Nick Wortman Named Assistant Vice Chancellor of Human Resources at Southern Illinois University
Nick Wortman, who has more than 10 years of experience in higher education human resources, will become Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s assistant vice chancellor of...
Nick Wortman, who has more than 10 years of experience in higher education human resources, will become Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s assistant vice chancellor of human resources, effective June 12. In his new role as the chief people strategist, Wortman will develop strategies and goals for HR and optimize systems to better support the university’s strategic priorities, improve service and communication, and ensure organizational commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, among other responsibilities. He will lead a team of about 26 professionals who serve SIU’s 3,600 employees.
“What sold me on this job was all of the talented and dedicated people I met who clearly love SIU and Carbondale — everyone was beyond warm and welcoming,” Wortman said. “I’m humbled and privileged to lead such a strong and talented team of individuals in HR.
“I am extremely excited to be working with Vice Chancellor Susan Simmers and Chancellor Austin Lane. They are both people-focused, visionary leaders and are already accomplishing so much work toward the realization of SIU’s strategic plan, Imagine 2030.”
Wortman comes to SIU Carbondale from Ohio University in Athens, where he has served various roles in human resources since 2012, the most recent as senior director. He holds a bachelor’s degree and an M.B.A., both from Ohio University.
WittKieffer’s Amy Crutchfield, Sarah Palmer, and Sarah Seavey led this search.
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