The ideal candidate will have the following professional and personal qualities, skills, and characteristics: Extraordinary commitment to a deeply student-centered leadership approach, with the ability to translate student voice into strategy and action; Comfort engaging with highly motivated, vocal, and engaged students who expect transparency, responsiveness, and partnership; Demonstrated ability to lead through change, inspire innovation, and move teams beyond established practices; Strategic mindset paired with a willingness to be hands-on and operational when needed; Exceptional collaboration and relationship-building skills, with success navigating complex, matrixed organizations; Ability to inspire, develop, and bring staff along through periods of evolution and cultural shift; Strong critical thinking skills and the capacity to assess systems and reimagine approaches to better serve students; Experience with crisis management and serving as a trusted thought partner in high-stakes situations; Demonstrated commitment to supporting and advocating for students and colleagues from diverse identities and backgrounds; Experience supervising and developing staff, managing resources, and advancing organizational effectiveness; Experience engaging with graduate and/or professional student populations is highly desirable; A background in student affairs is helpful but not required; candidates who bring adjacent or complementary experiences and a willingness to challenge traditional models are encouraged; Minimum 10 years of administrative experience in higher education or a related complex organization, with progressively responsible leadership roles; and . Founded in 1764, Brown is a leading Ivy League research university, home to world-renowned faculty and also an innovative educational institution where the curiosity, creativity, and intellectual joy of students drive academic excellence.