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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 ranks as the fifth most-applied-to university in the
country. With more than 400,000 alumni, CSULB is an economic
powerhouse for the state of California and the nation. CSULB’s
alumni’s impact in the state is $8.23 billion, while the
university’s economic impact on California is $1.88 billion.
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.
In 2022, CSULB was designated R2 status by the Carnegie
Classification of Institutions of Higher Education in recognition
of the university’s evolution from a master’s-level comprehensive
institution to one that conducts applied research with
undergraduates and awards doctorates. CSULB has also been
recognized as one of “Best Colleges in America” with five out of
five stars (Money.com, 2024) and listed among the top 50 national
universities (Washington Monthly, 2024). As of 2024, CSULB is the
second most-applied-to university in the California State
University system (2024). CSULB also sponsors 19 intercollegiate
athletic teams and has won nine Division 1 national titles.
CSULB is one of only a handful of universities designated by the
federal government as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an
Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving
Institution. The university has also been awarded the Seal of
Excelencia certification for its commitment to addressing
educational inequities and to removing barriers to degree
completion.
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. The president will embrace the institution’s R2
status.
CSULB’s next President will be a community-oriented leader who will
foster collaborative and effective relationships with students,
faculty, staff, alumni, donors, business and community partners,
legislative leaders, and other campus stakeholders. In doing so,
the President will actively and authentically engage with campus
colleagues and the community to support the educational mission of
the University and spearhead its efforts in setting an ambitious
trajectory for the future.
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.
To view the full Leadership Profile and list of Qualities and
Characteristics, please visit: https://www.spaexec.com/pd/CSULBPres.pdf.
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
SP&A Executive Search
6512 Painter Avenue
Whittier, CA 90601
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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