energy and skills of all members of the UCD community to contribute to the realisation of a shared mission
  • articulate an ambitious vision informed by a profound and broad understanding of the role and responsibility of a university in the modern world
  • recognise the importance of the student experience and wish to be involved in student-led activities
  • build on the achievements of UCD to maximise its distinctive contribution to society at home and abroad and attract the necessary resources to enable UCD realise its stated mission
The Search Committee wishes to draw attention to the fact that the closing date for this position has been extended to allow for detailed clarification of the retirement ages applicable to various categories of potential appointee, including those affected by the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012, which came into force on 1 January 2013, after the date of the original advertisement, but before the original closing date. See www.ucd.ie/presidentchiefofficer2014/further-particulars-of-the-post/  
Applicants should forward a detailed curriculum vitae, which must be accompanied by a vision statement of his/her view of the post of President of UCD, to ucd.application@ie.pwc.com or Secretary of the Search Committee, c/o Ms Ellen Roche, PwC, One Spencer Dock, North Wall Quay, Dublin 1  
Confidential Telephone: + 353 1 7926703
Confidential email: ucd.application@ie.pwc.com
The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday April 5th 2013
Website with further details: http://www.ucd.ie/presidentchiefofficer2014/

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