What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration position at University of Illinois Springfield?
Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration
Posting Category: E
About UIS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves more than 4,000 students in 44 graduate and 56 undergraduate programs. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at http://www.uis.edu.
Application deadline: Open Until Filled
Priority consideration will be given to materials received by April 11, 2025.
Application Procedure:
To apply candidates should submit 1) a letter of intent addressing how the candidate’s experiences match the position requirements; 2) a current CV/resume; and 3) contact information for at least five professional references, including email addresses and a brief note of the candidate’s working relationship with each. References will not be contacted without the prior knowledge and approval of the candidate and at a later stage in the search.
Academic Search is assisting the University of Illinois Springfield in this search. To ensure full consideration, inquiries, nominations, and applications (PDF preferred) should be submitted electronically, in confidence, to UISVCFA@academicsearch.org. When submitting a nomination, please include the nominee’s full name, title, position, and email address.
More information about this search can be found on the Academic Search website at this url: https://www.academicsearch.org/open-searches-public/entry/21075/?search=21075
Approved Salary Range: $180,000 to $220,000
Summary:
The Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration is an executive-level position reporting directly to the Chancellor and serving as a member of the Chancellor's Cabinet. As a member of the central administrative team, the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration shares in the formulation and implementation of the University's mission to provide a uniquely student-centered educational experience both in and out of the classroom through active learning, meaningful research and impactful civic engagement that prepares graduates to contribute fully to society. The VCFA has responsibility for budgetary and financial accountability and creating financial and administrative strategies to support and enhance those goals.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership and executive oversight of the University’s financial and administrative operations including fiscal planning, budget development and control, purchasing and procurement, contract management, human resources, facilities management, public safety and environmental safety.
- Act as Chief Financial Officer of the University. Oversee the preparation of the University’s operating budget, audit, capital and deferred maintenance requests, and all financial reports. Administer cash management and investment programs. Serve as liaison in the preparation of budgets for auxiliary enterprises. Direct efforts to achieve organizational efficiencies and opportunities to strengthen the University’s financial position.
- Ensure university compliance with state and federal regulations. Direct the development of applicable university policies and procedures to ensure their proper documentation and consistent application.
- Formulate, maintain and update organization and strategic plans for the division and ensure that appropriate assessment tools are available and used for all significant functions.
- Chair or serve on various campus committees including Chair, University Planning and Budget Committee; Chair, UIS Tuition and Fees Committee; Chair, Facilities Space Allocation Committee; Member of Strategic Hiring Committee, administration’s collective bargaining team while representing UIS on several system-level advisory committees.
- Represent the University on budgetary and administrative matters to external constituents; serve as a liaison for accreditation visits and campus tours for trustees, state and local agencies, and community groups.
- Maintain appropriate communications with the Chancellor, the Provost, other Vice Chancellors, other administrators, faculty, staff, students, external community, System administrators and governmental agencies or affiliates for the university and the division.
- Provide supervisory oversight of the following units: Administrative Affairs, Facilities and Services, Human Resources, Public Safety, Research Administration Post Awards, and Purchasing.
- Perform other assignments as directed by the Chancellor.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree in business, finance, economics or an advanced degree in related field.
Minimum of 10 years of progressive financial administration experience at an organization of similar size and complexity to UIS, including experience developing financial and business policies and practices.
Experience developing, implementing and managing strategic, multi-year budgets and applied knowledge of a wide variety of financing techniques and budget models, preferably at an academic institution.
Experience with strategic planning and campus master planning, including the ability to apply critical and strategic thinking to important financial, academic and administrative issues.
Ability to communicate complex financial information to a general audience and to effectively articulate an institution’s financial vision, goals, strategies and requirements to a wide range of internal and external audiences.
Experience providing financial analysis during collective bargaining.
Experience with process improvement strategies.
Executive-level problem-solving and organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Ability to lead effectively using collaboration and effective communication to guide decision-making and influence critical operations; a proven team player
Knowledge and understanding of a shared governance system.
Commitment to embracing and enhancing diversity, affirmative action, and equal opportunity.
Understanding of and commitment to the mission and goals of a liberal arts university and a willingness to play an active role in the life of the university.
Ability to travel and work evening and weekend hours as necessary.
Priorities
- Continue to update, implement and report on the progress of the university’s 5-year deficit reduction plan
- Improve the university community’s understanding of and involvement in the budgeting process
- Implement a more transparent, accountable and effective budget model or process
- Secure funding solutions for aspirational construction projects that include a new Child Development Center, Public Safety Building, Soccer Field, Press Box and Bleachers, and library and learning center (in progress)
Travel Requirements:
10%
Employment Policies and other information:
UIS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive campus community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.
The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.
The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current or former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment.
Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.
UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State University Retirement System.
- You will not pay Social Security taxes and your earning will not be on your Social Security Record. (Your record will, however, show your Medicare wages.
- Your pension from the State Universities Retirement System may affect the amount of your:
- Social Security benefit and
- Social Security benefit as a spouse
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting UIS HR at hremployment@uis.edu or call 217-206-6652.
Salary : $180,000 - $220,000
