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Vice President of Human Resources Search

Plant Hall

University of Tampa President Teresa Abi-Nader Dahlberg invites nominations and applications for the position of vice president of human resources and chief human resources officer.

Donna Popovich, who has successfully served the University of Tampa for 40 years, most recently as the vice president of human resources, recently announced she will step down from her position after the 2024-2025 academic year.

Executive search firm WittKieffer will lead the national search. The vice president of human resources and chief human resources officer is responsible for the overall leadership, strategic planning, coordination and execution of the UTampa human resources function. The leadership profile is linked below as soon as it's available.

About UTampa

From the gleaming minarets of Plant Hall – Tampa’s signature National Historic Landmark – to the $1.06 billion in new facilities and technology, The University of Tampa’s globally connected campus is the beating heart of a vibrant urban oasis.

Facts and Figures, 2024-2025

  • 11,429 students enrolled for Fall 2024
  • 25 years of record enrollment since 1995
  • Approximately 50% of students from Florida
  • Students from 50 states and most of the world's countries
  • About 1,200 international students
  • A residentially-based campus with 12 residence halls
  • About 2,600 degrees conferred annually