Nominations and Applications The Presidential Search Committee will begin the review of applications immediately and continue work until an appointment is made. Only completed applications received by Friday, August 28, 2026, are assured full consideration. Applicants should submit materials electronically and include: A letter of interest based on the Leadership Profile, addressing specifically elements in sections labeled – President’s Areas of Operational Responsibility and Leadership Profile of the Next President – and describing the candidate’s relevant experience in light of the University of Illinois System’s expectations for the President; A current curriculum vitae, and The names, email addresses and telephone number(s) of five references. (Please specify your professional relationship with each.) References will not be contacted without prior authorization from the candidate and only during the latter stages of the search. The University of Illinois System is being assisted by AGB Search. All application materials should be submitted in PDF format through the AGB Search portal using this link: University of Illinois University System - President. This is a 100% full-time administrative professional position. The budgeted salary range for this position is $950,000 to $1,500,000. Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints. This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, a retirement plan, paid time off, and tuition benefits for employees and dependents. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. Nominations and expressions of interest will be treated in confidence. Please direct any questions, as well as nominations or expressions of interest to Jeanne Melloni at UofIllinoisSystemPresident@agbsearch.com. All applicants and candidates’ names will remain confidential. The selected candidate will be announced publicly at the conclusion of the search process. Those who wish to make a nomination confidentially may submit such nominations anonymously using this online form.