The University of Alabama (UA) invites applications and nominations for the position of Vice President for Finance and Operations, and Treasurer (VPF&O).
Located in the heart of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, UA is one of the nation's premier universities, offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in nearly 200 fields of study. With more than 1,000 acres of tree-lined academic core campus and over 300 state-of-the-art facilities, UA is among the most beautiful and most inspiring college campuses in the nation. In fall 2023, UA set a new enrollment record of 39,623 students, including the largest first-year student class to ever enroll. UA is also a leader among public universities in the enrollment of National Merit Scholars, with a record 1,142 enrolled. As the state's flagship university, UA is among the top doctoral research universities in the United States and is classified as an R1 (Very High Research Activity) university in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Since 2015, UA has invested over $1.1 billion in the physical campus, adding more than 2.55 million gross square feet of space, over 150 new research-intensive faculty, signature research areas (e.g., the Alabama Research Institutes), and a growing number of partnerships with industry and with state and federal agencies.
The VPF&O is the chief business officer for UA and reports directly to, and serves at the pleasure of, the President. In support and collaboration with the President and his executive team, the VPF&O advances the mission and vision of UA and provides executive level leadership, strategic direction, and management oversight for all aspects of the University's financial and operational resources. The VPF&O is engaged in all aspects of capital, operational, and financial planning, including developing and sustaining a long-term economic model that ensures the viability of UA. As CFO, she or he is responsible for risk management and compliance with audit, legal, and donor requirements and Internal Revenue Service, federal, and state regulations, stewarding and controlling the flow of funds though the organization and maintaining their integrity. The VPF&O also represents UA on financial and capital matters to The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees. For more information on UA's financial reports, see .
The VPF&O leads UA's Division of Finance and Operations, an administrative organizational structure that includes more than 1,300 team members across nine departments, including all aspects of finance, business analytics and process improvement, compliance and risk services, campus development, enterprise operations, facilities and grounds, human resources, public safety, and shared administrative services. Further information about the Finance and Operations division and these responsibilities may be found at .
The VPF&O is expected to play a significant role in advancing the mission and strategic direction of the University.
Qualifications: A bachelor's degree is required. An advanced degree is preferred. Substantial progressive financial and operational leadership experience is required, with some experience at a college or university strongly preferred.
The successful candidate for VPF&O will demonstrate:
Responsibilities and Leadership Agenda: The VPF&O at UA will be expected to:
How to Apply:
The University of Alabama is being assisted by Academic Search. Applications should consist of a substantive cover letter, a current resume, and a list of at least five professional references with full contact information. No references will be contacted without explicit permission of the candidate. Applications, nominations, and expressions of interest can be submitted electronically, and in confidence, to:
The position is open until filled but only applications received by Thursday, May 9, 2024, can be assured full consideration. Confidential discussions about this opportunity may be arranged by contacting consultants Ann Die Hasselmo at and Chris Butler at .
Further information about UA may be found at and an institutional opportunity profile may be found at .
Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" Poster