The university leadership is in the hands of the Rector and Vice Rectors, whose main tasks are to perform the overall management of the university, implement education, research and community service in accordance with annual work plan and finance of UNP, ensure public engagement, foster academicians–teaching staff and students– and alumni both in the university and the society, and compile or change UNP's 25-year long-term development plan and UNP's five-year strategic plan. The rector is appointed and dismissed by the Board of Trustees for a 5-year term, after a selection process in an open meeting specially held for the purpose.

The following is the leadership structure of Universitas Negeri Padang for the period 2016-2020:

Prof. Drs. Ganefri, M.Pd., Ph.D.

Rector

Prof. Drs. Ganefri, M.Pd., Ph.D., obtained his professorship in Technological Sciences / Electrical Technology and Engineering. Prior to being appointed as Rector (2016-2020), he was appointed as the Chairman of Kopertis Wilayah X and the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering (FT) Universitas Negeri Padang.

Office address: Gd. Rektorat Universitas Negeri Padang, 4th floor

Tel/ Fax:(0751) 7053902

Dr. Refnaldi, S.Pd., M.Litt.

Vice Rector I for Academic

Dr. Refnaldi, S.Pd., M.Litt. was born in Solok Regency on March 1st, 1968. Completed his Bachelor's Degree in English Education at IKIP Padang in 1993, he continued his Master in Linguistics at the University of Sydney. After completing his master’s degree program he continued his doctoral studies in the field of Language Education Postgraduate Program at Jakarta State University. Before becoming Vice Rector for Academic Affairs, he served as Vice Dean I of the Faculty of Language and Literature at UNP 2019-2023.

Office address: Gd. Rektorat Universitas Negeri Padang, 3rd floor
Tel/ Fax: (0751) 7053902

Ir. Syahril, M.Sc, Ph.D.

Vice Rector II for Finance, Logistics and Facilities

Ir. Syahril, M.Sc, Ph.D. earned his doctoral in Economics for field of study of Technological Sciences/Mechanical engineering and tenchnology from UKM Malaysia in 2011. Prior to being appointed as Vice Rector of Finance, Logistics and Facilities (2016-2020), he was appointed as the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering (November 03, 1964).

Office address: Gd. Rektorat Universitas Negeri Padang, 4th floor
Tel/ Fax:(0751) 7052664

Drs. Hendra Syarifuddin, M.Si, Ph.D.

Vice Rector III for Student Affairs

Drs. Hendra Syarifuddin, M.Sc, Ph.D. was born in Kec. X Koto Singkarak Solok on December 12th, 1967, He completed his bachelor's degree at IKIP Padang in the Department of Mathematics Education in 1992 in Padang, then he completed his Master in 1998 at Mathematics at the Bandung Institute of Technology. He obtained his PhD at Curtin University of Technology in Australia in Mathematics in 2013. Before being confirmed as Vice Rector III in Student Affairs he was trusted to be the head of the Mathematics Education Department and previously he was also trusted as Vice Dean 3 of Science and Mathematics faculty.

Office address: Gd. Rektorat Universitas Negeri Padang, 3rd floor
Tel/ Fax: (0751) 7055601

Prof. Dr. Yasri, MS.

Vice Rector IVfor Cooperation & Information Systems 

Prof. Yasri, MS. was born in Pasaman on March 3rd, 1963. Prof. Dr. Yasri, MS graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Economic Education from IKIP Padang in 1986, he continued his Master at Padjajaran University Bandung in Cooperative Economics in 1993, and he earned a doctorate at the same university in 1997. Currently Mr. Yasri, the professor in Marketing Management is appointed as Vice Rector IV for Cooperation & Information Systems started on July 3rd, 2020. Before becoming vice rector IV he also served as chairman of the Research and Community Service Institute of Padang State University.

Office address: Rectorat Universitas Negeri Padang, 4th floor
Tel/ Fax: (0751) 7058691

Dr. H. Idris, M.Si

Dean Faculty of Economics
Dr. H. Idris, M.Si is a lecturer at the Faculty of Economics, who is currently as the Dean Faculty of Economics Universitas Negeri Padang. Dr. H. Idris was born in Talawi, Sawahlunto on July 3, 1961. He graduated with his Bachelor at IKIP Padang in 1984 with majoring in Economics Education. He continued his master of education at Universitas Sumatra Utara, Medan in 1984 with majoring Natural Resources Management and Environment USU. Dr. H. Idris, M.Si earned his doctor of the Study of Natural Resources and Environmental Management Science in 2002. His expertise is in Economic Science Field.

Dr. H. Idris, M.Si also served as:
1.    Head of Service Education in Sawah Lunto in 2004-2009
2.    Development Planning Agency at Sub-National Level 2008-2009
3.    Chairman of Program D3 2009-2012
4.    Vice Dean I of Faculty of Economics 2012-2016
5.    Dean of Faculty of Economics 2016-now

Address: Faculty of Economics Building, Second Floor. 
Phone/Fax: (0751) 445089 / (0751) 447366

Dr. Siti Fatimah, M.Pd.

Dean Faculty of Social Sciences

Dr. Siti Fatimah, M.Pd was born on February 18, 1961 in Padang. As a lecturer majoring in History with the rank of Advisor / Head Lecturer with first class administrator level (IV / a). Dr. Siti Fatimah completed her Bachelor's degree at IKIP Padang in 1984, for her Masters she graduated twice, because she took different majors, they are; History Education in 1990 and History science in 2002. As for the Doctoral program, she was graduated in the University of Indonesia majoring in History science. Dr. Siti Fatimah also participated in many trainings including; National Level Translator Training by ITB and PDETS at Dikti.

Address         : Faculty of Social Sciences Building
Phone/ Fax    : (0751) 7056071

Prof. Dr. Rusdinal, M.Pd.

Dean Faculty of Education

Prof. Dr. Rusdinal, M.Pd was born on March 20 1963 in Muaralabuh, as a lecturer in the Administration of Education at the Faculty of Education with the rank of Middle Administrator level ( IVd) / Professor. Prof. Rusdinal was graduated from IKIP Padang for his bachelor degree. for his Masters , he was graduated from IKIP Jakarta KPK IKIP Padang, while for the Doctoral program he obtained from Malang State University. Before becoming a Dean, he had served as secretary at Administration of Education Department , Chairperson of the UNP FIP PGTK Department, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, Lecturer in Management Masters of FE UP, Assistant Director II of PPs UNP, Education Management Consultant at the Junior Working community of the Department of Youth Education and Sports Prov. West Sumatra, BAN PT Assessor, Chair of S2 Educational Administration Study Program and Chair of UNP's Research and Community Service Institute (LP2M)

Address          : Faculty of Education Building
Phone/ Fax    :  (0751) 7058693

Dr. Fahmi Rizal, M.Pd, MT

Dean of Faculty of Engineering
Dr. Fahmi Rizal is a Civil Engineering lecture at the Faculty of Engineering Universitas Negeri Padang, who is currently as Dean of Faculty of Engineering of UNP. He was born in Kamang Mudik on December 4, 1959. He graduated the bachelor (S1) in 1992 at IKIP, Jakarta, Master (S2) at Universitas Gajah Mada, Yogyakarta in 2000 and doctoral (S3) in 2007 at Universitas Negeri Jakarta with major Civil Engineering.

Besides the lecturer at the Faculty of Engineering, he also served as:

1. Experts Staff of Rector from 2008-2012
2. Head of S2 PTK-FT Study Programme 2012-2016
3. Vice Dean of Faculty of Engineering UNP 2017-now
4. Dean of Faculty of Engineering 2017-now

Address: Faculty of Engineering Building
Tel/Fax: (0751) 7055644 / (0751) 7055644 

Dra. Ernawati, M.Pd., Ph.D.

Dean of Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality

Dra. Ernawati, M.Pd., Ph.D. was the Dean of the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality (FPP) since the Faculty was established from July 2015 and now Ernawati serves as the Dean of FPP, for the second period, starting from July 2019 to July 2023. Ernawati was born in LB. Batingkap, Payakumbuh 50 Cities on June 18th, 1961. In 1984 she completed the D-3 program, he peaked at that time and received an Award for continuing to S1 Study Program. Ernawati continued her studies in the bachelor’s program while teaching in several private high schools in Padang. He graduated from IKIP Padang majoring in Fashion Design Education in 1988. She completed her Master Program at the UNP of the Vocational Technology Education Department in 2003, and in 2016, she obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) from Technical Degree and Vocational Education at University Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) in the field of Entrepreneurship Education.

Dr.  Ernawati's position as a lecturer in Fashion Management Education has been carried out as follows:

1. In 1987-2001 as head of the Department of Family Welfare Clothing Management Department of FPTK IKIP Padang 
2. In 2003-2007 as Secretary of the Family Welfare Department of FPTK IKIP Padang 
3 .In 2007-2011 as Chairperson of the Family Welfare Department of FPTK IKIP Padang 
4. In 2011-2015 as Chairperson of the Family Welfare Department of UNP Padang 
5. In 2015-2019 as the First Dean of the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality, UNP Padang 6. In 2019 -2023 as the Dean of the 2nd Period Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality, UNP Padang
 

Address: Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Building
Phone/Fax: 0751-7051186

Dr. Yulkifli, S.Pd, M.Si

Dean Faculty of Mathematics and Sciences

Dr. Yulkifli, S.Pd, M.Si was born on July 2, 1973 in Kotosani Solok. Dr. Yulkifli is a Physics lecturer. Dr. Yulkifli completed his Bachelor's degree at IKIP Padang 1997, his Master in 2002 at ITB Bandung and his Doctoral degree was obtained in 2006 at the same college, ITB with the title cumlaude. Before serving as Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, he served as Vice Dean in the academic field. Dr. Yulkifli also attended the Sandwich Program Overseas at the Czech Technical University (CTU) in Prague. In 2010 he received a scholarship from (ISDA) and (IIEF) USA. Dr. Yulkifli has also been a UNP Achievement Lecturer in 2011 and a UNP Achievement Research Lecturer in 2012, and was the best presenter of the National Level Competitive Grant research.

Address            : Faculty of Mathematics and Sciences Building, Second Floor 
Phone/ Fax       : (0751) 7057420

Dr. Alnedral, M.Pd.

Dean Faculty of Sport Sciences

Dr. Alnedral, M. Pd, born on April 30, 1960 in the Payakumbuh Waste. Dr. Alnedral is a lecturer in the Department of Sports Coaching who has  first class administrator level (IV / b). Dr. Alnedral completed his Bachelor's Degree at FPOK IKIP Padang in 1985, for his Master, he finished it at  PPs IKIP Jakarta in 1992, while for the Doctoral program he  completed at UNP Padang in 2013. Besides that, he also had a Doctoral Sandwich-Like Program (S3) at Ohio State University , USA and Blanded Learning Model at Malyasia National University.

Address         : Faculty of Sport Sciences Building, Second Floor G
Phone/ Fax    : (0751) 7059901

Prof. Dr. Ermanto, S.Pd., M.Hum.

Dean Faculty of Languages and Arts

Prof. Dr. Ermanto, S. Pd, M.Hum was born on February 12, 1969 in Painan, as an Indonesian Language lecturer with the rank of middle administrator level (IV/d) / Professor. Prof. Ermanto finished his bachelor degree at IKIP Padang in 1993, Master of Linguistics at UGM in 1999 and Doctor of Linguistics at UNS in 2008. Prof. Ermanto during his lecture often wrote poetry articles and short stories which were often published in several newspapers in West Sumatra and even Jakarta. Besides that, while studying at IKIP Padang, he had also made several books including; Become a Reliable and Professional Journalist in 2005 and Fast and Effective Steps Learning to Read 2007, and many of his works have been published. Before becoming the Dean he was the Deputy Dean of FBS UNP.

Address              : Faculty of Languages and Arts, Second Floor
Phone/ Fax         :  0751-7053363/ 0751-7053363

Prof. Yenni Rozimela, M.Ed, Ph.D.

Director of Postgraduate
Prof. Yenni Rozimela, M.Ed, Ph.D is a lecture of English language at the Faculty of Languages and Art, who is currently, as the Director of PPs in Universitas Negeri Padang. She was born in IV Angkat, Agam on September 19,1962. She has completed a bachelor (S1) at IKIP Padang, Master (S2), and Doctoral (S3) at the University of Melbourne, Australia. Prof. Yenni Rozimela, M.Ed., Ph.D expertise in Linguistics/Applied Linguistics.

Besides the lecturer at the Faculty of Language and Arts, she also served as:
1.Head of English Language and Literature Department from 2000-2002
2.Head of language centre in 2008-2015
3.Head of English Language Education Study Program Master in 2016-April 2018-now
4.Director of Postgraduate in 2018-now

Address: Rector Universitas Negeri Padang Building, Padang State University Rector Building, fourth floor.
Tel / fax: (0751) 7051147 / (0751) 445088