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Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance
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Position Number: 5773567
Location: Carbondale, IL
Position Type: Business and Financial Management

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance

Southern Illinois University Carbondale seeks an experienced financial professional to serve as the next Assistant Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance (AVCAF). Reporting to Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance Susan Simmers, the AVCAF is an important team-member in providing University-wide leadership with strategic and actionable financial information.

This position serves as an integral part of the Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance team to strategically and collaboratively enhance the University's financial and cultural strength through fiscal analysis, monitoring, planning, and reporting. The Assistant Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance (AVCAF) supports the University's direction through the development of strategy, problem solving, leadership and effective management. The AVCAF provides leadership to the Financial Services unit of the University, which includes the Budget Office, the Bursar's Office and after April 2026 Accounting Services. The Budget Office does not have a director, so the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance fulfills this role in the University.

The AVCAF works with the Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance to establish annual goals. This position is responsible for utilizing their staff appropriately to attain the established goals. Weekly meetings take place between the Vice Chancellor and the AVCAF to discuss goals, current developments, and operating concerns.

This position requires a high degree of complexity and creativity. The AVCAF must be a person of high integrity and sound judgment who can think strategically with a university-wide perspective and work collaboratively inside and outside the finance division. Strong analytical skills, critical thinking, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to recognize issues and implement solutions are among key talents necessary for success in this position.

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate for the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance shall demonstrate all required qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business administration with emphasis in accounting or finance;
Master's degree in business administration or an advanced degree in a related field;
At least 6 years of progressive management experience in the areas of finance and budgeting;
Supervisory experience;
Strong computer proficiency; including an ability to understand computer systems, reporting, and relational databases;
Experience with higher education financial statement compilation and review; and
Experience working with diverse populations.

Preferred Qualifications
A degree in accounting, experience in higher education, and a CPA license or certificate.

Compensation and Benefits
For this Administrative/Professional position, SIU provides a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, retirement plans, and tuition waivers, along with many other advantages detailed on the Human Resources Benefits website.

Application Process and Timeline
Applicants should send these three separate documents (each in PDF format) to SIU-AVCAF@academicsearch.org:
A detailed cover letter expressing your interest in this position and addressing how you meet the qualifications and expectations outlined in this profile;
A current full résumé or curriculum vitae that includes relevant responsibilities and accomplishments;
A list of five professional references, including names, titles, organizations, phone numbers, and email addresses, noting your relationship with each reference.

A complete profile for the position including recommended qualifications may be found here, and additional information about the institution may be found at www.siu.edu.

SIU Carbondale, member of the SIU System, is an anti-racist community that opposes racism, discrimination, and inequity in any form, and embraces diversity, inclusion, equity, and justice for all people.

SIU Carbondale is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.