Position Announcement: Vice Chancellor, Finance and Administration
The University of Tennessee at Knoxville invites internal candidates to apply for the position of Vice Chancellor, Finance and Administration. This position will provide fiduciary and leadership responsibility for UTK in three primary areas of accountability: fiscal, physical and auxiliary operations. The Vice Chancellor serves as a key member of the campus’ senior administrative team to provide leadership and direction for campus-wide policy development and implantation impacting fiscal and operational activities.
MINIMUM QULIFICATIONS: The successful candidates must be licensed as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or possess a Master’s degree with an emphasis in business administration, financial management or a related field. Minimum ten years of experience in a progressively more responsible finance and administrative management position at a comprehensive institution of higher education required.
JOB SKILLS: The successful candidate must be competent in understanding higher education issues, industry best practices, and current leadership trends. He/she must possess expertise in risk and financial management, budgeting, and reporting as well as the ability to interpret and communicate federal, state and local laws and regulations as related to higher education operations and system policies and procedures. The successful candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all students, faculty members, administrators, alumnae, and other stakeholders. He/she should possess an understanding of research policies and the accompanying financial reporting requirements. A demonstrated commitment to promoting faculty, staff and student diversity and possess a work ethic consisting of commitment, honesty, integrity and respect for others is required.
Applications should include: (1) a letter of interest addressing qualifications, (2) a comprehensive curriculum vitae, and (3) the names and contact information of at least three references. Applications should be sent to:
Dr. Daniel Murphy, Chair
Accounting & information Management
629 Stokely Management Center
Knoxville, TN 37996-0570
dmurphy@utk.edu
The position will be open until filled, but to be assured of full consideration, all materials should be received by Monday, April 13, 2009.
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admissions without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.
Eligibility and other terms and conditions of employment benefits at The University of Tennessee are governed by laws and regulations of the State of Tennessee, and this non-discrimination statement is intended to be consistent with those laws and regulations.
In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, The University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the University.
Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, telephone (865) 974-2498 (V/TTY available) or 974-2440. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of Equity and Diversity.
Posted April 9, 2009