State of Colorado
Job Announcement: CSU Pueblo University President.
State of Colorado, Pueblo, Colorado, United States, 81004
Job Overview
CSU Pueblo seeks a skilled administrator with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to serve as the chief administrative officer of the University. The president has general authority and responsibility for the strategic leadership and management of the institution and its resources, within the direction of the Colorado State University System Board of Governors and under the supervision of the CSU System Chancellor. The Board of Governors is nine-member Board appointed by the Governor of Colorado and confirmed by the State Senate. The CSU System mission is to support, enhance, and protect the unique missions of the CSU System institutions and encourage collaboration that benefits all students and Colorado. The CSU campuses include CSU Pueblo, the flagship CSU campus in Fort Collins, the fully online CSU Global, and the non-degree-granting CSU Spur public experiential campus in Denver. CSU Pueblo seeks an accomplished leader who understands the unique role and value of a regional comprehensive university and will engage, collaborate and inspire faculty, staff, students, alumni, and the surrounding community to achieve a shared vision of excellence.
Responsibilities Responsibilities are implied by the role of the president as chief administrative officer and include strategic leadership and management of the University and its resources, within the CSU System. The appointed leader should engage, collaborate and inspire the campus and surrounding community to achieve a shared vision of excellence.
Salary Salary Range : $290,000 - $310,000
Qualifications
An earned doctorate or other appropriate terminal degree. (The search committee may, at its sole discretion, consider exceptional candidates with strong leadership backgrounds who do not possess a terminal academic degree.)
Demonstrated success as a senior leader in a collaborative work environment, including building and leading high-level teams toward successful outcomes and operational efficiencies.
Outstanding communication skills.
Fiscal acumen with demonstrated success in navigating among shifting financial landscapes, aligning University budgets and strategic priorities, and fundraising.
Commitment to and understanding of the mission and responsibilities of an historically federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution.
A reputation for honesty, integrity, authenticity, and transparency as a basis for strengthening public trust and engaging the entire campus and local community in an atmosphere of collegiality and respect.
Ability to understand, prioritize, and embrace the rich culture and diverse community of Southern Colorado.
Preferred Qualifications
Understanding of and commitment to shared governance.
Strong commitment to CSU Pueblo’s mission of access and student success, as well as demonstrated success in working with diverse communities and populations. Experience with Hispanic Serving and Minority Serving Institutions is a plus.
Deep understanding of the needs and culture of Southern Colorado and the role that public higher education plays in the region, including economic development.
Ability to foster, grow, and sustain strong internal and external relationships for the advancement of the University, its students, and faculty. Demonstrated history of building community relationships and securing external revenue from individuals, corporations, foundations and government.
Ability to work collaboratively and productively as part of the CSU System, including work with the other system presidents, the Chancellor, and Board of Governors.
The commitment, entrepreneurial skills, and ability to foster growth of the academic enterprise, ensuring its quality and competitiveness, as well as its contribution to economic development.
Commitment to recognize, develop, recruit and retain talented faculty and staff.
Understanding of the dynamics, current landscape, and most urgent challenges facing higher education generally and regional comprehensive institutions, specifically.
An appreciation for the unique mission, programs, and role of CSU Pueblo in Colorado and in the national higher education landscape.
Supplemental Information
This is a job announcement. This posting will not accept applications. The Search Advisory Committee invites letters of nomination and applications (letter of interest plus resume/CV detailing education and employment history). These should be submitted to CSUPuebloPresidentialSearch@colostate.edu by October 13, 2025, for full consideration. References may be requested as needed. Review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the appointment is made. This will be a confidential search in accordance with Colorado law, as has increasingly become the norm in higher education, to attract the most qualified candidates.
Additional Information
The Colorado State University System does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability.
About Colorado State University Pueblo — CSU Pueblo is a regionally focused comprehensive university with an enrollment of more than 3,500 students. It is historically designated as Hispanic Serving and emphasizes diversity, access, and student success. It offers 34 undergraduate degrees, 13 graduate degrees, and 13 preprofessional programs, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1 and an average class size of 16.
CSU Pueblo is a national leader in net-zero energy performance, with a solar farm, and has multiple accredited programs and external funding initiatives. It competes in NCAA Division II and offers 20 varsity sports.
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Education and Training
Industries
Government Administration
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Responsibilities Responsibilities are implied by the role of the president as chief administrative officer and include strategic leadership and management of the University and its resources, within the CSU System. The appointed leader should engage, collaborate and inspire the campus and surrounding community to achieve a shared vision of excellence.
Salary Salary Range : $290,000 - $310,000
Qualifications
An earned doctorate or other appropriate terminal degree. (The search committee may, at its sole discretion, consider exceptional candidates with strong leadership backgrounds who do not possess a terminal academic degree.)
Demonstrated success as a senior leader in a collaborative work environment, including building and leading high-level teams toward successful outcomes and operational efficiencies.
Outstanding communication skills.
Fiscal acumen with demonstrated success in navigating among shifting financial landscapes, aligning University budgets and strategic priorities, and fundraising.
Commitment to and understanding of the mission and responsibilities of an historically federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution.
A reputation for honesty, integrity, authenticity, and transparency as a basis for strengthening public trust and engaging the entire campus and local community in an atmosphere of collegiality and respect.
Ability to understand, prioritize, and embrace the rich culture and diverse community of Southern Colorado.
Preferred Qualifications
Understanding of and commitment to shared governance.
Strong commitment to CSU Pueblo’s mission of access and student success, as well as demonstrated success in working with diverse communities and populations. Experience with Hispanic Serving and Minority Serving Institutions is a plus.
Deep understanding of the needs and culture of Southern Colorado and the role that public higher education plays in the region, including economic development.
Ability to foster, grow, and sustain strong internal and external relationships for the advancement of the University, its students, and faculty. Demonstrated history of building community relationships and securing external revenue from individuals, corporations, foundations and government.
Ability to work collaboratively and productively as part of the CSU System, including work with the other system presidents, the Chancellor, and Board of Governors.
The commitment, entrepreneurial skills, and ability to foster growth of the academic enterprise, ensuring its quality and competitiveness, as well as its contribution to economic development.
Commitment to recognize, develop, recruit and retain talented faculty and staff.
Understanding of the dynamics, current landscape, and most urgent challenges facing higher education generally and regional comprehensive institutions, specifically.
An appreciation for the unique mission, programs, and role of CSU Pueblo in Colorado and in the national higher education landscape.
Supplemental Information
This is a job announcement. This posting will not accept applications. The Search Advisory Committee invites letters of nomination and applications (letter of interest plus resume/CV detailing education and employment history). These should be submitted to CSUPuebloPresidentialSearch@colostate.edu by October 13, 2025, for full consideration. References may be requested as needed. Review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the appointment is made. This will be a confidential search in accordance with Colorado law, as has increasingly become the norm in higher education, to attract the most qualified candidates.
Additional Information
The Colorado State University System does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability.
About Colorado State University Pueblo — CSU Pueblo is a regionally focused comprehensive university with an enrollment of more than 3,500 students. It is historically designated as Hispanic Serving and emphasizes diversity, access, and student success. It offers 34 undergraduate degrees, 13 graduate degrees, and 13 preprofessional programs, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1 and an average class size of 16.
CSU Pueblo is a national leader in net-zero energy performance, with a solar farm, and has multiple accredited programs and external funding initiatives. It competes in NCAA Division II and offers 20 varsity sports.
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Education and Training
Industries
Government Administration
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