Job Summary

Superintendent for Cal Poly Maritime Academy (CPMA) serves as the administrative leader and chief academic officer and is responsible for all aspects of academy operations. CPMA is the academic unit responsible for the administration of merchant mariner license-track programs, training vessels, the Corps of Cadets, port facility, and other associated programs and entities.  The position has a dual reporting structure to the Vice President & CEO of Cal Poly, Solano Campus for campus and operational matters, and to the Provost & Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs for academic matters.  The Superintendent is delegated by the university president to be the commander of the academy and has, subject to the regulations of the California State University Board of Trustees, the direct control, supervision, and management of the academy, and any other powers and duties provided by regulations of the CSU Trustees.

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

• Demonstrated career experience requiring a high level of diplomacy and professionalism.
• 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.

Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum five years of higher education leadership experience, senior commissioned officer experience in the naval or maritime service, or high-level experience in the maritime industry or a related field required.
• PhD or other terminal degree combined with significant, executive-level experience in the maritime industry, military, or government desired.
• Experience in higher education is preferred, but not required.

Licenses, Certificates, Credentials:

• U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential is highly desired.

Salary and Benefits

The anticipated hiring range for this role is $200,000. 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).