Provost and Senior Vice President

Position Overview

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Bowling Green State University (BGSU) has launched a national search to place its next provost and senior vice president. Partnering with AGB Search, BGSU invites applications and nominations for this critical leadership position.

Founded in 1910 by the state of Ohio, BGSU was established as a teacher training institution, but today, it has grown to a comprehensive, high-research public university with undergraduate and graduate enrollments that total nearly 20,000 students. Located in a true college town, BGSU has a student population that represents all 88 counties of Ohio, all 50 states, and countries across the world. The University has more than 200,000 living alumni who are leaders in business, technology, entertainment, education, scientific research, and healthcare, making positive change in their communities.

In addition to its primary residential campus in Bowling Green, which has more than 5.4 million square feet of teaching and research space, the University has additional Ohio locations in Huron, Sandusky, and Perrysburg and international sites in Salzburg, Austria and Alcalá, Spain. BGSU students can pursue degree programs in-person, online or both.

There is unprecedented momentum at Bowling Green State University. With record enrollments, student success rates, fundraising results, research expenditures and national rankings, the BGSU experience is unlike any other.

A complete Leadership Profile with additional information about BGSU and the responsibilities of the position may be found above.

Nominations and Applications

The application deadline for best consideration is November 22, 2024. The search will continue until an appointment is made.

Candidates are requested to submit the following documents in PDF format:

  • A letter of interest that addresses the leadership opportunities and desired experiences described in the profile;
  • A current curriculum vita or resume; and
  • Five professional references with email addresses and telephone numbers (to be contacted at a later date with the candidate’s approval).

All application materials should be submitted electronically in PDF format through the AGB Search portal system accessible via this link.

Questions regarding the application process should be directed to BGSU-ProvostSVP@agbsearch.com or the AGB Search team.

Nominations and confidential expressions of interest are encouraged and should be directed to:

Laura Woodworth-Ney, Ph.D., Principal
laura.woodworth-ney@agbsearch.com / (208) 589-8896

Sarah Dirksen, Executive Search Consultant
sarah.dirksen@agbsearch.com / (651) 280-8614

Additional information about Bowling Green State University may be found here.

Bowling Green State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email ohr@bgsu.edu.