Job Description
Baldwin Wallace College
Vice President for Finance and Administration
Berea, OH
Baldwin-Wallace College, a private coeducational college with a profound commitment to the intellectual and personal growth of students, seeks an experienced, energetic manager with outstanding financial, operational and interpersonal skills to serve as its new Vice President for Finance and Administration.
This is an exciting time in the history of this eminently successful and well positioned regional college. Baldwin-Wallace, for 16 years listed among U.S. News & World Report's top Midwestern schools of higher education, was founded over 160 years ago as one of the first colleges in Ohio to admit students without regard to race or gender. The school has nurtured this spirit of inclusion as it has developed into a comprehensive college, combining the strengths of its liberal arts heritage with opportunities for career preparation and pre-professional training.
Baldwin-Wallace's momentum and strengths offer an unusual opportunity for an experienced fiscal and operations manager. The Vice President for Finance and Administration will collaborate with the President and leadership of the institution to oversee the budgeting and financial management activities of the college, and facilitate action plans to achieve operational goals. S/he will also direct the implementation and eventual restructuring of the college's campus master plan, as well as components of the strategic plan. In addition to the Finance, Business and Bursar's Offices, the VPF&A will lead other administrative areas including Purchasing, HR, Printing Services, Payroll Services, Mail Room, Bookstore, Buildings and Grounds, Food Service and Parking.
The VPF&A reports directly to the President and, as a member of the President's senior leadership team, the Vice President must demonstrate a commitment to collaboration, teamwork and diversity. The successful candidate will be an individual with outstanding leadership, managerial, technical and interpersonal skills guided by personal integrity. Excellent listening skills, a strong commitment to customer service and the ability to build bridges are essential.
Baldwin-Wallace offers bachelor's and master's degrees, certificates and professional education programs to more than 4,400 undergraduate, graduate and continuing education students. The college has an annual operating budget of $81 million and an endowment of approximately $103 million. Its location, a residential community just 20 minutes from downtown Cleveland, Ohio, facilitates its ability to provide liberal arts learning and practical career preparation.
Nominations, expressions of interest, and inquiries about the position description may be directed, in confidence, to Lucy Leske and Jane Courson of Witt/Kieffer, the consultants assisting the College with this search. Electronic submissions are strongly preferred and should be sent to BWVPF@wittkieffer.com. Documents that must be mailed may be sent to Baldwin-Wallace College, c/o WITT/KIEFFER, 2015 Spring Road, Suite 510 Oak Brook, IL 60523. Credential review is underway and will continue until an appointment is made.
Baldwin-Wallace College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and actively seeks a diverse pool of candidates in this search. Women and persons of color are encouraged to apply.
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