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President Search

Position Number: 6080991
Location: Long Beach, CA
Position Type: Presidents and Chancellors

President Search
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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

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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.