Vice Chancellor Global Affairs

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Please Note: Acumen is assisting the University of Colorado Boulder in this search. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be submitted directly to  and received on or before 5:00 PM MT on Friday, January 16, 2026. This announcement is also available at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). where nominations and all inquiries are welcome. Applications will not be reviewed on the CU Boulder job site.

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The University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) seeks a visionary, collaborative, and globally experienced leader to serve as its inaugural Vice Chancellor for Global Affairs (VCGA). This senior executive will lead the new CU Boulder Office of Global Affairs, which will bring together international partnerships, global programs, international student and scholar services, and campus-wide global initiatives under one umbrella. Reporting to the Senior Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives, the VCGA will serve as CU Boulder’s Senior International Officer, responsible for articulating and executing a cohesive global strategy that advances the university’s academic, research, and service missions;

champions a pervasive global culture across campus; strengthens international enrollment and global partnerships; and supports internationally mobile students and scholars. The VCGA will help CU Boulder meet challenges and opportunities while building on the campus’s extraordinary strengths in research, teaching, innovation, and public service.

CU Boulder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The University of Colorado was established in 1876. The flagship university within the University of Colorado system and one of only 38 public research institutions in the Association of American Universities (AAU), CU Boulder serves more than 38,000 undergraduate and graduate students and employs a workforce of more than 8,000 faculty and staff members. The university offers more than 90 degree programs and 4,000 academic courses, and in fiscal year 2025 was awarded over $760 million in sponsored research funding.

CU Boulder’s institutional priorities in carrying out this mission are to foster the success of all students, faculty, and staff; scale research and creative work excellence; achieve global leadership in sustainability impact; and align our resources and infrastructure to our mission.

Responsibilities

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

The VCGA will lead the development of CU Boulder’s first comprehensive global strategic plan, coordinating efforts across academic and administrative units. Key responsibilities include strengthening international student enrollment, expanding global mobility and study‑abroad opportunities, supporting globally engaged research, and developing strategic international partnerships. The VCGA will also serve as global risk management and emergency response liaison. The role requires working collaboratively with campus leadership, faculty, staff, and external partners to ensure that global engagement aligns with the university’s mission and strategic priorities.

The VCGA will represent CU Boulder in global forums and foster international visibility through marketing, advancement, and alumni engagement activities.

Units that will directly report to the VCGA under the Office of Global Affairs umbrella are:

• Education Abroad
• Global Engagement Office
• International English Center
• International Student and Scholar Services

What You Should Know

The University of Colorado Boulder’s campus has implemented a reference check program with respect to final candidates for tenured faculty appointments; while tenure is not a requirement for this position, it is a possibility, and this program would apply in…