Vice President and Chief Executive Officer, Cal Poly, Solano & Superintendent for Cal Poly Maritime Academy

Vice President and Chief Executive Officer
California Polytechnic State University, Solano Campus

Superintendent
Cal Poly Maritime Academy

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly), one of the nation's top public universities, seeks an experienced Vice President and Chief Executive Officer (VP/CEO) for the Cal Poly, Solano Campus in Vallejo, California, along with an accomplished Superintendent for Cal Poly Maritime Academy.

The California State University (CSU) Board of Trustees took an exciting step on November 21, 2024, voting to approve the CSU Chancellor’s recommendation to integrate Cal Poly and California State University Maritime Academy. The 92-acre maritime campus in Vallejo, in Solano County, California, will be known as “Cal Poly, Solano Campus” and will house the “Cal Poly Maritime Academy.” Integration will result in one university (Cal Poly) under one president, President Jeffrey D. Armstrong. After July 2025, the new VP/CEO will lead the Solano campus while the new Superintendent will be appointed to lead the Cal Poly Maritime Academy. The VP/CEO will report to the president of Cal Poly and serve on the president’s leadership cabinet. The Superintendent will report to the Vice President / CEO of the Cal Poly, Solano Campus for campus and operational matters and to the Provost and EVP for Academic Affairs of Cal Poly for academic matters. Integration will result in a single administrative structure and one budget.

Serving on the President’s Cabinet, the VP/CEO will provide strategic vision, leadership, and management for all operations and initiatives at the Cal Poly, Solano Campus. This senior leadership position plays a critical and highly collaborative role within Cal Poly’s executive structure. The role is pivotal in aligning Cal Poly, Solano Campus priorities with the overarching vision and goals of Cal Poly, fostering an environment of academic excellence, and promoting student success and institutional growth. The Superintendent will serve as the administrative and academic leader of Cal Poly Maritime Academy. The Cal Poly Maritime Academy is the academic unit responsible for the administration of the merchant mariner license-track programs, the training vessels, the Corps of Cadets, the port facility, and other associated programs and entities.

Inquiries, Full-Length Position Description, and Applications
Cal Poly has retained the services of Dr. Josh Ward, Senior Client Partner at the executive search firm Korn Ferry, to conduct both leadership searches. For inquiries, to request a copy of the full-length position descriptions, or to submit application materials, please contact Dr. Ward at the e-mail address below. Applicants should submit an up-to-date and detailed curriculum vitae and a letter of interest (not to exceed 3 pages) describing why you are interested in the specific role, why your professional experience would lead to your success, and why now is a good time for you to consider this opportunity. For priority consideration, please submit all application materials by February 18, 2025. The two documents should be sent as separate PDFs directly to Dr. Ward at [email protected]

Cal Poly's commitment to diversity and inclusion informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. Cal Poly is an equal opportunity employer. More information can be found online at https://crco.calpoly.edu/Notice_of_Non-Discrimination. Cal Poly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with the successful candidate’s background and experience. The anticipated annual salary range that Cal Poly reasonably expects to pay for the VP/CEO position is $280,000-$290,000 and $200,000 for the Superintendent position. Cal Poly will consider a wide range of factors that are typically considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Final salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.