University of Windsor
Call for External Board Member Nominations

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The Board Governance Committee of the University of Windsor’s Board of Governors invites nominations and self-nominations of individuals external to the University who might be considered for membership on the Board of Governors. These voluntary positions offer the potential for meaningful engagement with a diverse and complex University of Windsor community.  The Board of Governors strives to ensure a broad cross-representation of appropriate skills, experience, and perspectives. 

The Board Governance Committee reviews submissions and makes recommendations to the Board of Governors for appointments. The nomination process is held in strict confidence. As a result, it is important to note that the Committee does not disclose the status of nominations at any time.   

This position profile sets out the core requirements, values and personal attributes required to serve as a member on the Board of Governors, as well as the competencies and experience for which the Board of Governors is currently recruiting in light of upcoming vacancy. 

CORE REQUIREMENTS

• Strategic thinking. 
• Critical thinking.
• Demonstrated individual accountability (influence, leadership, collaboration, judgment).
• Commitment to the mission of the University and its Strategic Plan, with personal values aligned with the values of the University of Windsor.
• Desire to serve, willingness and ability to commit the time and effort required to carry out duties as a member of the Board of Governors.
• Equity, Diversity and Inclusion oriented; ability and commitment to employ EDI lens to decisions; active participant in building relationships and commitment to a community where everyone feels accepted, valued, and respected.
• Ability and commitment to employ a lens of Indigeneity and decolonization to decisions. The Board recognizes that Indigenous Peoples are distinct peoples with constitutional and inherent rights to land and territory as well as historic and current treaty relationships.
• Understand and respect fiduciary duty; as a fiduciary, the Board member’s sole responsibility is to the financial and operational well-being of the University.
• Encourage, foster and participate in fundraising and friend-raising. 
• Maintain confidentiality requirements and declare any and all perceived or actual conflicts of interest.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Courage, respect, and integrity.
• Teamwork orientation.
• Ability to contribute to the Board’s effective and appropriate working relationship with administration.
• Energy and drive.
• Engagement and enthusiasm for overseeing the fulfilment of the University’s mission and strategic priorities.

COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCE

Contributing to the collective board experience and in light of upcoming vacancies over the next year, the ideal candidate will possess a high level of knowledge and expertise in finance and investment (as defined below), gained through experience dealing with issues and challenges facing a complex institution (or an equivalent capacity) and/or through community leadership and engagement:

Finance and investments: Understanding of financial operational management of a complex not-for-profit institution, including resource allocation, institutional investment oversight, pensions, and reporting; reading and interpreting financial statements and financial performance indicators.

The ideal candidate will have significant strength in investment management, strategies, policies, and procedures.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY, INCLUSION, AND INDIGENIZATION AND DECOLONIZATION (EDI-ID)

The University of Windsor is committed to EDI-ID in its policies, practices, programs, and teaching, learning and work environments. In keeping with this commitment, the Board Governance Committee welcomes applications from candidates from all gender identities, racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, sexual orientations, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage with diverse communities.

Nominations of qualified individuals who would contribute to further diversification of our University community are encouraged and welcomed. Individuals are encouraged to self-identify as members of a designated group, should they wish to do so, in their application submission. A diverse Board of Governors is needed to support, oversee and drive a strategic and system-wide approach to EDI-ID.

The Board of Governors’ overriding consideration in identifying and confirming individuals to serve as Board members is merit, experience, and ability to serve in relation to the governance needs of the University, as assessed against the identified competencies/skills set required of the Board, as whole, and the required Board member attributes. All candidates must possess the qualifications, experience, and commitment required to govern an institution of the size, complexity, and reputation of the University of Windsor and should reflect the diversity of the communities served by the University.  

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR

Mission

To empower positive change through regionally and globally engaged inquiry, learning, scholarship, creative activity, and research.

Vision

As a locally engaged, globally connected institution, the University of Windsor will enable people to transform their circumstances. As partners, leaders, and learners, we will engage in impactful research, relevant teaching, creative endeavours, and inclusive relationship building to foster positive change.

SUBMISSION OF NOMINATIONS

Submissions in response to this call, which should include the applicant’s resume and a cover letter, are to be submitted to bog@uwindsor.ca by Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Submissions should also include the completed self-identification form. If you do not wish to self-identify, please check Box #6 on the form. 

Nominations of those who may be suitable for future appointment to the Board of Governors are welcome at any time and, normally, will be kept on file for at least two years from the date of submission.

The University of Windsor sits on the Traditional Territory of the Three Fires Confederacy of First Nations, which includes the Ojibwa, the Odawa, and the Potawatomi.