Palo Alto University (PAU) President

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1 March 2015 Pal Alt University (PAU) Pal Alt University seeks an ambitius and charismatic academic entrepreneur t: elevate the institutin s undergraduate and graduate schl ranking, academic quality, admissins and financial strength recruit and retain exceptinal faculty, and build n an already strng reputatin fr research, student achievement and cmmunity service. Reprting t the Bard f Trustees, the functins as the University s chief executive fficer and is charged with direct respnsibility fr all prgrams, administratin and revenue, alng with versight f its faculty and leaders f Pal Alt University s varius supprt functins. The will directly versee all budgets, all recruitment and retentin, as well as all standards, plicies and prcedures assciated with varius departments. Additinally, the will represent the University as an ambassadr t internal and external cnstituencies. Pal Alt University perates under a shared gvernance mdel. The will ensure that this mdel cntinues t be emplyed. The s verarching pririty will be t cntinually and measurably elevate the stature and ranking f the University s undergraduate and graduate prgrams, drive student enrllment, and financially strengthen PAU as it pursues its missin. PALO ALTO UNIVERSITY IN BRIEF Pal Alt University (PAU) is a private, nn-prfit university ffering students undergraduate and graduate degrees in psychlgy and cunseling. Funded in 1975 as the Pacific Graduate Schl f Psychlgy and first accredited in 1986 by the Western Assciatin f Schls and Clleges (WASC), Pal Alt University tk its current name in 2009 and has adpted the missin f Engaging Minds, Imprving Lives. In keeping with that missin, the schl seeks t cultivate innvative leaders wh advance knwledge thrugh research excellence, and wh use the skills acquired at Pal Alt University t help make ur wrld a better place. T that end, PAU maintains several reginal, natinal and internatinal prgrams and cllabratins. These include cllabrative partnerships with Stanfrd Schl f Medicine, the Department f Veterans Affairs, Pal Alt Medical Center and ther mental health care rganizatins, several Bay Area cmmunity clleges, and The Grnwski Center, a Universityrun rganizatin that delivers lw-cst mental health services t peple f limited means while als prviding valuable, supervised training t PAU graduate students; spnsrship f several academic centers devted t child mental health, evidence-based care fr LGBTQQ clients and Spanish-speaking clients, excellence in diversity and cmmunity care, and internet-based glbal healthcare; lcal clinical practicum training in China and Latin America fr students wh participate in nline PAU M.A. in Cunseling r Cunseling Psychlgy prgrams; and new prgrams t assist gencide survivrs in Rwanda.

2 Pal Alt University March 2015 With plans t expand its academic fferings, Pal Alt University s accredited prgrams currently include: Degree Type Bachelr f Science Bachelr f Science Bachelr f Science Master f Arts Master f Science Master f Arts Dctr f Philsphy Dctr f Psychlgy Prgram Name Business Psychlgy Psychlgy & Scial Actin Psychlgy f Entrepreneurship (Pending WASC apprval) Cunseling Psychlgy Psychlgy (Ph.D. Preparatin) Cunseling Clinical Psychlgy PGSP-Stanfrd Psy.D. Cnsrtium With physical facilities lcated in Pal Alt, Ls Alts and the greater Bay Area f Califrnia, PAU has 120 faculty and staff currently serving 799 graduate and 209 undergraduate students, and ver the next five years has plans t expand primarily in the undergraduate arena. The FY14-15 budget is $26 millin, with 97% funded thrugh tuitin and 1%-2% funded thrugh grants and cntributins. Pal Alt University has n debt and a small endwment. BASIC FUNCTION The s verarching pririty will be t cntinually and measurably elevate the stature f the University s undergraduate and graduate prgrams, drive student enrllment, and financially strengthen PAU as it pursues its missin. The will shape and versee all plicies and prcedures related t these matters, and will recruit, retain, manage and cultivate a capable team f administratrs and faculty wh are dedicated t the educatinal missin f Pal Alt University. The will wrk t strengthen PAU s reputatin, faculty, prgrams, research and services. This psitin is specifically crafted fr an ambitius leader wh will engage the best creative effrts f the university cmmunity t attain even higher levels f academic achievement and recgnitin. The is als respnsible fr accreditatin and fr the University s relatinships with the varius evaluatin and rating rganizatins, partners and influencers that are critical t PAU s success. Within the University there is strng supprt fr higher academic achievement. As an advcate and strategist fr academic excellence, the will engage the best thinking f the faculty in the planning required t evlve the University s academic prfile. In cllabratin with ther members f the senir management team and the faculty, the will shape and implement prgrams that create and supprt the infrastructure necessary fr faculty, researchers, schlars and students t advance knwledge and imprve the human cnditin. The will explre bth traditinal and new appraches t advancing and sharing knwledge recgnized fr its merit by academic, gvernment, nn-prfit, business and ther leaders frm acrss varius fields. The will encurage and facilitate the best pssible teaching envirnment, and a learning experience that students embrace. An imprtant part f the s respnsibility 2

3 Pal Alt University March 2015 is t prvide fr, and learn frm, the nging evaluatin f the teaching/learning experience frm the perspectives f bth faculty and students. Pal Alt University is strngly cmmitted t preparing students fr the jb market and t assisting them t achieve prfessinal success, while encuraging them t cntribute t the cmmn gd. The will ensure that all academic and ther prgrams fr students are shaped with these bjectives in mind, prviding bth practical jb skills training and placement services while als cvering such matters as prfessinal ethics and the bligatins f respnsible citizens. The will manage the verall budget fr all academic and nn-academic functins f the University. The will review hw the varius investments in infrastructure, physical assets, research and teaching advance the university s missin, and ensure that limited resurces are wisely managed. Engaging the talents f the Bard and Faculty, the will serve as an articulate and persuasive spkespersn fr PAU and its academic departments and persnnel. The will represent the University and its cnstituent prgrams t a brad range f internal and external cnstituencies, including ther universities and clleges, current and prspective faculty, students, parents and alumni, partner institutins, and members f a brad lcal, natinal and internatinal cmmunity. In particular, the will cultivate strng and supprtive relatinships internally and externally, and a desire amng academic leaders, researchers, faculty and funders t be clsely cnnected with PAU, leveraging web-based articulatin f its academic prgramming, research and accmplishments. The will serve as chief revenue fficer and fundraiser f the University, and will shape bth earned and cntributed revenue prgrams that strengthen PAU financially, minimize debt, build an endwment, fund capital prjects, and prvide the financial resurces needed fr expansin. MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Pal Alt University has strategic initiatives designed t meet grwth bjectives and future pprtunities t cnstantly update its missin. T that end, the will be respnsible fr the fllwing: Leadership and Strategy Initiate and implement an inclusive strategic planning prcess, in cllabratin with faculty, staff, students and trustees, t ensure that grwth bjectives and future pprtunities are aligned with the missin; create measurements fr success and pprtunities fr recalibratin. Prvide leadership, which embdies the values that the University uphlds. Financial Management Oversee and manage the business and financial affairs f the University, including preparatin f the annual budget and managing peratins t ensure the cntinued financial viability and health f the institutin. Execute the annual budget in accrdance with the strategic plan. 3

4 Pal Alt University March 2015 Revenue Academic Affairs Student Affairs Maximize earned incme (tuitin, research grants and fees) with a strng and balanced cmmitment t the cntinued financial strength f the University, a cmmitment t serving lw-incme students, and research and educatinal excellence. Maximize cntributed revenue thrugh majr gifts frm individuals (including planned giving), business and crprate cntributins, lcal and natinal fundatins, cntributins assciated with events, endwment and restricted giving campaigns, direct mail and web-based giving. Drive and guide the University s effrts t develp and implement activities t identify, slicit, invlve and retain dnrs thrugh apprpriate stewardship, alumni and ther lyalty prgrams. Oversee the academic affairs f the University t ensure that the prgrams ffered and resurces emplyed are fulfilling the missin f the institutin and that they remain viable accrding t academic needs f the student ppulatin, develping needs f the field and accreditatin bdies (reginal WASC and APA prgrams). Prmte the free exchange f ideas in all areas f the University. Ensure cnsistent and respnsive delivery f high-quality prgrams/services in three areas: teaching, clinical skills and assessment, and research prjects. Ensure that PAU remains respnsive t the develpment and maintenance f student activities, admissins, registratin, recrds, academic prgress, cunseling, husing, placement, financial aid, and ther academic and nnacademic functins. Actively prmte a psitive student culture. Institutinal Effectiveness Direct the nging evaluatin f educatinal prgrams, student services, and University peratins; n the basis f such evaluatins, institute revisins f prgrams and services, with faculty and/r Bard apprval as apprpriate (cntinuus quality imprvement). Ensure cmpliance with current accreditatin standards and gvernmental regulatins. Develp and cmmunicate implementatin plans with specific gals, timeframes and resurce requirements. Establish and cultivate cllabrative partnerships with ther academic institutins, business crpratins, nnprfit rganizatins, federal, state and lcal gvernment agencies, and cmmunity leaders in supprt f the University s missin. Peple Management and General Administratin 4

5 Pal Alt University March 2015 Manage and supervise direct reprts, prviding n-ging supprt and feedback, and frmally evaluating perfrmance at least annually, addressing perfrmance issues in a timely manner. Prvide develpment pprtunities fr faculty and staff. Drive and guide the University faculty and staff tward fulfilling their strategic initiatives. Oversee facilities peratins, auxiliary services, and persnnel administratin Lead a decentralized campus int a unified cmmunity. Representatin f Pal Alt University Gvernance IDEAL EXPERIENCE Set standards that all emplyees f the University represent the institutin in the mst psitive and ethical manner with prspective, frmer, and current students, with lcal, state and federal fficials, with state and natinal prfessinal assciatins, with businesses and rganizatins, and the cmmunity at large. Maintain high visibility and dignity in the cmmunity and beynd. Be respnsible and accuntable fr legal affairs and actins in all areas f the University having t d with the institutin itself r its emplyees acting as agents fr the institutin. Secure the Bard s trust and cnfidence; keep Bard members infrmed f the rganizatin s peratins; prvide timely and cncise financial and fundraising assessments; With the Bard Chair, crdinate the effrts f varius Bard cmmittees and task frces, develp Bard meeting agendas, schedules, retreats, rientatin fr new bard members and ther activities; attend meetings; encurage Bard members invlvement in a range f PAU s activities including fundraising; Develp and recmmend plicies and prcedures as requested by the Bard f Directrs; implement apprved Bard plicies, prgram gals and bjectives; prvide nging cmmunicatin t the Bard n critical matters related t PAU; Assist the Bard in identifying and recruiting new members whse talents, backgrunds, cmmitment, and fundraising abilities are cngruent with PAU s current and future needs. The ideal candidate will have the fllwing range f experience and qualificatins: Previus senir management and leadership respnsibility in an institutin such as a university, cllege, clinic r hspital that is knwn fr innvatin, quality educatin and imprtant research cntributins; strng experience in evlving academic standards and accelerating change that measurably elevates the academic stature f institutins is desired; An understanding f, and deep appreciatin fr, the wrld inhabited by students, university and cllege faculty, scientists, academics, teachers, practitiners and 5

6 Pal Alt University March 2015 researchers; a recrd f achievement that is well-regarded in the field; experience wrking in cllabratin with diverse teams f individuals representing different disciplines, each with its wn fcus, knwledge, analytical prcesses and methdlgies; a demnstrated ability t frge mutually respectful relatinships with fellw schlars; An earned dctrate in an area f academic emphasis fr the University; a schlar wh wuld qualify fr a senir faculty appintment at Pal Alt University; Strng experience in recruiting, develping, retaining and leading a diverse grup f faculty and researchers wh wrk in alignment with the verall missin f a cllege r university; an ability t shape an academic envirnment that attracts tp talent; current r past experience as a faculty member and researcher is imprtant; Deep experience in cnnecting the public t the wrld f intellectual explratin; a track recrd f raising the public prfile f rganizatins r divisins within rganizatins; an ability t bridge the academic fields f the scial sciences, the field f psychlgy, and diverse medical fields; an ability t build bridges between the academic wrld and the wrld as experienced by the public, business peple and gvernment prfessinals; A detailed understanding f academic standards and shared gvernance mdels, and an ability t manage the peratinal and financial aspects f a small university; an understanding f research and educatin prgram revenue and expense mdels wuld be a distinct advantage; The ability t wrk successfully with dnrs, cmmunity leaders, scientists, educatrs, faculty, and bards t incite interest in and strengthen the institutin; measurable and successful results in raising funds and in identifying, cultivating and sliciting dnrs and ther surces f revenue is advantageus; An understanding f the tls required t encurage and manage institutinal develpment, including: develpment f strategic plans, identificatin and implementatin f best practices, implementatin f incentive and reward prgrams, an understanding f the impact that grup and peer feedback has n teamwrk and jb satisfactin; Outstanding ral and written cmmunicatin skills, including the means t address issues in nn-cnfrntatinal and nn-plarizing ways, but nevertheless with determinatin; a track recrd as an effective manager f subject matter experts and academically-minded teams. PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS The successful candidate shuld be: A missin-driven, decisive individual with a belief in the missin f Pal Alt University, and a cmmitment t cntinuus, measurable imprvements t the University s academic prgrams, research, faculty reputatin and student achievement; 6

7 Pal Alt University March 2015 A persn fcused n imprving the verall rating f the academic prgrams f the University as measured by third parties, and in terms f the respect accrded t the University by experts in the field; A gd listener, cmfrtable receiving input frm many surces, and able t analyze and frmulate disparate infrmatin int sund, well-rganized plans; a persn able t garner necessary supprt and reshape ambiguus situatins s that cncrete actin can be taken; a leader that has demnstrated the ability t develp and cnvert new pprtunities int prgrams that strengthen the student experience and advance PAU s research missin. A charismatic cmmunicatr, able t build enthusiasm fr the University amng internal and external cnstituencies; a persn able t advance Pal Alt University s reputatin amng prspective students and the academic cmmunity in the U.S. and abrad; An energetic der with a willingness t wrk hands-n in develping and executing a variety f activities t strengthen the University and supprt the wrk f deans, faculty and ther clleagues while als maintaining an intense fcus n students, advancing research and knwledge, and n diversity and scial justice that are essential cmpnents f the values and missin f Pal Alt University; A leader sensitive t the needs f students and academic prfessinals with different backgrunds, ethnicities, interests and aptitudes; emtinally mature with an infectius sense f missin and gd humr, and a sense f perspective. The current will be retiring frm PAU July 31, 2016 and it is expected that the new will begin n-barding May 2016 and assume respnsibility August 1, Applicatin deadline is September 1, Interviews will begin Octber 2015 with the finalist selected February Fr mre infrmatin r t apply, please cntact: Lisa Grssman lisag@mppenheim.cm Mark Oppenheim mark@mppenheim.cm m/oppenheim Assciates 425 Market Street, Suite 1020 San Francisc, CA