Vacature omschrijving
The position
As Rector of the UA you provide leadership with a vision and oversee the management of the university. You are responsible for formulating organizational strategies, shaping policies and fostering a culture of academic excellence. Your duties will encompass financial oversight, daily operational management and the promotion of scholarly activities. You will promote and maintain relationships with (inter)national educational institutions, the business community, the government and social organizations promoting the academic programs and research activities. You are a member of the daily board of the University and you report to the Board of Trustees.
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You have a PhD degree with at least 5 years of leadership experience preferably within higher education or research institutions. You have ample experience working successfully with budgets and long-term financial plans. You are an innovator, strategic thinker and you combine a strategic perspective with a hands-on mentality. You have proven change management skills and experience in leading a transformation. You are a team player, result-oriented and a decision maker. You have a collaborative and consensus-building leadership style that embraces transparency and fosters teamwork. You are diplomatic with a high level of integrity. Candidates should demonstrate an inclination for understanding cultural context of Aruba and the ability to engage with a diverse spectrum of stakeholders. You have excellent communications skills, both written and verbally in English. Strong communication skills in Dutch are preferred.
Arbeidsvoorwaarden
The University of Aruba offers a challenging position in a dynamic and ambitious organization.
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The University of Aruba (UA) is a modern university offering higher education, research, and social services to Aruba and the surrounding regions. Embedded in the Aruban society, the UA is a model in cultural diversity that represents the make-up of the Aruban culture itself, with students from the Caribbean, European, Latin, Asian, and American family backgrounds. The current four Faculties and the various University Centers strive to contribute to academic discussion, participate in the sustainable development of Aruba, and promote critical open-minded thinking. Providing these services is a critical part of UA’s mission to give back to the Aruban community.
Like the student population, the teaching staff at the UA is made up of a diverse body of dedicated scholars from Aruba and abroad. Working closely together, this team of local and international scholars fosters the academic growth of the almost 700 students attending the UA. Additionally, to promote both faculty and student development, the UA offers a number of critical administrative, facilities, and individual services which are provided by a friendly and supportive UA staff.
The UA traces its roots back to 1988 when the start of the Faculty of Law (FdR) marked the beginning of the UA’s academic growth. In 1993, the Faculty for Accounting, Finance, and Marketing (FEF) started which is now the largest faculty of the UA, followed by the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management Studies (FHTMS) in 2005. The UA’s most recent addition is the Faculty of Arts and Science (FAS) which began in 2009. In the coming years, the UA hopes to continue its expansion by offering cutting-edge degree programs to both local and international students.