Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Cal Poly President, the Vice President and Chief Executive Officer for Cal Poly, Solano Campus serves on the President’s Cabinet and is the administrative leader and chief executive officer for Cal Poly, Solano Campus. Responsible for all aspects of the campus, the VP and CEO provides strategic vision, leadership, and management for all campus operations and initiatives. In partnership with the Provost & Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs, the VP & CEO supervises the Cal Poly Maritime Academy Superintendent and has oversight on the operational aspects of the Cal Poly Maritime Academy. The VP & CEO drives long-term strategic planning, university development, enrollment, and ensures compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations, Cal Poly and California State University policy, and adheres to collective bargaining agreements. The incumbent advocates for the campus and serves in a key role with local, state and federal government officials.

The position will be located at Cal Poly - Solano Campus in Vallejo, California.

Department Summary

Cal Poly, Solano Campus is part of the California State University system and home to Cal Poly Maritime Academy. Situated on 92-acres, the scenic waterfront campus houses the only degree-granting maritime academy on the West Coast. Cal Poly, Solano Campus leads in Learn by Doing and combines classroom learning with hands-on applied technology, leadership development, and global awareness offering multiple academic programs. The training ship Golden Bear is a key part of the campus experience. Programs and study-abroad opportunities provide students international business, logistics, maritime policy, economic security, renewable energy, and other disciplines with a first-hand exposure to those practices in locations around the world.

Key Qualifications

• Ability to use tact and diplomacy to effectively handle a broad range of high level and sensitive interpersonal situations with diverse personalities, and to respond appropriately to conflicts and problems.
• Strong leadership skills with an emphasis on collaboration, inclusivity, and integrity with the ability to promote an inclusive, equitable, and supportive environment for all students, faculty and staff.
• Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in and outside the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds.
• Strategic problem-solving and decision-making abilities, especially in high-pressure situations.
• Financial acumen and ability to manage complex budgets and resources responsibility.

Education and Experience

• Doctoral degree or comparable terminal degree.
• Experience leading and managing a large, complex organization in a challenging financial environment.
• Successful leadership experience in higher education administration.

Salary and Benefits

The anticipated hiring range for this role is $280,000-$290,000. Note that the offer is calculated based on the background and relevant years of experience of the individual selected.

Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information. 

Cal Poly

Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly’s hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world. For more information, visit calpoly.edu.

Diversity Statement

At Cal Poly, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.

Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. Cal Poly is an equal opportunity employer. 

Supplemental Information

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive.

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

This position may be "Designated" under California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This would require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within 6 months of assuming office and every 2 years thereafter.

Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is not a sponsoring agency for staff positions (i.e. H-1B visas).