Vice President of Finance and Administration

About the role

The Vice President of Finance and Administration (VPFA) is an accomplished and collaborative leader with exceptional financial, strategic, operational, and interpersonal capabilities. As a member of the University’s senior leadership team, the VPFA provides the vision and leadership necessary for the effective stewardship and management of the University’s financial resources. The VPFA oversees the University’s day-to-day budget, finance, investment, business, auxiliary services, and facilities operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the University’s day-to-day budget, finance, investment, business, auxiliary services, and facilities operations.
• Provide leadership for the University’s financial and administrative systems and operations, including financial data management and analysis.
• Develop, refine, and maintain effective financial systems and processes.
• Partner with faculty and professional staff on major institutional issues.
• Build social capital and a shared sense of purpose across a diverse University community through collaboration, transparency, and effective information sharing.
• Work closely with the President and Board of Trustees, as well as internal and external constituencies, to ensure that the University’s financial and administrative processes are transparent, accurate, compliant, and aligned with institutional priorities.

Qualifications

• Deep financial expertise.
• Strategic creativity.
• Collaborative leadership style.
• Strong commitment to open communication and client‑centered service.
• Ability to foster an environment focused on operational effectiveness, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills

• Exceptional financial, strategic, operational, and interpersonal capabilities.