Vice President for Finance and Administration

Vice President for Finance and Administration

Founded in 1931, Ringling College of Art and Design is a private, not-for-profit, undergraduate institution recognized as one of the leading art and design colleges in the nation. Located in Sarasota, Florida, the College enrolls approximately 1,500 students from across the United States and more than 50 countries. Ringling College seeks a Vice President for Finance and Administration (VPFA) to help achieve its vision of becoming the preeminent art and design college in the world.

The VPFA will be a strategic, innovative, and collaborative leader that serves as the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer of the College. Reporting directly to the new president, Dr. Davis Schneiderman, the VPFA serves as a key member of the senior leadership team. The VPFA will partner closely with the Board of Trustees, senior administrators, and campus stakeholders to align financial and administrative strategies with the College’s mission, vision, and strategic priorities.

The VPFA is responsible for the overall leadership, strategy, and oversight of financial operations and key administrative functions. These include business affairs, human resources, facilities, public safety, auxiliary enterprises, and related operations, including Studio Labs and the Sarasota Art Museum business functions.

The College seeks a highly accomplished and mission-driven leader with a demonstrated record of success in financial and administrative leadership within a complex organization. The successful candidate will bring at least 10 years of progressive leadership experience in finance and administration and exhibit the ability to align financial planning with institutional priorities.

Experience in higher education or a mission-driven nonprofit organization is preferred. This is a full-time position that will be performed on site in Florida. Salary will be commensurate with experience with a generous benefits package. The full position profile can be found on our website https://dsgco.com/search/23098-ringling-college-of-art-and-design-vp-for-finance-and-administration.

Expressions of interest and nominations are being accepted and will continue until the position is filled. Application materials should include a letter of interest and a resume/CV and can be submitted using the DSG Global online portal.

Nominations and inquiries can be directed to:

Susan VanGilder, Managing Director
Kamilah Allen, Senior Associate
RinglingCollegeVPFinance@dsgco.com

Ringling College of Art and Design is an equal opportunity employer