| Position Number | 34460 |
|---|---|
| Type of Recruitment | External |
| Position Title | VICE PRESIDENT/FINANCE & ADMIN SERVICES |
| Position Summary | Serves as the Chief Financial Officer of the university, reporting directly to the President. Responsible for the administration, operation and direction of the Finance and Administrative Services Division, which includes an extensive range of areas, including facilities management, financial services and reporting, human resources, auxiliary services, financial planning and budgets, and CMU police. |
| Required Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business or related field. Eight years of experience in finance administration with at least six years in leadership roles, including decision-making, fiduciary, budgetary and supervisory authority. Strong background in financial planning and leadership. Exceptional ability to build and manage teams in a large and diverse environment. Highly developed analytical skills. Demonstrated strong organizational skills, including ability to plan, establish priorities, and handle multiple tasks and projects. Demonstrated highly effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work positively and effectively with the academic community, public officials, media representatives and the public. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive interpersonal collaborations and a customer and employee service orientation in an environment committed to shared governance. Understands the culture of higher education or similarly complex organizations. Demonstrated ability to deliver difficult news and information with compassion, understanding and kindness. Demonstrated ability to exercise problem-solving and decision-making skills. Demonstrated commitment to service, support of the academic mission, and continued advancement of the university in research, teaching and service. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Demonstrated commitment to and experience with sustainable operations at university campus or similar large organization. Ability to perform the essential functions and requirements of the job. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Master’s degree, preferably in business or a related field. Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Experience in complex organizations that may or may not include higher education (e.g., health care, municipalities, etc.) Experience in a unionized environment. Experience with oversight in any of the areas reporting to this position. |
| Duties & Responsibilities | As a member of the executive leadership team, provides strategic direction for the academic, research, and public service mission of the university and maintains a strong working relationship with the president and key senior leaders. Provides visionary, ethical, and strategic leadership in maintaining the financial integrity of the institution. Develops and maintains positive interpersonal collaborations and a customer and employee service orientation in an environment committed to shared governance. Exercises highly effective problem-solving and decision-making skills. Advances the university’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Evaluates the university’s assets for maximum return, fiscal policy development, and long range financial planning. Protects the interests of the university, and actively participates in long-range forecasting and planning. Provides guidance and direction to the university on issues related to its impact on the environment and the health and safety of the university community. Advocates for a university culture of social responsibility/sustainability and health/wellness. Serves as the treasurer to the university Board of Trustees. Serves on appropriate standing university and community committees and coordinates the activities of committees established as advisory to the VP/FAS. Serves as a member of the Emergency Management Council within the university’s Emergency Management Program to oversee the development and management of the institution’s response to an emergency event. Oversees the administration, operation, and direction of Facilities Management, including the overall operations within the areas of campus planning, campus building operations and maintenance, custodial services, energy management, utility systems, landscape and grounds maintenance, major repairs and the construction program. Approves policy and/or procedural changes on matters relative to facilities management, new construction programs, sustainability, resource utilization and related matters. Oversees the administration, operation and direction of Financial Planning and Budgets, including complex budget analysis and institutional financial planning and modeling. Oversees the administration, operation, and direction of Financial Services and Reporting, including accounting, financial analysis and reporting for the total university, payroll processing and expense reimbursement, treasury and investments, risk management, environmental health and safety, and contracting and purchasing services, which includes moving and delivery function, stores/warehouse, mailroom, and fixed assets. Oversees the administration, operation, and direction of all Human Resources activities for staff and student employees, including employment, compensation, professional development and labor relations with seven unionized staff groups, student employees, professional & administrative, and senior officer employees; benefit and wellness plan administration, unemployment, and workers’ compensation for all staff and faculty. Serves as Named Fiduciary for CMU retirement plans. Oversees the administration, operation and direction of CMU Police, including effective traffic and parking controls, a comprehensive crime prevention program, investigation of complaints, safety and security on campus, response to emergencies, and enforcement of laws and local ordinances. Oversees the administration, operation, and direction of Auxiliary Services activities, including Printing Services, the CMU Bookstore, the Bovee University Center, Campus Dining, Events and Conference Services, and other related functions. Coordinates closely with Residence Life about facilities, financial and other matters, as needed. |
| Supervision Exercised | Supervisors are expected to support the Leadership Standards of Central Michigan University and foster a culture that inspires excellence. The Leadership Standards define how we lead and treat others in our teams. As leaders, it is our responsibility to seek input from our teams to continuously improve leadership abilities and demonstration of the standards. Additionally, it is our responsibility to encourage and support the growth and development of those whom we lead. At CMU, we encourage employees to grow both personally and professionally, and thus advance CMU’s culture of excellence. |
| Message to Applicants | Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community. DHR Global is assisting Central Michigan University in this search. Initial screening of the applications and nominations will continue until an appointment is made. Individuals who wish to nominate a candidate should submit a brief letter of nomination including contact information for the nominee. Application materials should include a resume, cover letter, and fundraising history. Submission of documents as separate PDF attachments is strongly encouraged. Inquiries, nominations, and application materials should be directed to DHR Global via the email: mailto:cmu.vpfinance@dhrglobal.com |
| Employee Group | Senior Officer |
| Staff Pay Level | 00 |
| Pay Range | |
| Division | Finance and Administrative Services |
| Department | Finance & Administrative Services |
| Position Status | Regular |
| Position End Date | |
| Employment Status | Full-Time |
| FTE | 1.0 |
| Position Type | 12 month |
| Weekly Work Schedule | Typically Mon-Fri 8-5 |
| Location | Mount Pleasant, MI |
| About the Department | |
| About CMU | Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives. We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence. CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more. Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17. CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant. Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms. |
| CMU Leadership Standards | Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference. We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams. Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position. |
| EEO Statement | CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex‐based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight (see http://www.cmich.edu/ocrie ). If you wish to see “EEO is the Law” posters, please click here . CMU does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a matter. Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be made to CMU’s Title IX Coordinator, the US Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary, or both. CMU’s Title IX Coordinator can be reached at: Phone: 989-774-3253 Office: 103 E. Preston St. Bovee University Center, suite 306 Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 Email: titleix@cmich.edu |
| Posting Ends | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
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