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Vice President for Administration and Finance
Position Details
Lehman College is a senior college of The City University of New York (CUNY) located in the Bronx. A federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution, Lehman serves a diverse population of more than 14,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The College invites applications for the position of Vice President for Administration and Finance. The Vice President for Administration and Finance provides the vision and leadership to manage the College's operating and capital budgets; pursues innovative business solutions to enhance the overall effectiveness of the College's financial and administrative operations; works collaboratively with senior staff, faculty, administrators, and external constituents to achieve sustainable plans that maximize institutional goals; and is an advocate for funding for Lehman College. Reporting to the President of the College, the Vice President is a member of the President's Cabinet and the chief advisor to the President and executive staff on fiscal affairs, administrative, and facilities operations. She / he is the principal liaison to The City University's system administration, government agencies, and other entities regarding fiscal, administrative, and operational matters. The Vice President oversees six major units, including Budget and Planning, Campus Planning and Facilities, Environmental Health and Safety, Financial Operations, Human Resources, and Public Safety. Job ID: 31333 Responsibilities
Fiscal Management and Resource Development
Serves as the College's Chief Financial Officer. Plans, directs and coordinates the fiscal affairs at the College, including, but not limited to, the development of a financial strategy for the College; development and control of the operating and capital budgets, financial forecasts and funding models; weighs aspirations against resources and evaluates the financial impact of policy options and key performance metrics for institutional planning and decision making. Identifies and recommends opportunities to help the College maintain and improve its funding levels; provides expert advice along with fiscal and operational policy recommendations to the President and college leadership and maintains reporting and operational relationships with the University Budget Office and other units of the Central office as appropriate to ensure compliance with relevant CUNY policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local regulations applicable the financial and operational areas.
Continuous Improvement and Innovation
Demonstrates a continuous, proactive, and creative improvement of operations through re‑engineering work processes, new technology solutions, assessment of best practices, and feedback from internal users and external customers. Ensures that the strategic objectives of the College are adequately supported by the budget, administrative processes are grounded in best practices; internal controls and procedures are strengthened, services are delivered efficiently and with a strong customer service focus, and Divisional performance goals and targets are achieved.
Strategic Leadership
Provides strategic leadership within the context of the mission of the College and the University, the President's guidance, institutional priorities, a strong system of shared governance, and best practices in higher education to ensure the division continues to meet the highest standards. Works in partnership with senior leadership and key campus constituents to organize and bridge financial and administrative data with various other data sources to promote data‑informed decision‑making that optimizes the use of College resources; cultivates positive working relationships across the College to build customer confidence; promotes a culture of customer service, innovation, and quality services for employees, students, and the community. Represents the President on internal and external committees, task forces, and on the boards of affiliated organizations; and participates on key College committees, including, but not limited to, the College Personnel and Budget Committee and the College Senate.
Qualifications
Applicants must have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience. The ideal candidate will demonstrate progressively responsible and successful experience as a senior executive in higher education, government or a business organization of comparable size and complexity with financial, business, capital planning and strategic planning responsibilities coupled with an advanced degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, accounting, or higher education administration. Experience in a publicly funded urban higher education institution and knowledge of New York State operations and capital budgeting processes are a plus. The Vice President will be a creative and energetic leader with a deep sense of integrity and an outstanding work ethic, who demonstrates an innovative, entrepreneurial, and collegial leadership style, a commitment to public higher education and an openness of information. The Vice President will have the ability to proactively identify potential problems and develop alternative solutions to the challenges of managing a diverse portfolio. She / he will also have a successful record as a key contributor to an executive leadership team; possess strong team‑building, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and demonstrate the ability to promote and sustain an engaged and high‑performing environment. CUNY Title
Vice President Compensation and Benefits
Salary commensurate with education and experience, $200,000 – $218,027. CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well‑being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world. How to Apply
Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select “Apply Now” and provide the requested information. Candidates must attach a resume, cover letter, and three professional references (name, title, organization, and contact information). Closing Date
The review of application will begin December 20, 2025 and continue until the successful candidate has been identified. Job Search Category
CUNY Job Posting : Executive Equal Employment Opportunity
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO / AA / Vet / Disability Employer.
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Lehman College is a senior college of The City University of New York (CUNY) located in the Bronx. A federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution, Lehman serves a diverse population of more than 14,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The College invites applications for the position of Vice President for Administration and Finance. The Vice President for Administration and Finance provides the vision and leadership to manage the College's operating and capital budgets; pursues innovative business solutions to enhance the overall effectiveness of the College's financial and administrative operations; works collaboratively with senior staff, faculty, administrators, and external constituents to achieve sustainable plans that maximize institutional goals; and is an advocate for funding for Lehman College. Reporting to the President of the College, the Vice President is a member of the President's Cabinet and the chief advisor to the President and executive staff on fiscal affairs, administrative, and facilities operations. She / he is the principal liaison to The City University's system administration, government agencies, and other entities regarding fiscal, administrative, and operational matters. The Vice President oversees six major units, including Budget and Planning, Campus Planning and Facilities, Environmental Health and Safety, Financial Operations, Human Resources, and Public Safety. Job ID: 31333 Responsibilities
Fiscal Management and Resource Development
Serves as the College's Chief Financial Officer. Plans, directs and coordinates the fiscal affairs at the College, including, but not limited to, the development of a financial strategy for the College; development and control of the operating and capital budgets, financial forecasts and funding models; weighs aspirations against resources and evaluates the financial impact of policy options and key performance metrics for institutional planning and decision making. Identifies and recommends opportunities to help the College maintain and improve its funding levels; provides expert advice along with fiscal and operational policy recommendations to the President and college leadership and maintains reporting and operational relationships with the University Budget Office and other units of the Central office as appropriate to ensure compliance with relevant CUNY policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local regulations applicable the financial and operational areas.
Continuous Improvement and Innovation
Demonstrates a continuous, proactive, and creative improvement of operations through re‑engineering work processes, new technology solutions, assessment of best practices, and feedback from internal users and external customers. Ensures that the strategic objectives of the College are adequately supported by the budget, administrative processes are grounded in best practices; internal controls and procedures are strengthened, services are delivered efficiently and with a strong customer service focus, and Divisional performance goals and targets are achieved.
Strategic Leadership
Provides strategic leadership within the context of the mission of the College and the University, the President's guidance, institutional priorities, a strong system of shared governance, and best practices in higher education to ensure the division continues to meet the highest standards. Works in partnership with senior leadership and key campus constituents to organize and bridge financial and administrative data with various other data sources to promote data‑informed decision‑making that optimizes the use of College resources; cultivates positive working relationships across the College to build customer confidence; promotes a culture of customer service, innovation, and quality services for employees, students, and the community. Represents the President on internal and external committees, task forces, and on the boards of affiliated organizations; and participates on key College committees, including, but not limited to, the College Personnel and Budget Committee and the College Senate.
Qualifications
Applicants must have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience. The ideal candidate will demonstrate progressively responsible and successful experience as a senior executive in higher education, government or a business organization of comparable size and complexity with financial, business, capital planning and strategic planning responsibilities coupled with an advanced degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, accounting, or higher education administration. Experience in a publicly funded urban higher education institution and knowledge of New York State operations and capital budgeting processes are a plus. The Vice President will be a creative and energetic leader with a deep sense of integrity and an outstanding work ethic, who demonstrates an innovative, entrepreneurial, and collegial leadership style, a commitment to public higher education and an openness of information. The Vice President will have the ability to proactively identify potential problems and develop alternative solutions to the challenges of managing a diverse portfolio. She / he will also have a successful record as a key contributor to an executive leadership team; possess strong team‑building, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and demonstrate the ability to promote and sustain an engaged and high‑performing environment. CUNY Title
Vice President Compensation and Benefits
Salary commensurate with education and experience, $200,000 – $218,027. CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well‑being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world. How to Apply
Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select “Apply Now” and provide the requested information. Candidates must attach a resume, cover letter, and three professional references (name, title, organization, and contact information). Closing Date
The review of application will begin December 20, 2025 and continue until the successful candidate has been identified. Job Search Category
CUNY Job Posting : Executive Equal Employment Opportunity
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO / AA / Vet / Disability Employer.
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