Chancellor - LSU New Orleans

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Job Posting Title:

Chancellor - LSU New Orleans

   

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

   

Department:

LSU System Chief Financial Officer (Brandi Roberts (00004034))

   

Work Location:

University Administration

   

Pay Grade:

   

Job Description:

LSU System Overview

The Louisiana State University System is Louisiana’s premier public higher education enterprise and one of the most influential university systems in the Gulf South.  Through its family of institutions, research centers, health sciences campuses, and statewide extension programs, the LSU System serves more than 70,000 students, conducts hundreds of millions of dollars in annual research activity, and generates billions of dollars in economic impact for Louisiana.

The LSU System includes LSU’s flagship campus in Baton Rouge, LSU Alexandria, LSU Eunice, LSU New Orleans, LSU Shreveport, LSU Health New Orleans, LSU Health Shreveport, the LSU AgCenter, and Pennington Biomedical Research Center.  Together, these institutions advance education, research, healthcare, workforce development, and public service in every region of the state.

Led by System President Dr. Wade Rousse and guided by a commitment to excellence, innovation, and public impact, the LSU System plays a critical role in preparing Louisiana’s future workforce, driving economic growth, advancing scientific discovery, improving health outcomes, and addressing the state's most pressing challenges. 

About LSU New Orleans

LSU New Orleans is the only R2 public research university in New Orleans, Louisiana, and one of just four public colleges in Louisiana to hold that designation.  R2 status opens the doors to competitive federal research grants that flow preferentially to classified research universities.  It anchors the university’s power to recruit research-active faculty, to sustain doctor programs of national standing, and to signal to businesses and investors that New Orleans possesses the intellectual infrastructure a knowledge economy demands.  Located along Lake Pontchartrain in New Orleans, LSU New Orleans’ research excellence and urban relevance provide an opportunity for the institution to become a leading public research partner in one of America’s most exciting and vibrant metropolitan areas.  

New Orleans has always faced challenges that call for research driven solutions including coastal land loss, educational achievement gaps, affordability, public safety, and workforce shortages.  LSU New Orleans can strengthen its research activity as a tool for public problem solving as well as economic impact by leveraging the scale, reputation, infrastructure, and global reach of the LSU enterprise while remaining deeply connected to the city it serves.  

With more than 5,500 students and the support of approximately 248 faculty serving the College of Liberal Arts & Human Development, The college of Sciences, The Robert A. Savoie College of Engineering, the Harry Berstein and six distinct schools, the campus remains committed to honoring its founding vision and continuing to play a critical role in the region.

Opened in 1958 on the site of a former U.S. Naval Air Station as the region’s first fully integrated public university, LSU New Orleans was created after years of coordinated efforts from civic leaders and residents who believed that an accessible public institution of higher education was vital to the city’s future. Located only 15 minutes away from downtown and the French Quarter, the university occupies a 195-acre campus in one of the nicest residential areas of the city.

Since its first commencement exercises in 1962, the university has conferred more than 80,000 degrees creating an extensive network of Privateer Alumni that includes prominent local leaders in fields such as business, tourism, athletics, government, and academia. The university is also an important catalyst of socio-economic mobility for the region.  Its student body includes a significant share of first-generation students, working students, adult learners, and veterans.

The institution has grown from a commuter-oriented campus into a comprehensive urban research university with undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in distinctive academic categories tied to the city and region.  Its evolution has been inseparable from the story of New Orleans; an internationally recognized city of creativity, resilience, industry, cultural influence, and global connectivity.

As one of the most strategically important cities in America, New Orleans’s economy is rooted in legacy sectors such as energy, maritime commerce, tourism, healthcare, and international trade.  Recently, the city has expanded its economic portfolio to include areas such as coastal restoration, film and media production, technology, and advanced manufacturing.

The city’s strengths are the university’s opportunities. New Orleans needs talent, civic leadership, resilient infrastructure, healthcare innovation, artists, and entrepreneurs. This combination of culture, commerce and connectivity gives LSU New Orleans a set of dynamic factors that allows it to serve as both an access institution and a problem-solving university as it reinvents itself beginning this summer.

The next Chancellor will be responsible for ensuring that this transition strengthens the university’s identity while connecting LSU New Orleans powerfully to LSU’s statewide brand of excellence. 

Chancellor Search Profile

LSU New Orleans is entering a defining period of institutional transformation as it rejoins the LSU System.  Positioned within one of the nation’s most culturally and economically significant cities, LSU New Orleans will emerge as a leading metropolitan public research university focused on student success, workforce alignment, innovation, and regional impact.  The next Chancellor will play a critical role in shaping the institution’s future trajectory, strengthening public trust, expanding enrollment and research activity, and positioning LSU New Orleans as a model for modern urban higher education. 

The Chancellor serves as the chief executive officer of the institution and reports directly to the President of the LSU System.  The ideal candidate will design and implement a strategic vision appropriate for an urban research institution that aligns with the high standards of excellence expected from the LSU System and execute that vision with the support of faculty, staff, students, and the broader New Orleans regional community.  The Chancellor is responsible for the overall leadership, administration, and operation of the university, including academic programs, student success, financial management, advancement, and external relations.

Responsibilities

• Provide bold, visionary, and collaborative leadership to guide LSU New Orleans through a transformational period of institutional growth, modernization, and integration within the LSU System
• Lead institutional planning, assessment, and continuous improvement efforts
• Promote academic excellence, student success, and workforce-relevant program development
• Advance enrollment growth and student retention initiatives
• Oversee fiscal operations, including budgeting, resource allocation, and financial sustainability
• Lead philanthropic engagement and advancement efforts in partnership with the LSU New Orleans Foundations and university leadership
• Serve as a visible and influential advocate for LSU New Orleans across Louisiana, nationally, and internationally, promoting university advancement, alumni engagement, and external partnerships.
• Recruit, develop, and retain qualified faculty, staff, and administrative leadership
• Strengthen the campus’ applied research activity ensuring localized workforce alignment, economic mobility for graduates, scholarship, and sponsored program activity consistent with institutional mission
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with the LSU System President and System leadership, ensuring compliance and accountability
• Foster collaboration with business, industry, government, and community organizations through public-private partnerships, formal industry collaborations aimed at developing strong talent pipelines, and create a nexus for urban innovation
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, policies, and accreditation requirements
• Support a campus environment that values integrity, accountability, and respect

Leadership Attributes

• Demonstrated ability to lead complex organizations through periods of change and transformation
• Strong political acumen and ability to work effectively with governing boards, elected officials, donors, and community leaders
• Commitment to transparency, accountability, and collaborative leadership
• Ability to articulate a compelling vision and inspire institutional confidence
• Strong executive presence and communication skills
• Demonstrated success building strategic partnerships across industry, government, philanthropy, and higher education
• Commitment to student success, workforce alignment, and public impact
• Appreciation for the mission of a metropolitan university serving a diverse student population

Qualifications

Required

• Master's degree in educational leadership, business, finance, or other academic fields from an accredited institution
• Significant senior executive-level leadership experience in higher education or a comparably complex organization
• Demonstrated commitment to student success and enrollment management
• Demonstrated success leading large, multifaceted organizations through strategic growth and organizational change
• Experience building and implementing strategic plans, a track record of responsible fiscal management, and strong organizational, entrepreneurial, and leadership skills
• Experience working effectively with faculty, staff, students, governing boards, senior leadership, and external stakeholders
• Strong financial planning skills and experience managing restricted and unrestricted revenue sources
• Understanding of federal grant award landscape
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with the mission of a metropolitan university and regional workforce needs

Preferred

• An earned terminal degree from an accredited institution
• Track record of working within private-public partnership models and experience in economic development
• Experience within a public university system

   

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and continue to accept applications and nominations until the position is filled. However, to assure the fullest consideration, candidates are encouraged to have complete applications submitted by August 25, 2026, by using the internal or external link below.



Required application materials include a letter of interest; curriculum vitae; and the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least five professional references.



All applications, nominations, and inquiries will remain confidential to the extent allowed under Louisiana law. References will not be contacted until the applicant has given explicit permission. All application materials must be submitted electronically in PDF format. Please direct al applications, nominations, and other inquires for the position to Brandi Roberts, LSU System Chief Financial Officer, at [email protected]. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

   

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Posting Date:

June 23, 2026

   

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

October 21, 2026

  

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

   

Essential Position (Y/N):

   

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

   

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

   

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