Duties Responsibilities: As the chief executive officer of the BTAA, the president works closely with the provosts of the Big Ten universities, who serve as the Board of Directors, along with member university leadership and the Big Ten Conference, to advance the Alliance’s mission, goals, and priorities. In this role, the president also engages with national leaders, including the Big Ten’s presidents/chancellors, to advocate for the interests of their universities and advance issues of importance to higher education. Building on the BTAA’s long history of success and strong legacy, the president helps shape the strategic direction of the Alliance, regularly evaluating its portfolio of programs and investments to ensure they remain aligned with member priorities and responsive to a rapidly evolving higher education landscape. In a complex landscape for higher education, the Big Ten is especially well-positioned to exert influence and impact on a national stage through collaboration and shared planning and programming. The president leverages the Big Ten’s collective strength by helping member institutions identify opportunities for collective action, build consensus around shared priorities, and translate those priorities into initiatives that advance academic excellence and create value across the Alliance. The president provides overall leadership for the organization and its staff. Overseeing a team that includes three vice presidents and a director, the president sets organizational direction, aligns resources with strategic goals, and fosters a collaborative, high-performing culture. The president is responsible for recruiting, developing, and mentoring the team while empowering staff to perform core functions and serve members and stakeholder groups with a high level of professionalism and responsiveness. The president is accountable for the overall effectiveness and sustainability of the Alliance, stewarding its resources, operations, programs, and financial health to ensure they are aligned with member needs and strategic objectives. The president manages a complex network of relationships and serves as an ambassador for the Alliance, communicating its value to internal and external audiences. In a highly collaborative and member-driven environment, the president must exercise sound judgment and diplomacy to balance the diverse perspectives and issues of member institutions with the identification of shared priorities and objectives where the Alliance can build capacity across the consortium.