Vice President Administration & Finance

Department:

Division of Administration and Finance

Position Overview:

The Vice President for Administration and Finance (VPAF) serves as the University’s chief fiscal and administrative officer, overseeing all aspects of the University’s operations: budget and finance, physical plant operations, infrastructure and environment, capital improvements, campus police, and human resources and strategic talent management.

Why Work at UMBC?

UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $350,000 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available. What is it like to work at UMBC? Check out Glassdoor or Indeed. For 15 years in a row UMBC has been recognized as a Great College to Work For!

Telework:

A hybrid telework schedule may be available.

Responsibilities:

The Vice President for Administration and Finance (VPAF) will help to further bolster the University’s standing among the nation’s leading institutions and advance the strategic goals of the institution. Reporting directly to President Valerie Sheares Ashby, this position presents a compelling opportunity to play a critical role in developing and implementing effective fiscal management, administrative, and operational strategies in support of the next era in UMBC’s dynamic trajectory. The VPAF is responsible for a campus-wide enterprise of $700 million and facilitates financial strength and sustainability, operational effectiveness, and the delivery of optimized services for the functional units of budget and finance, physical plant operations, infrastructure and environment, capital improvements, campus police, and human resources and strategic talent management. As a member of the president’s senior leadership team, the VPAF will be a vital strategic partner to the president, provost, and senior leadership team as they implement the University’s new strategic plan; identify and leverage new revenue generation opportunities; continuously assess structures, policies, and practices for maximum effectiveness; and affirm and advance an inclusive workplace and culture, rooted in equity. UMBC VPAF Leadership Profile.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

The VPAF should be a forward thinking, solution-oriented, collaborative, and savvy leader whose style builds trust within the campus community and across the wide swath of UMBC partners and constituent groups. The VPAF will be adept at change management, with the ability to advocate for and bolster a suite of university services, motivate and inspire colleagues, and manage complex and intersecting priorities, while maintaining forward momentum. The VPAF will have the ability to coalesce institutional priorities and achieve transformative results using appropriate technology and sophisticated data analysis to inform strategic decisions. Demonstrated progressively responsible experience, expertise, and successful outcomes leading financial strategy, budget, and business operations teams across a complex organizational structure and an earned bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, finance, or a closely related field are required.

Preferred Qualifications:

An advanced degree and experience working in higher education administration are highly preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the leadership profile. WittKieffer is assisting the University of Maryland, Baltimore County in this search. WittKieffer Posting Nominations, inquiries, and application materials can be directed to Jen Meyers Pickard, Ph.D., and Christy Pratt at UMBC-VPAF@wittkieffer.com.

Closing Date:

Open until filled.

Benefits:

UMBC offers a rich benefits package. Regular and grant funded regular positions (Full benefits summary click here): Generous Leave which includes accruing:

• 22 Days of Annual Leave
• 15 Days of Sick Leave
• 15 Holidays
• 3 Personal Days

Tuition Remission:

• 8 credit hours per semester
• Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment

Additional Benefits:

• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities
• & Much more

Salary:

Salary: $350,000 - $425,000 depending on qualifications and experience. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Hours:

Full-time

Type:

Regular

FLSA Status:

Exempt