Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration - Military veterans preferred

Position Title: Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration


Location: Edwardsville, IL



December 17th 2024


Position Title
Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration

Job Description

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) announces its national search for an experienced and visionary leader to serve as the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration.

A premier metropolitan university, SIUE is creating social and economic mobility for individuals while also powering the workforce of the future. Built on the foundation of a broad-based liberal education, and enhanced by hands-on research and real-world experiences, the academic preparation SIUE students receive equips them to thrive in the global marketplace and make communities better places to live. SIUE is home to a diverse student body of more than 12,000. The University has a center in East St. Louis, that includes a charter high school, Head Start, Upward Bound, dental clinic, and a nursing clinic; School of Dental Medicine located in Alton; and the Southwestern Illinois Justice and Workforce Development in Belleville. SIUE competes at the NCAA Division I level in the Ohio Valley Conference and the Mid-American Conference (wrestling). SIUE's safety record has yielded a "Top 50 Safest College Towns in America" designation for the city of Edwardsville. SIUE provides students with a high-quality, affordable education and prepares them for successful careers and lives of purpose to shape a changing world.

Reporting directly to Chancellor James T. Minor, the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration (VCFA) is a key leadership position responsible for providing strategy and oversight of operations to strengthen the University's financial, administrative, and facilities enterprise. The next VCFA will minimally hold a master's degree from an accredited institution, with a minimum of 7-10 years of relevant senior-level administrative leadership and success, preferably in higher education. Candidates will have demonstrated measurable success in carrying out the responsibilities of an administrator including personnel supervision, fiscal management, external relations, and collaborating with academic units, campus leaders, and other administrative functions to achieve institutional goals. Experience serving one or more universities will be an advantage.

The Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration is a key leadership position responsible for positioning the University to achieve key institutional goals to ensure the University's growth and sustainable financial health. The VCFA will create and support the University's financial vision and strategy while ensuring fiscal responsibility. The VCFA offers candid and real-time counsel to the Chancellor and other campus leaders to continually improve the University's administrative systems through transparency, data-informed decision-making, creative solutions, and innovative approaches to improving processes and leading change. The VCFA works collaboratively with various stakeholders, including students, faculty, staff, and external partners, to align the University's financial and administrative functions with its strategic goals.

The next VCFA will provide an innovative, forward-thinking vision that leverages the commitment of talented staff to position SIUE as a "best in class" institution for financial and administrative processes. In support of the vision and mission of the University, the VCFA serves as the University's CFO and has oversight of the major administrative units including Human Resources (Labor, Employment, Benefits, Payroll); Financial Affairs (University Budget and Budget Analytics, Accounting, Bursar, Accounts Payable, Procurement); Administrative Services (Leases, Parking, Mailing Services, Records Management); Facilities Management (Plant Operations, Transportation, Construction, Renovations, Environmental Planning, and Capital Planning); and Public Safety (Police and National Incident Management System). The selected candidate will also provide financial and corporate oversight of University Park, a 330-acre technology park located on the campus of SIUE.

At a moment of tremendous opportunity, the VCFA will provide creative thought partnership to the Chancellor on all matters related to fiscal and administrative affairs, including transparent communication associated with major decisions and important division matters. This position requires a talented and visionary individual who will work to develop innovative strategies in collaboration with academic units and key constituents to successfully meet this moment in higher education.

To review a full leadership profile, visit: VCFA Candidate Profile by SIUE - Issuu

The salary range for this position is $215,000-$245,000

SIUE offers an exceptional array of benefits to all full-time and part-time employees (50% or more

receive benefits accrued at the percentage of appointment) including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance;
• University tuition waivers (full-time receive 100% waiver of tuition)
• Life insurance;
• SURS retirement plan;
• Supplemental retirement savings plans;
• Paid vacation and sick leave accrual;
• Generous holiday schedule/paid holidays;
• WorkLife programs;
• Employee Assistance Program (mental health and wellness);
• Employee discounts (local and national retailers);
• Flexible Spending Account Program;

For more about our benefits and employee services, visit: https://www.siue.edu/humanresources/benefits

The Search Committee invites letters of interest and nominations to be submitted directly to the search firm, Anthem Executive. Correspondence should include a curriculum vitae and a letter of interest describing relevant experience and interest in the position. Submit materials to Michael Ballew, Scott Watson, JR Wheless, or Florene Stawowy at:

SIUEVCFA@anthemexecutive.com

While applications and nominations may be accepted until the position is filled, interested parties are strongly encouraged to submit their materials as soon as possible to assure consideration. Anthem and the university reserve the right to end or extend the application and nomination process following this date. Expressing interest is the first step in receiving consideration and does not make one an applicant for the position.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville nurtures an open, respectful, and welcoming climate that facilitates learning and work. As an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce, we will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, national origin, religion, disability, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation or veteran's status.



Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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