Vice President for Finance and Planning
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- Illinois State University
- Location
- Normal, Illinois
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Job Details
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal, Illinois
Title: Vice President for Finance and Planning
Division Name: Finance and Planning
Department: Vice President Finance & Planning
Campus Location: Normal, IL
Illinois State University invites nominations and applications as it seeks an innovative, visionary, collaborative, and experienced professional to lead as the next Vice President for Finance and Planning. Reporting to President Aondover Tarhule and serving as a key member of the President’s Cabinet, the Vice President for Finance and Planning (VPFP) has three broad primary responsibilities: chief financial officer, chief planning and budgeting officer, and head of the Finance and Planning Division.
The mission of the Division of Finance and Planning is to provide a broad range of administrative leadership and services to Illinois State University in the areas of budgeting, financial management, payroll processing, risk management, student accounts, procurement, facilities services, human resources, information technology and business intelligence, environmental health and safety, energy management, parking and transportation, strategic planning and institutional research, and policy analysis in the most effective and efficient manner possible so that the University can excel in its mission and achieve its vision as stated in Excellence by Design, the strategic plan for 2024 – 2029.
The leader of this division with approximately 700 employees must be a person of integrity who shares the values of Illinois State University and can model the collaboration, transparency, and commitment to service that are at the heart of this division. In addition, the next VPFP is expected to be strategic in developing and implementing a 21st-century budget model. This is an outstanding opportunity for an analytical and experienced leader who can envision the big picture and work closely in a shared governance environment to inspire and lead those who will implement approaches to achieving the University’s mission.
This search is expected to progress quickly through fall 2024 so that the new Vice President for Finance and Planning can begin work early in 2025.
EXPECTED QUALITIES
To be successful as a member of the collaborative senior leadership team at Illinois State University, the Vice President for Finance and Planning is expected to have these professional and personal qualities:
1. A deep commitment to students and their success;
2. A strong orientation to team and to collective success;
3. Superior oral and written communications skills, especially the ability to listen carefully and effectively;
4. Ability to encourage forward thinking and innovation in the changing higher education landscape;
5. Ability to effectively develop and lead diverse teams of professionals;
6. Outstanding problem-solving skills;
7. Strong collaborative interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive and effective relationships across campus with administrators, faculty, staff, students, and external constituents; and
8. Understanding of the interrelationships and dependencies between academic and administrative units at a university.
$250,000 to $300,000, combined with an excellent benefits package
Required QualificationsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants for the Vice President for Finance and Planning position shall demonstrate all of these required qualifications:
1. An earned advanced degree (beyond bachelor’s);
2. A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in senior administrative leadership in financial and planning operations at a university, including supervision of cross-divisional teams;
3. A record of successful experience in financial, capital, and budget planning and management;
4. Demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion; and
5. Experience in and commitment to working within a shared governance environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants for the Vice President for Finance and Administration position may also demonstrate some of these preferred qualifications:
1. Experience managing the kinds of departments overseen by the VPFP at Illinois State University;
2. An understanding of and commitment to the teaching, research, and service missions of a university;
3. In-depth knowledge of the full range of issues addressed by an administration and finance executive in a public university setting; and
4. An understanding of the culture of a large, residential, research-oriented university.
Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Remain at a workstation for extended periods
2. Move about in various locations on and off campus as needed to complete day-to-day work
3. Effectively communicate on a daily basis
January 2025
Special Instructions for ApplicantsNOMINATIONS AND APPLICATIONS
Academic Search is partnering with Illinois State University for this search. Confidential inquiries, nominations, and applications are invited. To submit a nomination, please send an email to IllinoisVPFP@academicsearch.org; be sure to include the nominee’s full name, title, position, and email address.
Those who are considering applying are encouraged to request a confidential conversation with either Senior Consultant: Dr. Ginny Horvath (ginny.horvath@academicsearch.org) or Dr. Carlos Medina (carlos.medina@academicsearch.org). Initial review of applications will begin on November 1, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.
Applications should be sent electronically to IllinoisVPFP@academicsearch.org.
Meghan Lugo, mmlugo1@ilstu.edu
Important Information for ApplicantsThis position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.
If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.
Application Opened: 10/01/2024 09:00 AM CST
Application Closes: Open until filled
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About
Illinois State University, founded in 1857, is the oldest public university in Illinois. Illinois State is a co-educational, residential university committed to fostering a small-college atmosphere with large-university opportunities and promoting the highest academic standards in teaching, scholarship, and community service. Serving more than 20,000 students, our six colleges offer 178 undergraduate majors, 77 minors, 102 master’s programs, 18 doctoral degrees, and 42 certificate options. We have repeatedly been named a “Great Place to Work” by the Chronicle of Higher Education.
Illinois State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our mission.
Vision
Illinois State University, a first-choice public university, will be increasingly recognized as a national leader for educating high-achieving, motivated students who seek an individualized and transformative experience at an institution that:
- Offers premier undergraduate and graduate programs that integrate traditional knowledge and methods with emerging ideas and innovations
- Generates knowledge through high-quality research, scholarship, and creative activities
- Supports student learning and development inside and outside of the classroom
- Serves the region, state, nation, and world through its commitments to responsible stewardship, meaningful civic engagement, cultural enrichment, and the development of global citizens
Mission
We at Illinois State University work as a diverse community of scholars with a commitment to fostering a small-college atmosphere with large-university opportunities. We promote the highest academic standards in our teaching, scholarship, public service and the connections we build among them. We devote all of our resources and energies to creating the most supportive and productive community possible to serve the citizens of Illinois and beyond.
Values
Pursuit of Learning and Scholarship
Illinois State University works with students as partners in their educational development inside and outside of the classroom so that students come to appreciate learning as an active and lifelong process. The University contributes new knowledge through research, scholarship, and creative activities in which all students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to participate. Faculty members embrace a balanced teacher–scholar model that values their contributions as teachers (facilitators of learning) and scholars (creators and discoverers of knowledge and information).
Individualized Attention
Illinois State University provides a supportive environment that places all learners at the center of teaching and scholarship. Innovative curricular and cocurricular programs, strong student-faculty-staff connections, and superior student services focus on each student as an individual. The University fosters academic and personal growth, recognizes unique educational aspirations, and acknowledges that each faculty and staff member is integral to student success.
Diversity
Illinois State University affirms and encourages community and a respect for differences by fostering an inclusive environment characterized by cultural understanding, ethical behavior, and social justice. The University supports a diverse faculty and staff who mentor a diverse student population. The University endeavors to provide opportunities for all students, staff, and faculty to participate in a global society.
Integrity
Illinois State University promotes an environment defined by the highest ethical standards. Leadership of the University is characterized by stability, adherence to shared values, collaborative decision making, and accountable stewardship of all university resources. Members of the University community work collaboratively through shared governance to ensure the success of the University and are dedicated to making ongoing improvements, always enhancing their contribution to Illinois State University and building on prior accomplishments. Teaching and learning, including research and creative activities, are conducted at the highest level of academic quality and integrity.
Civic Engagement
Illinois State University prepares students to be informed and engaged global citizens who will promote and further the goals of society. The University promotes active learning experiences through which students will gain an awareness and understanding of civic engagement as a lifelong responsibility. The University partners with business, industry, government, and educational entities providing leadership in local, statewide, national, and international initiatives; expanding service and outreach; and enhancing financial support for instructional, scholarly, and service activities.
Illinois State University, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding affirmative action, nondiscrimination, and anti-harassment. Illinois State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, order of protection, gender identity and expression, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, unfavorable military discharge, or status as a veteran in employment, educational programs and activities, or admissions. Inquiries or complaints may be addressed by contacting the director of the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access by email at EqualOpportunity@IllinoisState.edu, by calling (309) 438-3383, or by mail at Illinois State University, Campus Box 1280, Normal, IL 61790.
- Website
- https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/prospective/opportunities/
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- 309-438-8311
- Location
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Campus Box 1300
Illinois State University
Normal
Illinois
61790
US
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