SEP T EMBER 2021
Executive Director, Board of Regents
University of the Pacific C ALIF OR NI A'S FIR S T UNI V ER SI T Y University of the Pacific is a nationally
in California’s state capital is home to the
ranked comprehensive university and
McGeorge School of Law, the new School of
California’s first chartered institution of
Health Sciences and an array of graduate
higher learning. Established in 1851, Pacific
programs while the renowned Dugoni School
has nearly 6,300 students and 10 schools
of Dentistry is based on the downtown
and colleges across three campuses in
San Francisco Campus. Pacific takes pride
northern California. The majority of students
in providing the highly personalized and
and the NCAA Division 1 athletics program
caring educational, social and residential
are based on the Stockton Campus, often
environments of a small college combined
cited as one of the nation’s most beautiful
with the choices and opportunities of a
college campuses. The Sacramento Campus
major comprehensive university.
Top 2%
14:1
In alumni earnings
Student/faculty ratio
(Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce)
#
18
Best Universities in the West (Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education, 2021)
A B OU T PACIFIC
The University has three campuses— in Sacramento, San Francisco and Stockton—placing us in three of the most diverse and dynamic cities in the nation. University of the Pacific was established
rankings designate University of the
graduate and accelerated professional
in 1851 as California's first chartered
Pacific as a Top 100 national university
degree programs: Arthur A. Dugoni
institution of higher learning. It has a
and #18 Best University in the West.
School of Dentistry, College of the
history of firsts including California’s first music conservatory and California’s first university to open its doors to women. The university has three campuses— in Sacramento, San Francisco and Stockton—placing us in three of the most diverse cities in the nation with some of the fastest growing and most dynamic industries in the country. The Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education
University of the Pacific’s mission is to provide a superior, student-centered learning experience integrating liberal arts and professional education and preparing individuals for lasting achievement and responsible leadership in their careers and communities. We strive to accomplish this goal through ten schools, offering undergraduate,
Pacific (natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, fine arts, performing arts), Benerd College (education), Conservatory of Music, Eberhardt School of Business, Graduate School, McGeorge School of Law, School of Engineering and Computer Science, School of Health Sciences, and Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy.
Student Body Profile
873 Sacramento
4,692 Stockton
3,524 Undergraduate 1,645 Professional
1,094 Graduate
698 San Francisco ENROLLMEN T BY C AMP U S
52% Female
48% Male
7.9% 5.4%
0.3% 2.1% 37.10%
20.6%
UND ERGR ADUAT E E T HNICI T Y BR E AK DOW N Native American Asian/Pacific Islander Black/non-Hispanic Hispanic White/non-Hispanic Multi-ethnic International
22.8% GEND ER
23
3.7%
Unknown/Other
AV ER AGE CL AS S SI Z E
14:1
S T UD EN T/ FACULT Y R AT IO
Student Life Pacific students receive personalized education in small class settings, allowing them to form meaningful relationships with professors and engage deeply in their field of study. In addition, students at University of the Pacific enjoy a vibrant campus life, with activities and events for a diversity of interests, including: Student Organizations: more than 150 student-led clubs
Greek Life: 11 social fraternities and sororities, 15
and organizations on the Stockton campus alone, in addition
professional fraternities; Multicultural Greek Council
to professional organizations across our three campuses NCAA Division I Sports: 10 women’s teams and seven men’s teams, competing in the West Coast Conference Arts and Culture: theatre productions in Long Theatre, concerts in Faye Spanos Concert Hall, exhibitions in Reynolds Art Gallery, movies in the Janet Leigh Theatre
Student Government Arts & Entertainment: provides exclusive and fun activities for students such as TigerLands, Brickyards, off-campus excursions and more Guest Speakers: recent presenters include former Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, PBS NewsHour anchor Judy Woodruff, Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, former
Athletic Recreational Activities: 11 active sport clubs,
Cisco CEO John Chambers, and Dr. Philip Ewell (music
variety of intramural sports
theory professor and author of “Confronting Racism and Sexism in American Music Theory”)
Our Values Our students come first in everything we do. Student impact is an important consideration in every decision we make.
We have high academic standards with a focus on teaching, scholarship and experiential learning. We invest in individualized attention and long-term relationships that build human potential. We are committed to learning from and enhancing our communities. We share a sense of purpose and pride in what we accomplish together. We respect all individuals and embrace the richness that our diversity brings to us as an educational community. We recognize and honor differences, creativity and bridging what is distinct to create an inclusive environment. We demonstrate integrity in our actions. We strive to always do the right thing and hold ourselves and others accountable. We demonstrate authentic respect for others and a willingness to engage in genuine discourse. We seek to establish common ground and ways to connect with others. We honor and value one another.
The Position
The Board of Regents
The Executive Director, Board of Regents, has ultimate
Pacific’s Board of Regents has final responsibility for the
responsibility for the overall execution of board
quality and integrity of the educational experience and
meetings and all operations to support the university’s
is the university’s fiduciary agent. The board selects the
Board of Regents (except those Board actions relating
university’s president, who reports to the Regents, and
to Presidential review and compensation which shall be
approves the university’s mission, strategic goals, finances
managed by separate Board counsel).
and budgets.
Reporting to Pacific’s President, the Executive Director,
Pacific's Regents, many of whom are alumni, are diverse
Board of Regents provides direct supervision of the
leaders in the fields of business, law, health care, finance,
Executive Assistant to the Board of Regents and
real estate, banking, insurance, pharmacy, dentistry,
operates with minimal supervision.
manufacturing, engineering, entertainment, higher education and philanthropy.
Position Qualifications MINIMUM
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Bachelor’s degree.
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Three (3) years of experience in a supervisory
Demonstrated ability to build trust and work strategically and collaboratively with board members, senior leadership and constituents
or management role.
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across all departments.
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communication skills.
Experience working with Board of Directors or Regents.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written
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Superior organizational skills and ability to institute effective processes and execute projects and plans.
P R E FER R ED
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Advanced degree.
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Board management experience.
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sound judgment and initiative and to respond proactively and in timely manner.
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Must work effectively and collaboratively managing multiple priorities while maintaining adherence to deadlines and budgets.
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Excellent management skills and experience leading and motivating diverse teams as exemplified by met deadlines and high levels of productivity.
Commitment to practicing and modeling university values.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE:
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Demonstrated ability to work independently, use
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Advanced knowledge of board governance principles and practices.
President's House, Stockton Campus
How to Apply University of the Pacific is currently accepting applications for this position. Applicants will be required to upload a cover letter and current resume, as well as provide contact information for three professional references with their online application.
SUBMIS SION P OR TAL
R EQ UIR ED
Pacific.peopleadmin.com/postings Cover letter Current resume
University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression or mental or physical disability. The university will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability.
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