As the task of operating an institution has grown increasingly complex, so have the jobs of some key, but sometimes overlooked, players. Some of these roles are in the C-suite while others appear elsewhere on the organizational chart. Regardless of the job title, these positions have found themselves at the table making decisions with top leaders or managing front-line risks.
This
Chronicle report, "
Today's Mission Critical Campus Jobs," has identified 12 roles of growing importance to the strategic success and overall health of the contemporary institution of higher ed because it takes more than a president to run a campus. Explore how these positions have traditionally functioned, why they've recently grown more essential, and how they're continuing to evolve to help their campuses meet the challenges of the future.
