Vice President for Finance and Administration

Vice President for Finance and Administration

Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT Full-time Finance

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Vice President for Finance and Administration

Southern Connecticut State University, a comprehensive public university in New Haven, Connecticut, is launching a national search for its Vice President for Finance and Administration (VPFA).

Southern seeks an accomplished and innovative financial leader with a keen desire to serve a diverse and complex institution.

The new VPFA will have the opportunity to work with Dr. Dwayne Smith, Southern’s dynamic interim president, a strong senior leadership team, an exceptional faculty, a dedicated staff, and impressive students in ensuring the University’s position as a vibrant institution offering a 21st-century education of excellence.

A partially residential university, Southern currently enrolls approximately 8,800 students, 6,781 of whom are full- and part-time undergraduates and 2,039 of whom are full- and part-time graduate students.

The heart and soul of Southern is its mission, the cornerstones of which are academic excellence, access, social justice, and service for the public good.

Southern is a truly student-centered campus that provides for the students an educational experience that is equal to what they would find at more prestigious institutions.

The cornerstones of Southern’s mission form a unity : providing an excellent education available to all who can benefit from it at an affordable price is Southern’s primary contribution to social justice.

The VPFA reports to the President and serves as Chief Financial Officer for the University. The individual will serve as a member of the President’s Cabinet and is responsible for the oversight of accounting and finance;

facilities operations; university police department; and human resources. The VPFA plays a major leadership role in advancing and enabling the University’s mission, through setting strategy and priorities, defining resource allocation, partnering effectively across campus, and building a culture of service, transparency, and compliance.

For full consideration, applications should be received by September 30, 2024 .

Candidates should provide the following :

• Letter of interest addressing the experience and qualifications identified in the profile.
• Five professional references with email addresses and phone numbers provided (references will not be contacted without prior permission from the applicant).

Please direct any nominations, expressions of interest, or questions regarding the application process to SCSU-VPFA@agbsearch.

com or the AGB Search team :

Southern Connecticut State University is an Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University seeks to enhance the diversity of its faculty and staff.

People of color, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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