The Utah Board of Higher Education seeks an experienced and inspiring academic and administrative leader to serve as Weber State University’s next president.
As the chief executive officer of Weber State University (WSU), the president provides the strategic vision and leadership essential to advancing the institution’s mission and vision.
Reporting to the Utah Board of Higher Education, the president manages university resources and fosters academic excellence through collaboration with the WSU Board of Trustees, faculty, staff, students, and alumni. The president also builds vital partnerships with community leaders, government officials, and the Utah System of Higher Education.
Weber State is a public, open-enrollment institution defined by its dual mission and commitment to personalized, student-focused education. Operating across two campuses and multiple centers in three counties, the university serves a large student body of over 33,000, including undergraduate, graduate, and concurrent enrollment students. As a top provider of healthcare professionals to the state of Utah, and a strong academic partner for Hill Air Force Base and the aerospace and defense sectors, Weber State drives transformative growth throughout Utah.
A master’s degree from an accredited college or university is required; a terminal degree is preferred.
Weber State University’s largest campus is situated in the foothills of the majestic Wasatch Mountains in Ogden, Utah — a city recognized nationally as a top destination for business, family, and outdoor adventure. Ogden is the largest city in Weber County, but it offers a blend of small-town community and metropolitan energy.
A complete Search Profile with additional information about the University and the responsibilities of the position can be found above.
For full consideration, applications should be received by 11:59 pm MT on April 2, 2026.
Candidates should provide the following:
Applications should be in PDF format and submitted through the AGB Search portal at: President - Weber State University
Nominations and expressions of interest may be submitted to: WeberStatePresident@agbsearch.com
Nominations should be limited to the nominee’s name, role, and contact information. Candidates are discouraged from seeking or encouraging the submission of nomination letters in support of themselves.
AGB Search is assisting with this search. Nominators and prospective applicants may contact the search consultants for additional information:
Laura Woodworth-Ney, Ph.D. - Principal
laura.woodworth-ney@agbsearch.com / 208.589.8896
Kim R. Bobby, Ed.D. - Principal
kim.bobby@agbsearch.com / 253.861.7738
Weber State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, pregnancy, genetics, age (over 40), disability, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/ expression, veteran, active military status and other classifications protected by law. The person responsible for coordination of compliance efforts and receipt of inquiries concerning any of these types of discrimination is the university's Executive Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, who is also the university's Title IX Coordinator and one of the university's Disability Coordinators:
Executive Director Office of Equal Opportunity
Weber State University
Miller Administration Room 101
3850 Dixon Parkway, Department 1022
Ogden, Utah 84408-1022
801-626-6240
oeo@weber.edu
weber.edu/equal-opportunity
