Confidential
Vice President of Finance & Administration
Confidential, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, United States, 63701
Vice President of Finance & Administration
About the Company
Vibrant public university
Industry Higher Education
Type Educational Institution
Founded 1873
Employees 1001-5000
Categories
Missouri State Colleges and Universities Southeast
Specialties
higher education graduate school and undergraduate
About the Role
The Company is seeking a Vice President for Finance and Administration to provide strategic leadership and ensure that the organization's resources are aligned with its mission of growth, innovation, and student success. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing a significant budget and will play a key role in financial stewardship, operational excellence, and the development of forward-thinking strategies. This executive position requires a collaborative and relationship-oriented leader who can effectively partner with the President, the Board of Governors, senior administrators, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders to build financial resilience and enhance operational capacity.
Applicants for the Vice President for Finance and Administration role at the company should be prepared to deliver the financial stewardship, operational excellence, and forward-thinking strategies essential to the organization's long-term sustainability. The role involves serving as the treasurer of the Board of Governors and as a key member of the President's executive staff. The ideal candidate will be a strategic and innovative leader, capable of shaping institutional priorities and advancing creative solutions that elevate the student experience and support academic excellence. A strong background in finance, facilities, information technology, human resources, and public safety is required, as is a proven track record of partnering with diverse stakeholders to achieve institutional goals.
Hiring Manager Title President
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Finance Operations
About the Company
Vibrant public university
Industry Higher Education
Type Educational Institution
Founded 1873
Employees 1001-5000
Categories
Missouri State Colleges and Universities Southeast
Specialties
higher education graduate school and undergraduate
About the Role
The Company is seeking a Vice President for Finance and Administration to provide strategic leadership and ensure that the organization's resources are aligned with its mission of growth, innovation, and student success. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing a significant budget and will play a key role in financial stewardship, operational excellence, and the development of forward-thinking strategies. This executive position requires a collaborative and relationship-oriented leader who can effectively partner with the President, the Board of Governors, senior administrators, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders to build financial resilience and enhance operational capacity.
Applicants for the Vice President for Finance and Administration role at the company should be prepared to deliver the financial stewardship, operational excellence, and forward-thinking strategies essential to the organization's long-term sustainability. The role involves serving as the treasurer of the Board of Governors and as a key member of the President's executive staff. The ideal candidate will be a strategic and innovative leader, capable of shaping institutional priorities and advancing creative solutions that elevate the student experience and support academic excellence. A strong background in finance, facilities, information technology, human resources, and public safety is required, as is a proven track record of partnering with diverse stakeholders to achieve institutional goals.
Hiring Manager Title President
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Finance Operations