San Francisco, California
Golden Gate University (GGU), an independent, private, non-profit institution of higher learning for over 120 years, has begun the search for its eighth President and invites nominations and applications from persons who will provide exceptional and distinguished leadership.
About GGU
The fourth oldest institution of its kind in California, GGU prepares individuals to lead and serve by providing high-quality, practice-based educational graduate programs in law, taxation, business, and accounting. GGU’s undergraduate programs are structured for adult students who have some college credits but have not yet completed their degree. In each of its educational programs, GGU provides an innovative and challenging learning environment that embraces professional ethics and diversity.
Located in the heart of the Bay Area, near the center of Downtown San Francisco, the campus has San Francisco’s legal, and financial districts on one side and the growing “Artificial Intelligence” and “South of Market” corporate corridor on the other.
With the city as an extended campus, San Francisco’s incredible diversity and rich blend of cultures from around the world prepare students for today’s global market. The campus is surrounded by easy access to public transportation, giving students multiple commuting options and access to explore this exciting city and its beautiful surrounding region.
The Bay Area’s nine counties encompass more than 7,100 square miles of major cities, rugged coastline, bay shoreline, forests, mountains, and open space, including a 76,500 acre national recreation area—a dramatic setting to live, work, and learn.
Qualifications
The president of Golden Gate University is responsible for all areas of operations on the San Francisco campus and programs around the world. The president appoints, supports and evaluates members of the university’s executive team while overseeing finance/budgeting, marketing, public relations, admissions and enrollment, university advancement, facilities and maintenance, investments, and instruction. The president reports to the board of trustees, which is committed to a strong working relationship with the administration. The board includes alumni, business leaders, civic leaders and prominent community members.
The next president will embrace the University’s mission and values and be a dynamic, inspiring and collaborative leader and one who possess an astute understanding of the challenges facing private institutions today. The president will be an accomplished executive leader who models a strong work-ethic, engages others with humility, transparency and integrity and is respected visionary. More specifically, Golden Gate University’s next president will be: a mission-driven leader; a strategic thinker, planner and visionary; a strong business leader with organizational skills and operational experience; a collaborative leader; a transparent and effective communicator; a proven fundraiser; and a student-focused educator. The board has established a salary range of $450,000 - $550,000 for the opportunity to lead Golden Gate University as its president.
A complete position profile with instructions for application may be found above. For more information, please visit: GGU.edu
The Presidential Search Committee will begin a review of applications immediately and continue work until an appointment is made. To assure full consideration, applications should include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and five professional references with e-mail addresses and telephone numbers. References will not be contacted without prior authorization from the applicant. Applications should be sent through the AGB Search application portal (bit.ly/4mStJtj). Please direct nominations and inquiries to ggupresident@agbsearch.com.
The search is being assisted by:
Jamie Ferrare, Ph.D. Consultant, james.ferrare@agbsearch.com, 202-285-6105
Shannon McCambridge, J.D., LL.M Consultant, AGB Search, shannon.mccambridge@agbsearch.com, 206-310-7560
Elizabeth Alvarado, Research Associate - elizabeth.alvarado@agbsearch.com