LONG BEACH >> Trustees for the California State University system are expected next week to approve an annual salary of $320,329 for incoming Cal State Long Beach president Jane Close Conoley, the same amount as her predecessor.

The Board of Trustees in January named Conoley the seventh president of CSULB in its 65-year history. She will replace interim President Donald J. Para, and will become the first woman to lead the campus.

Conoley will start July 15.

In May 2012, the Board of Trustees froze salary increases for presidents while allowing for a hike up to 10 percent through non-state funds. Conoley’s salary matches Para’s and that of F. King Alexander, who left CSULB last year to become president and chancellor of the Louisiana State University system.

In addition to benefits, Conoley will receive a $1,000 monthly auto allowance, relocation costs and an entertainment allowance of $300 a month from the state’s general fund to defray costs incurred while conducting CSULB business and development activities.

Conoley is eligible for 14 paid holidays each year, and can earn two vacation days a month, up to 480 hours maximum, from her date of hire. Under executive compensation guidelines set by the CSU, Conoley can accrue eight hours of sick leave each month without limit. Unused sick leave at retirement can be converted to retirement credit defined by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System.

Conoley will live in the official university presidential residence provided by CSULB.

The Board of Trustees meets March 24-26 at the Office of the Chancellor—Glenn S. Dumke Auditorium, 401 Golden Shore.

Contact Josh Dulaney at 562-714-2150