Vice President Finance and Facilities - Administrator

Position: Vice President for Finance and Facilities - Administrator 12
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* 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:**$ - $
** 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 linked here or found on the  website.
** Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)
** Monday - Friday; 8:00 am
-4:30 pm
** Telework (Yes/No)
** No
* * About
* * Southwest Minnesota State University is one of seven universities in the Minnesota State system. SMSU gives highest priority to excellence in teaching and preparing students to be lifelong learners through quality undergraduate teaching/advising and close student/faculty relationships. Its mission, dating back to 1967, provides access to university-level programs in liberal arts & professional studies. The University has a special commitment to the educational needs of the people in its service region reflected through its curricula, cultural programs, diversity of staff and students, cooperative relationships with the public and private sectors, and regional institutions.

The 216-acre campus encompasses 24 modern, interconnected, and accessible buildings. Marshall (pop. 13,000) is the hub of a rich agricultural area and offers a variety of cultural, recreational and educational opportunities. The position is an opportunity to be part of a vibrant, dynamic and growing institution that is searching for exceptionally talented people.

Southwest Minnesota State University complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act. You can find our Annual Security and Fire Safety Report online at . This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Southwest Minnesota State University.

If you prefer a hard copy, please contact the Department of Public Safety at .We are committed to responding to the educational needs of our changing communities and to providing opportunities for enhancing knowledge, skills, and values in a supportive learning environment. We recognize and assert the value of inclusion as an ethical imperative and as a necessity for academic rigor, student success, and lifelong learning.

Our goal is to strive for inclusive excellence in our commitment to preparing all students and employees for success.

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota Southwest Minnesota State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex and/or gender in education programs and activities. SMSU maintains compliance with the federal Title IX law, Minnesota statute § 135.A.15 (Campus Sexual Misconduct Policy), and Minnesota State Colleges and…