Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Overview

New Jersey Institute of Technology

Senior Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) seeks an experienced and innovative financial leader to serve as its next Senior Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer (SVP-CFO). This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of NJIT by guiding its financial strategy, supporting the implementation of a new decentralized budget model, and aligning resources with the ambitious goals of the NJIT Strategic Plan 2030. Applications, inquiries, and nominations are invited.

NJIT is a leading producer of technological talent and knowledge in New Jersey and a nexus of innovation. The university is highly regarded for alumni outcomes and academic quality, with recognition from sources including The Wall Street Journal, Payscale, The Princeton Review, U.S. News & World Report, and Carnegie Classification as an R1 research university. The university’s impact includes a fall 2024 student body of 13,247, a $2.8 billion annual economic impact, and ranking among the top public national universities in the state.

Reporting structure : The SVP-CFO reports directly to the President and works collaboratively with senior academic and administrative leadership and the Board of Trustees to provide strategic advice to support fiscal health and growth objectives. The SVP-CFO oversees a portfolio of $809 million and an endowment valued at $167 million, and supports and staffs the Board of Trustees Finance and Audit Committee, Foundation Board of Directors Audit and Finance Committee, the NJIT Joint Investment Committee, and the University Senate Committee on Finance.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the president and senior leadership to implement an ambitious, forward-looking strategic plan that guides the university through today’s higher education environment toward a stronger future.
• Provide strategic financial leadership and oversight of NJIT’s finances, including management of the portfolio of $809 million and the endowment of $167 million.
• Support and staff committees governed by the Board of Trustees and related governing bodies (Finance and Audit Committee, Foundation Audit and Finance Committee, Joint Investment Committee, University Senate Committee on Finance).
• Lead change management initiatives and advocate for a suite of university services, motivating colleagues and managing complex, intersecting priorities while maintaining momentum.
• Demonstrate strong communication, collaboration, and inclusive decision-making to advance student success and best practices in finance and administration.

Qualifications

Application Process

WittKieffer is assisting NJIT in this search. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by October 17, 2025 . Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the leadership profile.

Applications, nominations, and inquiries can be directed to Jessica Herrington, Jen Pickard, Ph.D., and Julia Bradley at : [contact information transformed in refined version] .

Compensation

Compensation Range : $380,000 - $410,000

Diversity and Inclusion

As an EEO employer, NJIT is committed to building a diverse and inclusive teaching, research, and working environment and strongly encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women.

As a Minority Serving Institution with designations as an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), NJIT is committed to embracing diversity, centering equity, and practicing inclusion with the goal of sustaining a culture of belonging. NJIT celebrates the diversity of our university community and recognizes the contributions of its members. We strive to cultivate a campus culture that promotes inclusive excellence among our faculty, staff, students, and external partners.

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