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Chief Financial Officer for Higher Education

Trinity Christian College
Palos Heights, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/5/2025
Company Overview
Trinity Christian College is a leading institution dedicated to the holistic development of students, integrating academic excellence with a strong sense of purpose and faith. Our commitment to fostering an environment that prioritizes wellbeing in every aspect of student life—spiritually, academically, emotionally, financially, and professionally—is unparalleled.

Job Description
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will play a key role in shaping Trinity's future, providing visionary leadership in financial management and strategic planning. This dynamic role will drive the financial sustainability of the college while championing forward-thinking solutions that challenge traditional reliance on student loan debt and support our mission to create new economic models for education.

As a senior member of the executive leadership team, the CFO will collaborate with academic affairs, student life, advancement, admissions, athletics, and all administrative departments. A deep understanding of innovative economic models, including alternative financing solutions for higher education, is essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic financial leadership in areas of budgeting, forecasting, investment, and resource allocation
- Oversee accounting, financial reporting, and risk management to ensure financial soundness
- Develop and implement financial strategies that reduce dependence on student loan debt
- Collaborate with faculty, administrators, and community partners to design creative solutions that make education more accessible and affordable for students
- Ensure financial models support holistic student wellbeing, balancing educational affordability with focus on personal, spiritual, and professional development

Required Skills and Qualifications
- Proven experience as a CFO or in a senior financial leadership role, preferably in higher education or non-profit sectors
- Master's degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or a related field preferred
- Strong knowledge of innovative economic models and alternative financing solutions
- Deep commitment to values of Christian education and holistic student development

Benefits
- Opportunity to shape and direct the financial future of a forward-thinking institution
- Vibrant Christian community that values faith, service, and excellence in education
- Chance to contribute to transformation of higher education by developing innovative financial models

Others
We seek a visionary financial leader with a passion for creating sustainable solutions in higher education. If you are committed to the values of Christian education and possess a deep understanding of innovative economic models, we encourage you to apply.

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