Profile UM Supervisory Board chairperson
The Supervisory board of Maastricht University
- consists of five members, including the chairperson
- is appointed by and accountable to the Minister of Education, Culture and Science
- supervises the university’s general course of affairs, the policy pursued by the Executive Board and the performance of the Executive Board
- serves as a sounding board for and advisor to the Executive Board
- monitors the quality assurance system.
Vacancy
The position of chairperson of the Supervisory Board will become vacant on December 1, 2017, when the final term of the current chairperson ends. The profile reflects the desired development of the university and the strategy as laid down in the Strategic Programme
2017 – 2021. The composition of the Supervisory Board should reflect diversity in various ways and complementarity in terms of individual member profiles.
Profile of the Supervisory Board
The Supervisory Board:
- ensures demonstrable affinity with the work and activities of the university in general, and the university’s objectives in particular
- represents a broad social spectrum and has access to a functional network
- ensures that its members operate from a position of independence and critical scrutiny with respect to each other and the Executive Board
- is able to fulfil its role as advisor and sounding board to the Executive Board; and
- guarantees effective supervision of the university and its Executive Board.
Each member of the Supervisory Board:
- subscribes to the university's objectives
- has an affinity with the work and activities of the university
- has a solid track record in organizational governance
- maintains a healthy balance between engagement and independence
- has the attitude required to advise and challenge
- is able to act as a sounding board for the Executive Board
- is a team player
- is of impeccable character and behaviour
- understands the requirements imposed on the university to safeguard its quality, effectiveness and continuity
- has sufficient time to fulfil his or her duties within the Supervisory Board.
For the chairperson vacancy as from December 1, 2017, candidates will be considered who comply with the above and more in particular the following:
- proven track record as wise administrator/governor of a complex organization with public exposure
- knowledge and understanding of an international university, and an affinity with the academic world in broad sense
- experience as chair in complex organizations
- brave and inspiring team leader
- analytical and critical, solution-oriented
- fluent in English and Dutch
- demonstrable contribution to diversity in experience, gender, age and background
- independent vis-a-vis colleagues in the Supervisory Board, Executive Board and third parties
- professionally active, nevertheless with enough time and energy for this role
- antenna for inter-personal dynamics
- substantial relevant national and international network
- loyal, balanced, dedicated, human approach, interested in all stakeholders
The deadline for applications is 15 October 2017
Please send your nominations by email to Tiny Simon, secretary of the Appointment Advisory Committee