Chatt G. Wright, who has provided visionary leadership as the President of Hawaii Pacific University for over 40 years, has announced his retirement. The Board of Trustees now invites nominations and applications for the new President.
Hawaii Pacific University (HPU) was chartered in 1965 as Hawaii Pacific College, a private liberal arts college. Today, HPU is the largest private university in the central Pacific and is most noted for its diverse student body of over 8,000 students, representing over 100 countries. Its innovative undergraduate and graduate programs anticipate the changing needs of the community and prepare HPU graduates to live, work and learn as active members of a global society.
HPUs two main campuses include the downtown Honolulu campus with primarily business, liberal arts and other programs and the Hawaii Loa campus, located on the windward side of Oahu housing the majority of the science programs, nursing, and other programs. HPUs Military Campus Programs operate classrooms and offices on Oahus many U.S. military bases. The Oceanic Institute is an affiliate located on the windward side of the island providing students with access to significant research programs in the marine and oceanic sciences.
Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees, the new President will lead HPU into a new era of defining HPUs aspirations, expanding its resource base, and fulfilling its promise of academic quality and excellence. The Board seeks an outstanding visionary, inspirational and entrepreneurial leader who will lead HPU into and through a pivotal time in its history: leading the University in its creation of a unifying academic vision; launching a capital campaign in support of HPUs first "traditional" campus; and building the academic credibility of HPU through quality programs and faculty as it becomes a major institution of higher education in the region and beyond.
Qualifications
Required:

• An earned doctorate from an accredited institution
• Leadership experience, preferably at an academic institution at the dean level or above
• Strong business acumen evidenced by strategic accomplishments and successful resource stewardship
• Experience establishing financial, strategic and operational goals
• Strong experience with and success in fund raising and a proven record of relationship building, both internally and externally
• A transparent and inclusive management style that empowers and informs
• A proven track record of innovation
• A proven commitment to governance, academic excellence, and operational effectiveness

Desired:

• Knowledge of current trends in higher education and learning modalities
• Passion about student success
• Experience building Board relationships
• Evidence of international program involvement and support
• Demonstrated visionary leadership
• Experience positioning an organization as visionary and well-managed
• Experience working and living in a significantly multi-cultural environment
• Be able to embrace the cultures of Hawaii, the Native Hawaiian culture, and the cultures of the world
• Have an appreciation for the uniqueness of Hawaii

Additional information on HPU and the position may be found on the website: http://www.hpu.edu/presidentialsearch . It is anticipated that the new President will be selected by the end of November 2010 with a start date in June 2011. While nominations and applications will be accepted until the position is filled, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials to the search consultant below by September 20th. All inquiries, nominations and applications will be held in strict confidence. Applications should include a letter of interest; curriculum vitae; and a list of three references.
Sharon Tanabe, stsearch@storbeckpimentel.com, (Reference HPU President)
Storbeck/Pimentel & Associates, 1111 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 106, Monterey Park, CA 91754
Hawaii Pacific University is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer.
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For a confidential inquiry or nomination contact Sharon Tanabe at (323) 260-5045.

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