University of Washington Bothell
Search for the Vice Chancellor for Planning and Administration
Bothell, Washington
The University of Washington Bothell invites applications for a collaborative, visionary, and strategic leader to serve as its next Vice Chancellor for Planning and Administration (VCPA). The VCPA reports to the University’s Chancellor.
The University of Washington (UW) is one of the oldest state-supported higher education institutions on the Pacific coast. In 1990, the Washington State legislature established two new UW regional campuses in the cities of Tacoma and Bothell, south and northeast of Seattle, respectively, to broaden access to higher education for the state’s residents. Located less than 20 miles northeast of downtown Seattle, UW Bothell is one of the most diverse public university campuses in the state and is in the center of the Pacific Northwest’s large, vibrant, and booming high-technology corridor and economic region. The campus is located in a beautiful natural setting and boasts cutting-edge facilities overlooking wetlands and the Cascade Mountains. Its size, its location, its diverse population, and its mission have positioned UW Bothell well for continued educational and regional impact.
Combining the resources of a major public research university with an unparalleled dedication to access and opportunity for its diverse student body, UW Bothell provides a distinctive student experience coupled with deep community ties. The campus currently enrolls around 6,000 students in undergraduate and graduate programs, with 31% of first-year students and 43% of transfer students identifying as first-generation college students. The majority of UW Bothell’s student body (92%) are undergraduates.
Good stewardship has placed the campus in a financially sound position and at the cusp of many exciting developments. In 2024, the campus was ranked the #1 regional institution in Washington by U.S. News & World Report. UW Bothell has recently completed the construction of its Residential Village, simultaneously catalyzing a robust offering of residential life and student engagement programming. This new housing for approximately 1,000 students spans three residence halls and a two-story dining pavilion.
As UW Bothell celebrates its 35th anniversary in 2025, the institution will launch a new strategic planning process in consultation with faculty, staff, and student leadership to lead the campus into a promising next chapter. The incoming VCPA will be integral to this effort, building upon UW Bothell’s unique community and institutional assets and further solidifying its position in the region. In doing so, the VCPA will address the following key opportunities and challenges:
- Collaboratively shape a strategic vision for UW Bothell’s next chapter
- Enhance transparency and ensure strong fiscal and administrative leadership
- Serve as a strong campus advocate and multi-campus university citizen and build successful partnerships within Washington and beyond
- Continue to nurture talented teams and build an inclusive culture
Salary offers will be commensurate with a final candidate’s qualifications and experience. The annual salary range the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $210,000 to $285,000.
UW Bothell has retained Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, to assist in this search. Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. For more details, including the full position profile and to submit inquiries, nominations, referrals, and applications, please see the Isaacson, Miller website for the search: https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/university-washington-bothell/vice-chancellor-planning-and-administration. Electronic submission of materials is required.
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