and complex higher education landscape. The University of California UC includes more than 300,000 students and 265,000 faculty and staff, with 2.5 million alumni living around the world. It is comprised of 10 campuses ( UC Berkeley, UC Davis , UC Irvine , UCLA , UC Merced , UC Riverside , UC San Diego , UC San Francisco , UC Santa Barbara , UC Santa Cruz ), and three affiliated national laboratories ( Lawrence Berkeley , Lawrence Livermore , Los Alamos ), and Agriculture and Natural Resources. UC campuses are routinely ranked among the best in the world, and their reach extends well beyond campus borders. The UC Office of the President The UC Office of the President (UCOP), located in Oakland, Calif., is the headquarters of the University of California. UCOP leads a complex system that operates as one university with 10 campuses, furthering its public interest, academic, and research missions. UC's structure is designed to allow campuses to capture the support, savings, and efficiencies that come from centralized operations and shared services while encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship locally. UCOP oversees the UC system's annual $61.5 billion operating budget (FY 25-26), nearly $25 billion endowment, as well as over $200 billion in investments for various funds including pension. For more information about UCOP, please visit https://www.ucop.edu/. For a full position profile and list of qualifications, please visit https://www.spaexec.com/pd/UC-Provost.pdf Application and Nomination Process The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue to accept applications and nominations until the position is filled. Applicants must submit a complete application which includes: 1) a current curriculum vitae and 2) completion of the UC Self-Identification forms; submission of a cover letter describing the applicant's interest and relevant experience is highly encouraged but not required. Nomination letters should include the name, position, e-mail address and telephone number of the nominee. All nominations, inquiries, and applications will be handled in confidence. Applications and letters of nomination should be submitted via e-mail to: Alberto Pimentel, Managing Partner Will Gates , Founding Partner Sal Venegas Jr. , Partner SP&A Executive Search 6512 Painter Avenue Whittier, CA 90601 Email: apsearch@spaexec.com Refer to code “UC-Provost” in subject line UCOP is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The University expects the salary range for this position to be $576,500 - $644,600, but the salary offered will be determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. Successful completion of a background check is required for this critical position. Details about UCOP's background check process can be found at: https://www.ucop.edu/local-human-resources/manager-resources/hiring-process/background-checks.html. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. To apply, visit: https://apptracker.jobelephant.com/display.php?ad=9766170 je-b727972bc9324dadb1aa1c8fbf671b94