As we look toward another new and exciting year of growth and achievements at Augusta University, I wanted to take an opportunity to provide our campus community with an update on the ongoing searches for some of our most crucial executive positions.
Please know that I am committed to a transparent and fair hiring process and have challenged each of the Search Committees to present me with a slate of candidates who they believe are the best fit for our values, mission and culture. With their thoughtful recommendations, I will choose the people I am confident will continue propelling Augusta University forward.
In an effort to keep you all informed, please find below a list of the members of each Search Committee and the proposed timelines for filling these important positions.
Office of the President
Health Sciences Campus
(706)721-2301
Augusta University (AU), a comprehensive research university and Georgia's designated health sciences and medical university invites nominations, inquiries, and applications for a visionary and strategic academic leader with a proven commitment to excellence to serve as its next Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost (Provost). Reporting directly to the President and serving on the President's Executive Cabinet, the Provost serves as the Chief Academic Officer of the university and works collaboratively with the President, Executive Vice Presidents, Vice Presidents, and Deans to further the academic mission with a focus upon faculty and student success.
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Town Halls
Many thanks to the more than 400 faculty, staff, and students who completed the Provost Search Survey that was administered in the fall semester. Those thoughts have been incorporated into the search prospectus that is shared with prospective candidates. Members of our campus community will have the opportunity to provide feedback with Anthem Executive by joining one of the town hall sessions on January 15.
Augusta University (AU) seeks to hire an Executive Vice President for Research and Innovation (EVPRI). Critical to achieving the ambitions of AU, a national search is underway to recruit an individual to serve as their next Executive Vice President for Research and Innovation. Reporting directly to the President of Augusta University, the EVPRI serves as Augusta University's Chief Research Officer. This key executive leader responsible is responsible for shaping and driving the university's overarching research strategy and fostering a culture of innovation. The role involves overseeing the development and implementation of research initiatives, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, securing funding, and enhancing the university's research profile nationally and internationally.
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Augusta University is seeking an Executive Vice President for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement. This position is responsible for the overall leadership of the university's philanthropic, alumni, and foundation endeavors at Augusta University. This person will lead all frontline fundraising staff in securing philanthropic support to meet the current and future needs of Augusta University. The EVP oversees the Augusta University Foundation and collaborates closely with the Medical College of Georgia Foundation in fulfilling their missions.
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