Executive Director, W. K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center
Executive Director, W. K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center
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Cal Poly Pomona is recruiting their next Executive Director to lead the historic W.K. Kellogg Center as it approaches its 100th anniversary. You will lead strategic growth financial sustainability and public engagement across California and beyond by driving fundraising launching innovative academic and equine programs and expanding campus-wide and public-facing impact. Ideal for entrepreneurial leaders with a proven track record in strategic program growth fundraising and stakeholder engagement. Relocation assistance to sunny Southern California is available to help you get started.
Description: What Youll be Doing
Another Sources clientCal PolyPomonais recruiting anExecutive Director WK KelloggCenterto join theirteamonsite inPomona CA.
Lead the Next Century of an Iconic Legacy
The W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center is entering an exciting new era of growth and revitalization driven by strong university leadership a $25M master plan and the momentum of its 100th anniversary. The next Executive Director will have a pivotal opportunity to build on this foundation strengthening the Centers strategic and financial position expanding its academic and public impact and elevating its visibility across the state and beyond.
Salary range:The salary for this position will be $135000- $150000 annuallycommensuratewith qualifications and available.
About the Role
Whetheryourea seasoned executive or an emerging leader ready to take the next significant step in your career this is a rare opportunity to shape the future of one of the nations most iconic equine institutions. Reporting to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and working in close collaboration with the Dean of the Huntley College of Agriculture the Executive Director will guide the W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center as both a vital campus resource and a high-profile public-facing entity.
This is a strategic leadership position not an equine operations a visionary leader with a background in nonprofit or institutional management program growth external partnerships and fundraising. A dedicated team of equine professionals manages all day-to-day horse care and operations enabling the Executive Director to focus on long-term strategy visibility and impact.
The Executive Director willoperatewith the scope and versatility of a nonprofit CEO blending strategic planning financial oversight advancement and innovation within the context of a dynamic public university and a nationally recognized legacy program.
How you will spend your time:
Strategic Leadership & Vision
- Lead the continued transformation and revitalization of the W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center through a bold future-focused strategy that aligns with Cal Poly Pomonas mission and values.
- Serve as the primary ambassador for the Center strengthening its reputation both within the university and across the broader public industry and philanthropic communities.
- Shape the long-term vision in collaboration with university leadership aligning priorities across academic philanthropic and operational spheres.
Revenue Generation Fundraising & External Partnerships
- Drive revenue-generating initiatives through philanthropic partnerships corporate sponsorships and innovative program development (e.g. experiential leadership offerings partnerships withTeachingHorseLLC).
- Cultivate and steward relationships with donors alumni and key industry partners to secure sustainable financial resources.
- Strengthen ties with the Arabian Horse Advisory Board and Cal Poly Pomonas Philanthropic Board to advance shared priorities.
Programmatic & Academic Integration
- Deepen integration of the Centers work into Cal Poly Pomonas academic enterprise supporting experiential learning interdisciplinary partnerships and student success initiatives.
- Enhance opportunities for students across disciplines through co-curricular programs clinics internships and research activities.
- Collaborate with faculty and academic leaders to elevate the Centers role in education research and leadership development.
Operational Oversight & Organizational Management
- Oversee high-level operations staffing andfinancial managementof the Center ensuring sustainability and excellence in animal care facilities and programming.
- Lead mentor and inspire a team of professionals fostering a collaborative mission-aligned and high-performance culture.
- Ensure operational alignment with university policies compliance standards and best practices.
Community Engagement & Public Programming
- Expand the visibility andimpactof the Center through public-facing programs including the beloved Sunday Shows and through strategic outreach efforts.
- Serve as a thought leader and connector fostering partnerships with local regional and state organizations focused on education agricultureand community engagement.
What you will bring:
- Bachelors degree in nonprofit management business higher education administration leadership studies or a related field.
- Demonstratedsuccess in leading complex organizations or programs with the ability to engage in thought partnership with key stakeholders effectively influence to gain alignment on key tactics and strategies and articulate and executea clear visionaligned with institutional goals.
- Proven ability to design launch and scale mission-aligned programs that engage diverse stakeholders and generate new opportunities for institutional impact.
- Track recordof securing philanthropic gifts corporate sponsorships and/or revenue from programmatic offerings; skilled in donor cultivation stewardship and external partnership development.
- Strong experience in managing budgets personnel and multi-faceted programs in alignment with compliance financial and strategic planning frameworks.
- Exceptional interpersonal written and verbal communication skills; able torepresentthe Center and university effectively to media donors campus partners and the broader community.
- Ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams build coalitions across departments and foster an inclusive high-performing workplace culture.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters degree or higher in leadershipbusinessadministration public administration public affairs education or a related field.
- Demonstratedability toidentifymarket opportunities create value-driven programming and lead growth-oriented initiatives in mission-based settings.
- Understanding of university structures and experience building programs within academic or educational institutions including partnership with teaching unitsresearchand/or clinical administration.
- Experience forming mutually beneficial partnerships with external organizations industry leaders community groups or academic collaborators.
- Proficiencyin designing and promoting public-facing programs events or services to expand visibility and attract diverse audiences.
- Familiarity with the cultural and historical significance of equine programs and their role in educational and leadership development contexts.
Why a career with CSU is for You:
The CSU system offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% ofyourbase salary. For more information on programs available please see the Employee Benefits Summary: of State Work
The California State University (CSU) system is a network of twenty-three public universities providing access to a quality education through the support of California taxpayers. Part of CSUs mission is to prepare educated responsible individuals to contribute to Californias schools economy culture and future. As an agency of the State of California the CSUs business operations almost exclusively reside within California. The CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. For more information go to the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy.
Background Check
Cal Poly Pomona will make a conditional offer of employment to final job candidates pending the satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check). The conditional offer of employment may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified determining the suitability of the candidate for the position Cal Poly Pomona will give an individualized assessment to any information that the applicant submits for consideration regarding the criminal conviction history such as the nature gravity and recency of the conviction the candidates conduct performance or rehabilitation efforts since the conviction and the nature of the job applied for. For more information go to the CSU Background Check Policy.
CSU Classification Salary Range
This position is part of the Management Personnel Plan (MPP) bargaining unit M80. The CSU Classification Standards for this position are located on the CSU Classification Standards CSU Salary Schedule is located on the CSU Salary Schedule classification salary range for this position according to the respective skill level is: minimum$5053 and maximum$16221 per month. Please refer to the anticipated hiring range for the appropriate salary rate for this particular position.
Employment Eligibility Verification
Cal Poly Pomona hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. For more information go to the Acceptable I-9 website.
University Driving Requirements
Positions that require driving for university business by using apersonal or state vehicle must comply with the Authorized University Driver Policy. Driving records are monitored and evaluated by the Risk Management Department. The Risk Management Department evaluates a good driving report based on the following criteria. The driver must: 1. Have a valid California or other State Drivers license. 2. Have no more than 3 motor vehicle violations or been the cause of 3 accidents in a 12-month period (or any combination of 3 thereof) 3. Not have more than 3 DMV Points if their license is Class C or 4. Not have more than 5 DMV Points if their license is Class A B or C with endorsements. For more information go to the Authorized University Driver Policy.
Conflict of Interest
This position is a designated position in the California State Universitys Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file financial interest disclosure forms subject to state regulations. For more information go to the CSUs Conflict of Interest Policy.
Outside Employment Disclosure
Executive and Management Plan Personnel employees must disclose all current outside employment at the time of hire as a precondition of hire and at the following times after hire: annually in July within 30 days of accepting outside employment and upon their managers request. For more information go to the Outside Employment Disclosure Policy.
Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA)
The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. See policy at the Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting policy.
Security & Fire Safety
In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act California Education Code section 67380 and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) Cal Poly Pomonas Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report are available for viewing at: and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination
As a federal contractor Cal Poly Pomona will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. For more information see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision poster.
Reasonable Accommodation
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the ADA Coordinator by email at . For more information go to Employment Notices.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws Cal Poly Pomona provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race sex color ethnicity or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly Pomona complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act the California Equity in Higher Education Act Californias Proposition 209 (Art. I Section 31 of the California Constitution) other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws and CSUs Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment segregation based on race or any other protected status and all forms of discrimination harassment and retaliation in all university programs policies and practices.
Other Notices
For other important employment notices we invite you to visit Cal Poly Pomonas Employment Notices web page.
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