The Sonoran University of Health Sciences (Tempe, AZ) Board of Trustees has launched the national search for its next president in preparation for the departure of Dr. Paul Mittman, who will be retiring in June 2025 after 25 years as president and CEO of the institution. The new president is expected to begin their tenure in July 2025.
Sonoran University’s Board of Trustees has engaged with Academic Search to support the nationwide search for candidates. The Board has also selected a Presidential Search Committee comprised of trustees, faculty, staff and student representatives to support the process.
“We are seeking a strategic, experienced, and visionary leader who will embrace the opportunity to elevate Sonoran University to its next level of accomplishment and build upon Dr. Mittman’s remarkable work,” said Dr. Duane Roen, Sonoran Trustee, search committee chair, and former vice provost and dean at Arizona State University. “This individual is expected to carry out day-to-day operations, build on efforts to further elevate the institution and its professions, strengthen the success of students and alumni in service of the broader community, and enhance its long-term financial health.”
Developed from feedback from surveys and focus groups, the Presidential Position Profile identifies the skills and attributes the university is seeking in its new president. To read the Presidential Position Profile, how to nominate, and the application process, visit www.sonoran.edu/presidential-search.
