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Chief Financial Officer, #496286

Employer
Lamar University
Location
Beaumont, TX

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Employment Type
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Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Posting Number:

20112384

Position Title:

Chief Financial Officer, #496286

Position Type:

Staff

Department:

VP for Finance and Operations Dept

Job Summary/Basic Function:

About This Role:
Lamar University invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for the position of Chief Financial Officer. Lamar University is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities.

The Chief Financial Officer serves as a member of the executive leadership team for Lamar University and reports directly to the President. The CFO oversees seven financial services departments, the university’s operating budget that exceeds $260M, and shared business services while also supporting innovation in academic programs.

What You’ll Do – Position Duties

As a member of our team, you will have an impact on our clients through accomplishment of the following responsibilities:The CFO is responsible for providing executive management for the business operation and ensuring the fiscal integrity of the university. These responsibilities include

  • Strategic financial planning, budgeting, shared business services, controller office, financial controls and compliance, post-award administration, payroll services, procurement and payment services, student business services and treasury.
  • Collaborative reporting and communications with the Texas State University System, as well as other state and federal agencies will be a key responsibility in this position.
  • The successful candidate will also personify Lamar’s core value of Excellence – We attract and retain a diverse group of promising students and provide them with an intellectually demanding, relevant education.

Who We Are:

LU offers more than 100 programs of study leading to bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees and is one of 29 public universities recognized as a Doctoral/Research University by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. As an emerging Hispanic-serving institution, Lamar is home to more than 17,000 students, and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas.

The 333-acre campus in Beaumont, TX, 90 miles east of Houston and about 25 miles west of Louisiana, has a population of 409,000 in the Beaumont-Port Arthur Metropolitan area. The region boasts a lower cost of living than the national average and most cities in the state and provides countless job opportunities in the area for science, research, engineering, and higher education. The gulf coastline offers sweeping, gorgeous sunsets and beach strolls, with exciting places like Houston or Lake Charles, LA for getaways only an hour away.

Lamar University is committed to fostering a culture of diversity where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can learn, work, and serve.

Benefits – Job Perks:

At Lamar University one of the ways we show value to our team members is by offering the following perks:

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package

· Health, dental & vision insurance

· Life insurance

· State of Texas Retirement plans

· Tuition reimbursement for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependent

· Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays.

Minimum Qualifications:

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

To be successful in this role and a great addition to our team we need you to come with the following:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Degree in a business or financially related field, and experience demonstrating the required knowledge and abilities to be successful in the role.
  • Proven and substantive senior level administrative experience with a record of proven accomplishments as an administrator at educational institution or equivalent.

EEO Statement:

Lamar University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Veteran's Preference Statement:

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

Security Sensitive Statement:

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Salary:

Commensurate

Posting Date:

05/06/2022

Close Date:

06/30/2022

Open Until Filled:

No

Special Instructions:

A completed application will include a cover letter addressing the characteristics in the profile, curriculum vitae and the names, email addresses and phone numbers of five references, none of whom will be contacted without the permission of the applicant. The position will remain open until filled, but only applications received by June 30th, 2022, can be assured full consideration.If you wish to have a confidential discussion regarding this position, you may contact asanchez95@lamar.edu.

Organization

Texas Roots. Infinite Possibilities.

Lamar University students enjoy small classes where they can build lasting friendships with professors and peers. The 270-acre campus is in Beaumont, Texas, located about 90 miles east of Houston and 25 miles west of the Louisiana border. A comprehensive public university, Lamar gives students a chance to explore a variety of interests to prepare them to succeed in whatever fields they choose.

Academics

A member of the Texas State University System, Lamar University offers 63 undergraduate, 47 master's and nine doctoral degree programs. The university has more than 13,000 students enrolled in five academic colleges - Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and Human Development, Engineering, Fine Arts and Communication. Lamar also offers the College of Graduate Studies and academic programs such as the Center for General Studies.

Students have access to numerous opportunities for scholarships, undergraduate research and study abroad programs. Lamar University students have: 

  • Performed research for NASA and flown experiments on NASA reduced-gravity flights.
  • Presented original research at academic conferences as undergraduates in fields including mathematics, business and sociology.
  • Enjoyed a 73 percent acceptance rate to medical and dental schools in recent years, compared to a 39 percent acceptance rate statewide.
  • Gone on to lead major companies and make a name for themselves in fields from art and music to nursing and engineering.

Athletics

Students can participate in or cheer on their peers in more than a dozen NCAA Division I sports. Last year, the Cardinals were Southland Conference champions in men's golf, cross country and women's tennis. The volleyball and men's basketball teams were regular season co-champs and the women's basketball team was Southland Conference East Division champion. The LU baseball program has produced several major leaguers. The women's soccer program is entering its second season. The golf team has topped national rankings in recent years.

LU is beginning to rebuild a football program. A coach was hired in 2008. The stadium and athletic complex are being renovated, and the Cardinals plan to return to the gridiron in 2010.

Campus Life

A building boom at Lamar University in the past decade has given students access to state-of-the art facilities for learning, playing, dining and living.

Residents of Cardinal Village, the modern residence halls, have private bedrooms, high-speed Internet and amenities including an outdoor pool, basketball courts and community centers. The new dining hall offers a bistro ambience with international and American cuisine.

Working out in the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center is like a trip to an exclusive gym where students have an automatic membership. Features include a 43-foot climbing wall, an elevated jogging track, new cardiovascular and weighttraining equipment, and courts for sports such as basketball, racquetball and indoor soccer. Competitive types can participate in intramural sports ranging from basketball and flag football to dodgeball, cricket and pool.

Making friends and building a social network is easy at Lamar with more than 100 clubs and organizations registered on campus. Through campus organizations, students can:

  • Join a fraternity or sorority
  • Get involved in community service
  • Delve into a cause
  • Nurture spiritual beliefs
  • Start networking in future professions
  • Do all of the above.

LU is a short drive from many outdoor adventures: a day at the beach, canoeing or fishing on area rivers and bayous, hiking in the Big Thicket National Preserve. Shopping and entertainment options also are nearby including theaters, museums and live music venues large and small.

History

Lamar University was founded in 1923 as South Park Junior College a few blocks from the current location. The name changed to Lamar College in 1932 to honor Mirabeau B. Lamar, second president of the Republic of Texas and the "Father of Education" in Texas. In 1951, the school became Lamar State College of Technology, a state-supported four-year institution, the first junior college in Texas to make such a transition. The name changed to Lamar University in 1971. The university joined the Texas State University System in 1995.

Visit/Apply

Visit campus to learn more about all Lamar University has to offer. Guided campus tours normally are scheduled at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.

To arrange a campus visit, call (409) 880-8316 or e-mail recruitment@lamar.edu

To apply for admission, financial aid and scholarships, go to http://lamar.edu/admissions

 

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