YOUNGSTOWN — Contract extensions for Youngstown State University’s top two executives ­ President Jim Tressel and Provost Brien Smith ­ were unanimously approved today by the YSU Board of Trustees.

Tressel’s salary is $375,000 while Smithás is $250,000, according to the university.

“We are happy to have the leaders of our executive team securely in place to continue their great work in service of our students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors and the greater Mahoning and Shenango valley communities,” board Chair Anita Hackstedde said.

Tressel was named YSU’s ninth president in 2014, agreeing to a three-year contract and then one-year extensions through June 2021. The latest extension says that, starting July 1, 2021, Tressel’s contract as president will continue until terminated by either party with 180 days prior written notice.

“We have accomplished much in seven years, but there’s more work to be done,” Tressel said. “We look forward to continue moving the university ahead on various fronts.”