Chief Financial Officer and Vice President for Finance and Administration - University Of The, Inc.arnate Word : Job Details

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All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in this profile. WittKieffer is assisting University of the Incarnate Word in this search. For full consideration, candidate materials should be received by February 12, 2025. Application materials should be submitted using WittKieffer's candidate portal. Nominations and inquiries can be directed to: Ryan Crawford and Kim Migoya at [email protected]. A detailed leadership profile is available at wittkieffer.com.

Position Information

UIW Mission

University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary

The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) seeks a mission-driven, experienced, highly collegial, and collaborative finance leader to serve as its next Chief Financial Officer and Vice President for Finance and Administration (VPFA).

As the University continues to advance strategic priorities that were set forth in 2018 and approaches its 150th anniversary, it has embarked on a strategic planning process focused on identifying opportunities to further advance its mission. The University has engaged constituents during the 2024 spring semester and will continue discussions over the course of the 2024-25 academic year so that the next VPFA can engage in the strategic planning process.

UIW has been identified year after year as one of the nation's Great Colleges to Work For based on employee feedback. UIW offers an outstanding benefits package for full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, numerous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, and retirement benefits.

Job Duties

Reporting directly to the President, the VPFA is responsible for the stewardship of the institution's financial, physical, and human resources, overseeing a range of key campus leaders:

• Associate Vice President for Business & Finance / Comptroller
• Associate Vice President for Planning & Campus Facilities Management
• Associate Vice President for Human Resources
• University Police Chief
• Director of Budgeting, Planning, & Analysis
• Director of Environmental Health, Safety, & Risk Management
• Manager, Vehicle Service

The VPFA works closely with other members of the President's leadership team, deans, department chairs, Faculty Senate, and others to ensure the effective and equitable application of UIW's resources in the advancement of its mission.

Qualifications

• Strong strategic planning skills and an understanding of current and future trends impacting higher education.
• A leadership style that prioritizes listening and engagement.
• A record of effective stewardship of an organization's resources.
• The ability to identify processes that support coordination and collaboration.
• A skilled communicator with the ability to translate complex financial information.
• A passion for serving a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students.
• The highest levels of personal and professional integrity.
• An understanding of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition and Catholic Social Teaching.

Required Education

A bachelor's degree in a related field is required.

Required Work Experience

Significant leadership experience in the areas of budget and finance, preferably within an institution of higher education.

Preferred Qualifications

A graduate degree and/or Certified Public Accountant license is preferred.

Posting Number: CA074PO

Number of Vacancies: 1

Job Type: Full Time

Desired Start Date: 06/01/2025

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Open Date: 12/20/2024

Close Date: 02/12/2025

EOE

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion.