Vice President for Finance and Facilities - Administrator 12

Job Details

Working Title:
Vice President for Finance and Facilities - Administrator 12

Institution:
Southwest Minnesota State University

Classification Title:
MnSCU Administrator 12

Bargaining Unit / Union:
220: Minnesota State Administrator's Plan

City:
Marshall

FLSA:
Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:
Full time

Employment Condition:
Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:
$148,039.00 - $236,748.00

Job Description

Serves as the Chief Financial Officer of the University, provides leadership and is responsible for overall direction and control of many of the University financial, campus safety and facility functions. A key individual in planning for the University’s future, monitoring its present, and reviewing its past.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or closely related field.
• Seven or more years of progressively responsible finance or accounting experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively via written and verbal communication.
• Proficient in the use of accounting and budgeting, cost and financial analysis, financial planning, forecasting, cash flow oversight, and financial reporting.
• Effectiveness in formulating, interpreting, analyzing, and explaining administrative policies, procedures, law, and reports to various constituencies.
• Ability to present information university-wide in understandable terms that provides realistic picture of the financial state of the university.
• Leadership experience managing financial teams or units.

Preferred Qualification

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), or other relevant certifications
• Experience in higher education, K-12 education, or government
• Experience leading transformational change
• Knowledgeable in physical plant operations, planning, construction, and remodeling.
• Knowledgeable in campus safety and security issues.
• Experience in the Minnesota State System
• Experience utilizing the Workday system
• Knowledge in the operations of educational institutions and/or government funded operations.

Priority will be given to those who apply by 3/31/2026.

SMSU is accepting nominations for this position. Please complete the nomination formlinked here or found on the SMSU Job Opportunities website.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)
Monday - Friday; 8:00 am -4:30 pm

Telework (Yes/No)
No

Desired Start Date:
08-12-2026

Open Date:
03-10-2026

Close Date:
08-10-2026

Posting Contact Name:
Bailey Johnson

Posting Contact Email:
bailey.johnson.2@smsu.edu