Chancellor formulates plans and programs and directs administration of college, school, or university, within authority delegated by governing board. Confers with board of control to plan and initiate programs concerning organizational, operational, and academic functions of campus, and oversees their execution. Being a Chancellor administers fiscal and physical planning activities. May require a PhD. Additionally, Chancellor has at least 10 years of experience in the field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Posted: June 5, 2024
Level: Management / Confidential (Executive 5)
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Closing Date: The committee will begin review of applications immediately. Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on Wednesday, July 3, 2024.
CSCU System Office
61 Woodland Street Hartford, CT 06105
**This position is not remote**
For more information, please visit the campus website or www.ct.edu/hr/jobs
The Connecticut State Colleges & Universities (CSCU) contribute to the creation of knowledge and the economic growth of the state of Connecticut by providing affordable, innovative, and rigorous programs. Our learning environments transform students and facilitate an ever-increasing number of individuals to achieve their personal and career goals.
The Connecticut State Colleges and Universities will build on its long and successful history by working collectively - within and across institutions - and by engaging external partners to increase the number of students pursuing and completing personally and professionally rewarding certificate and degree programs, improving their social mobility, and helping the state to meet its current and future workforce demands.
The Connecticut State Colleges and Universities commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.
September 2024
The Executive Vice Chancellor / Chief Financial Officer (EVC/CFO) manages the overall operational and financial risk of the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities (CSCU), comprising four state universities, a singly accredited Connecticut State Community College with twelve campus locations, and Charter Oak State College, a fully on-line college. In executing this responsibility, this position supervises the finance and budget offices of CSCU as well as the administrative functions of information technology, human resources, facilities/infrastructure, and the System Office of Research & System Effectiveness. The EVC/CFO supports the CSCU Chancellor operationally and strategically and serves as management liaison to the Finance and Infrastructure, Human Resources and Administration, and the Audit Committees of the Board of Regents for Higher Education (BOR).
The EVC/CFO shall be directly responsible to the Chancellor and shall perform the duties described below and other duties as from time to time may be prescribed. Positions reporting to the EVC/CFO include the Deputy CFO, Chief Information Officer, Assistant Vice Chancellor of Human Resources/Labor Relations, Facilities and Purchasing, the Controller, the Director of Budgets and Planning, and the Associate Vice President for Decision Support & Institutions.
The following examples of duties illustrate the general range of tasks assigned to the position but are not intended to define the limits of required duties. Other essential duties may be assigned consistent with the general scope of the position:
Fiscal AffairsCompliance
Information Technology
Facilities
General Duties
Incumbents must possess proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. They are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.)
MBA or other advanced degree from an accredited institution. CPA or comparable work experience required. A minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressively more responsible management experience in an executive-level administration role. Equivalent experience, education and/or training may be substituted for the education requirements.
Incumbents are required to have demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following:
Substitutions Allowed:
Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position and by providing appropriate references. Exceptions to the degree requirements may be made for compelling reasons.
Anticipated Salary; $256,746 - $320,932 commensurate with experience, plus excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous leave policies; several retirement plans; and many choices for comprehensive health insurance. You also have access to many additional benefits to save for retirement, protect your family & more with supplemental benefits. Tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable.
To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume. The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume.
Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable.
For more information or to apply via our website at www.ct.edu/hr/jobs
Following the closing date, application materials will be evaluated by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be limited to those applicants who are best qualified based on the minimum and preferred qualifications and who have submitted all the required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Candidates who have been selected and approved to Interview will be contacted, and finalists will be recommended for further consideration by the Hiring Manager for final selection and recommendation for employment.
All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
CSCU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: John-Paul Chaisson-Cardenas, PhD, MSW, Vice-president of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, (jchaisson-cardenas@commnet.edu).
CSCU IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F