Florida State's next president may earn MORE than $1M per year

[parent2noles]

<p>Need a job? The next FSU president may be paid MORE than one million dollars per year.

FSU’s Board of Trustees met Thursday for the first time with John Hicks, the consultant hired in July to guide the university through the process of selecting a new president.</p>

<p>While most of the discussion focused on the desired attributes for the next president, Hicks noted that at the elite public universities, such as the University of Michigan, the president earns in excess of $1 million a year.</p>

<p>**Jim Smith, chairman of FSU’s board, said a president who effectively raises hundreds of millions of dollars would more than earn a $1 million salary.
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“From where I’m coming from, my expectation of the next president is going to be, can you raise $1 billion?” Smith said. “They don’t get a million bucks unless they can raise a billion.”

See: [FSU’s</a> next leader may make $1M | tallahassee.com | Tallahassee Democrat](<a href=“http://www.tallahassee.com/article/200909180200/FSU01/909180333]FSU’s”>http://www.tallahassee.com/article/200909180200/FSU01/909180333)</p>

<p>More on the job, in case any think they can meet requirements:
[FSU</a> Presidential Search](<a href=“You searched for ]FSU - Office of the President”>http://president.fsu.edu/search/)</p>

[coureur]

<p>Good. Does that mean that president will catch up with the football coach?</p>

[parent2noles]

<p>Closer. That would be logical, but of course us alumni would then start pressuring her/him to beat HYPS in academics. There’s no free lunch. ;)</p>

[kelsmom]

<p>My first thought was also whether or not that would bring him up to the football coach’s salary! :)</p>

<p>I work at a public school. We consider ourselves extremely fortunate that our academic staff received a 2% raise this year. However, our managers all received a 3.5% raise. Once again, if we are all supposed to buckle down & weather the economic times “together,” the top brass may want to reconsider what “together” really means (not just in education … business, too).</p>

[marite]

<p>p2n:</p>

<p>On the assumption that FSU beats HYPS at football? Perhaps FSU knows what its true mission is.</p>

[parent2noles]

<p>Well, if those of us who are alumni have anything to say we will redirect energies to academics. I love FSU football, but first things first. Then again, successful sports programs are hardly a poke in the eye with a sharp stick.</p>

<p>I am hoping FSU would prevail over HYPS in football, but maybe that confidence is misplaced. We’ll have a clearer idea after the BYU game today.</p>

[parent2noles]

<p>An accomplished academic leader and fundraiser would easily be worth millions more than $1M.</p>

[parent2noles]

<p>The Trustees posted requirements…</p>

<p>

The Florida State University Presidential Qualifications</p>

<p>The successful candidate in this highly competitive national search will be an experienced, energetic, goal-oriented leader with wide-ranging talents and a proven capacity for innovative planning and thoughtful implementation in a collaborative environment.</p>

<p>The next President of Florida State University will be charged with guiding an elite research university to the next levels of national and international prominence in teaching, research, and service. Among attributes of excellence sought by the Search Advisory Committee:</p>

<ol>
<li><p>Distinguished intellectual stature with strong academic credentials, proven leadership abilities, and a successful record in senior management.</p></li>
<li><p>High ethical standards, impeccable integrity, sound judgment and a personal philosophy that is grounded in administrative transparency.</p></li>
<li><p>Staunch commitment to academic excellence in undergraduate, graduate, international and professional education and scholarship, and the ability to inspire confidence and encourage achievement among students and faculty.</p></li>
<li><p>Talent and vision to enhance the quality of graduate programs, stimulate interdisciplinary collaboration, and build added research capacity to secure FSU’s position among global peers.</p></li>
<li><p>Adherence to sound principles of faculty governance through open communication and consensus building, while ensuring the high quality of student life and actively engaging students, faculty and staff in decision-making.</p></li>
<li><p>Proven record of supporting a culturally rich environment of inclusion where faculty, students, administrators, and staff actively contribute to the vibrant life of the University, and a stated commitment to recruiting women and minorities to the student body and for faculty, staff, and administrative positions.</p></li>
<li><p>Mastery of successful balance among academics, athletics and the arts. Mastery of the intricacies of higher education governance, including accreditation practices, and ability to enhance productive and collegial relationships among all parts of the University.</p></li>
<li><p>Appreciation for the currently recognized jewels in FSU’s academic crown, a commitment to lead successful efforts to further strengthen peaks of excellence, and support for building new areas of nationally recognized strength as appropriate to advance the University’s scholarly and research competitiveness.</p></li>
<li><p>Dedication to academic freedom and to an inclusive campus culture where both intellectual curiosity and healthy internal communication flourish in an environment that supports and rewards academic achievement of faculty while working individually or collaboratively within and among disciplines.</p>

<ol>
<li>Ability to plant and project a sense of energy, enthusiasm and optimism for FSU’s future while vigorously championing its storied traditions, unique heritage, mission, and vision among wide audiences – both internal and external.</li>
<li>Persuasive and enthusiastic fundraising skills with the ability to successfully connect with public and private donor sources (i.e. friends, boosters, alumni, corporations, and foundations), and leverage dollars to support high-caliber scholarly, research, and service programs and grow faculty/staff resources. Ability to successfully acquire public and governmental resources and funding.</li>
<li>Experience in achieving measurable outcomes with business, education, and political communities, and in growing innovative public-private partnerships with industry, government, and other entities.</li>
<li>Success in planning, decision-making, and crisis management with a thorough knowledge of complex financial matters, accountability practices, and developing effective benchmarks to measure progress.</li>
<li>Appreciation and understanding of all facets of a renowned intercollegiate athletics program that is well respected for the caliber of scholar-athletes and undergirded by a legendary fan base of students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters.</li>
</ol></li>
</ol>

<p>Adopted by the Florida State University Board of Trustees, Sept. 17, 2009

See: [FSU</a> Presidential Search](<a href=“You searched for qualifications.html]FSU - Office of the President”>You searched for qualifications.html - Office of the President)</p>

[younghoss]

<p>It is good to be king.</p>

[parent2noles]

<p>Yes…until you get into that [Sword</a> of Damocles](<a href=“http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sword_of_Damocles]Sword”>Damocles - Wikipedia) thing. Where I work, we refer to remuneration associated with such positions (including a position as demanding as university president) as: “That’s why they get the big bucks”.</p>

<p>In my opinion they earn every penny.</p>