Vice President for Finance and Administration - Kansas City, United States - Rockhurst University

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Kansas City - Kansas City, MO

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Rockhurst University announces the search for its next Vice President for Finance and Administration (VPFA).

The VPFA reports directly to the University President and is a key partner in the President's Cabinet, planning and implementing strategy for institutional success and fostering a healthy, vibrant organizational culture.

Responsible for the administrative and operational aspects of the University, the VPFA oversees all finance and business operations including budget development, modeling and forecasting, and asset management, as well as facilities management, human resources, and information technology.

The VPFA works closely with the Finance and Audit Committees of the Board of Trustees.

The VPFA is expected to lead with a growth mindset that fosters a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and effective risk management.

Additionally, the VPFA is charged with working collaboratively with the President and the Cabinet to successfully implement the University's strategic plan.

The successful VPFA candidate brings ten or more years of proven, progressive experience managing financial and administrative operations that includes the cultivation of a bold, nimble, and entrepreneurial culture.

As one of 27 Jesuit universities in the U.S., Rockhurst is a top ranked regional university located in the heart of Kansas City, Missouri committed to creating a more just world through inclusive, innovative, and transformative education.

As a comprehensive university and supportive community of just over 3,500 undergraduate and graduate students, our mission is to form lifelong learners in the Catholic, Jesuit, liberal arts tradition who engage the complexities of our world and serve others as compassionate, thoughtful leaders.

Roles and Responsibilities:
Provide executive level vision, leadership, planning and direction for the business affairs of the University.
Develop long-term cost-effective financing strategies to fund the University programs and services, facilities expansion, operations, and maintenance.

Analyze operations to evaluate performance of the University and its staff in meeting objectives or to determine areas of revenue enhancement, cost reduction, program improvement, policy change and effective risk management.

Direct, plan, or implement policies, objectives, or activities to ensure continuing operations, to maximize returns on investments, and to increase productivity.

Prepare budgets for approval, including those for funding the implementation of programs.

Responsible for directing the financial planning, implementation and administration of comprehensive policies and procedures necessary to monitor and maintain the financial sustainability of the University.

As such, the VPFA regularly reports to the President, the Finance Committee and the Board of Trustees on the soundness of financial planning activities, financial conditions affecting the University's financial performance and plans for responding to indications of financial challenges.

Assist in the administration of a comprehensive facilities plan and information technology plan necessary to determine and meet the University's diverse needs.

Supervise all business office and related activities, including the controller/accounting functions, human resources, payroll, physical plant, information technology/computer services, student accounts, investment/endowment management, legal, and contractual relationships with third party vendors providing services to the University.

Qualifications:
Proven success with strategic financial planning and analysis, budgeting, contract management, and investment/endowment management.
Personal qualities that exemplify the University's Jesuit character, mission and commitment to excellence.

An active approach to leadership by example and influence along with a collaborative, team-oriented and highly communicative personal style will be essential skills for this trusted position on the President's Cabinet.

Prior experience in higher education or experience with higher education clients.


Specific Requirements Include:

A minimum of ten years of relevant, increasing levels of experience and responsibility with financial management and leadership in a higher education or similarly complex, professional environment with a proven history of significant accomplishment.

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, economics, finance, or related field required. A master's degree and/or related credentials (e.g., CPA) preferred.
A minimum of ten years supervisory experience leading teams representing multiple functional areas.
Excellent listening, writing, speaking and analytical skills.
Integrity and candor.

Direct experience with high level, multi-year financial modeling, scenario planning and analysis, supporting strategic plans with multiple interdependencies and competing priorities.

Strong knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic financial planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, and adept coordination of financial resources.

Required Competencies:
Interpersonal - Ability to work well with others both internally and externally.
Communication, oral and written - Ability to communicate effectively with others using both the written and spoken word.

Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with the Board of Directors, administration, and other internal and external stakeholders.

Complex Problem Solving Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Critical Thinking Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her own drive or initiative.

Team-focused - Ability to work with a diverse group of people towards a common goal.

Judgement and Decision Making Ability to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and choose the most appropriate paths.

Competitiveness - Willingness to strive to get ahead or to finish projects with a collaborative approach.
Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of internal customers' needs while following University procedures.
Time-Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
Adaptability - Ability to adapt to work-related changes.

Full-time Rockhurst employees enjoy an excellent benefits package including:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short- and long-term disability
Life insurance
Long Term Care insurance
125 Tax Savings Plan
Tax deferred retirement plan.
Tuition Remission for undergraduate and graduate classes for employees
Tuition Remission for undergraduate classes for spouses and dependent children
Vacation and sick time along with 15 paid holidays.

All applications, nominations and inquiries are invited.

Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the qualifications, roles and responsibilities.

Review of applications will begin immediately. Please contact Mr. Greg Addison at with any questions about the position or process. The search will remain open until an appointment is made.

Applicants who would enhance the diversity of the University, such as individuals from historically underrepresented groups, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Rockhurst University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and uses E-Verify. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Rockhurst University is committed to creating a diverse working environment.

The University recruits and employs successful candidates without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and/or disability in employment, educational programs, or activities that it operates.

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