President

The California State University (CSU) Board of Trustees invites nominations and applications for the position of President of California State University, Long Beach (CSULB). The next President must be an energetic leader and passionate advocate for CSULB and the CSU system.

As an executive leader of the 23-university system, the next President will be expected to collaborate with the other 22 presidents and the Chancellor's Council. They will build upon the University's existing strengths and relationships within Long Beach, the region, and nationally to further its efforts in student success, teaching and scholarly excellence, and community engagement.

California State University, Long Beach

Founded in 1949, California State University, Long Beach is ranked as one of the top institutions in the country and No. 3 among national universities for promoting social mobility. CSULB sits on a 322-acre campus and enrolls more than 41,000 students annually — among the highest in the 23-campus California State University system, the largest system of higher education in the United States.

CSULB offers more than 190 academic programs — bachelor's and master's degrees, professional certifications and four doctoral degrees — across eight colleges : College of the Arts, College of Business, College of Education, College of Engineering, College of Health and Human Services, College of Liberal Arts, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, and College of Professional and Continuing Education.

Position Summary

Appointed by the CSU Board of Trustees and reporting directly to the CSU Chancellor, the President will serve as the University's chief executive officer responsible for setting the vision, strategy, and related institutional goals and objectives. The President will oversee the University's administration and operations and implements the policies and procedures adopted by the CSU system.

The President will focus on achieving the University's core mission to nurture and support students' unique talents, diverse life experiences, and intellect through engaged teaching, learning, scholarship, applied research, and public service that support their overall success, well-being, and the greater good.

Qualities and Characteristics

CSULB seeks a President with exceptional communication and leadership skills coupled with the ability to develop highly effective teams and foster a culture of innovation and collegiality. The next President will exemplify superb oral and written communication skills that address and speak directly to the dynamic context of the 21st century.

The next president will possess a record of success driving a complex and dynamic organization that embraces excellence, community engagement, collaboration and creative problem solving.

Application / Nomination Process

The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications immediately. Applicants must submit a current curriculum vitae and a letter of interest describing relevant experience.

Submission of materials via e-mail is strongly encouraged. Nomination letters should include the name and contact information of the nominee. All nominations and applications will be handled in confidence.

Applications and letters of nomination should be submitted by email to : Alberto Pimentel, Managing Partner; Sal Venegas Jr., Partner; Matthew Herrera, Senior Associate; Email : apsearch@spaexec.com. Refer to code 'CSULB-President' in the subject line.

California State University, Long Beach considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.

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