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Vice Chancellor, Business and Finance

Employer
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Location
Lincoln, Nebraska
Salary
Competitive
Date posted
Jul 18, 2022

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL) a Big Ten and Carnegie R-1 comprehensive research university, seeks applications and nominations for the position of Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance (VCBF). UNL is the flagship, land-grant campus of the University of Nebraska (NU) system. The Vice Chancellor reports to the Chancellor, is the senior business officer of UNL, serves on the Chancellor’s Executive Leadership Team and is a member of the Chancellor’s extended cabinet.

The Vice-Chancellor is responsible for oversight and administration of all finance and budget activities of UNL and for a broad range of operational and administrative services supporting the University’s $1.2 billion operation in conformity with University of Nebraska Board of Regents policy and state and federal laws. The VCBF’s portfolio encompasses all activities related to facilities operations, maintenance, and engineering; UNL sites throughout the state of Nebraska; University Police; Parking and Transit Services; and Human Resources. The University of Nebraska has integrated several administrative functions, such as capital-project planning and delivery, into System-wide organizations serving all four NU campuses, the VCBF, and their team engage System-office resources as partners and service providers. The Business and Finance unit has approximately 600 employees and an annual operating budget of $107 million.

The Vice Chancellor works closely with the Vice Chancellors for Business of the other three campuses of the University of Nebraska system as well as with the Vice President for Business and Finance at the University's Central Administration office. Together, this group forms the nucleus of the NU system’s business operations. In addition, the VCBF serves as treasurer of the Nebraska Innovation Campus Development Corporation, an independent non-profit corporation, and is responsible for the financial oversight of both the corporate and university interests in this development.

UNL’s new Vice Chancellor for Business & Finance will provide dynamic leadership in further developing and strengthening the University's business, fiscal and management systems, and will provide visionary leadership to campus financial operations and resource management. A Master’s degree in a related field is required. A terminal degree is desirable, as is higher education experience. The successful candidate will be a collaborative, innovative, entrepreneurial leader with substantial budget and operations expertise and significant managerial experience. He or she will also understand and respect, shared governance and will promote an environment that encourages teamwork, student success, inclusive decision-making, and a sense of community. Experience creating or overseeing the creation of a high-performing HR function is particularly welcome.

In UNL’s collegial environment, the VCBF will be a trusted partner to administrative and academic leaders across campus and at NU’s other campuses, with a clear commitment to the academic mission and the institutional good. They will seek and sustain robust engagement with faculty, staff, and student organizations within the campus’s governance framework. Candidates will demonstrate a record of measurable impact in diversity, equity, and inclusion.

 

The University of Nebraska has engaged Opus Partners to assist this search. Craig Smith, Partner, and Marisea Rivera, Senior Associate, are leading the search. To seek additional information, apply, or nominate qualified candidates, please email Marisea Rivera (marisea.rivera@opuspartners.net). Review of applications begins July 31, 2022. An application should include a CV and cover letter. Letters should highlight relevant experience and explain interest and motivation. The University of Nebraska values diversity, equity, and inclusion and will seek a leader who is committed to promoting these values as Vice-Chancellor. The University encourages candidates to describe initiatives and accomplishments they have led or participated in that have lowered barriers and increased participation by historically under-represented groups and to address how they might advance diversity, equity, and inclusion as the Vice Chancellor for Business & Finance.

As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.

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