About the Program
The Chancellor’s Associate Program, established in 2026, is designed to provide focused leadership around key university priorities to provide professional growth opportunities for faculty and staff while building internal leadership capacity.
Structure
- Associateships are available to full-time academic professional staff, exempt civil service staff and faculty.
- An initial appointment is made through an open application and selection process facilitated by the chancellor and chief of staff.
- Each associate’s term is for 12 months with option for up to three one-year, renewable reappointments; a reappointment (no reapplication) is contingent on satisfactory performance and mutual interest, up to a maximum of three consecutive years.
- The Associate remains in their current position and is compensated via stipend at the same frequency (monthly/biweekly) that they currently are paid.
- Supervisor approval is required. A written workload agreement will be established among the associate, home supervisor and associate sponsor. Goals and deliverables will be set by the chancellor and chief of staff and clearly communicated to the associate.
- The reporting line for Associate work is the Chancellor’s Chief of Staff and/or Director of Strategic Initiatives and Engagement.
- An operational budget will be determined annually with the chancellor and chief of staff. The Associate is encouraged to leverage existing resources to limit the expenses required to meet the goals of the associateship.
Available Associate Roles
Chancellor’s Associate for Professional Development — applications due Sept. 11.
Chancellor’s Associate for Institutional AI Strategy — applications due Sept. 11.
Application Process
By the application date, submit to kgurs2@uis.edu an updated resume and a one-page letter of interest outlining your reasons for applying for the position, applicable qualifications and vision for the role.
