Vice President for Administration and Finance and Chief Financial Officer
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About Widener University
Since its founding in 1821, Widener has undergone multiple transformations to become a selective, nationally ranked, doctoral university. Today, Widener offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs, as well as certificate programs, to approximately 3,000 undergraduates and 3,000 graduate students across three campuses and online.
Widener’s distinctive collection of programs reflects its foundational belief that the liberal arts and sciences and professional/pre-professional programs are mutually reinforcing. The University proudly houses the following seven schools and colleges:
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Health and Human Services
- School of Business Administration
- School of Engineering
- School of Nursing
- Schools of Law:
- Commonwealth Law School (in Harrisburg, PA)
- Delaware Law School (in Wilmington, DE)
Widener University’s oldest campus in the City of Chester is located just off I-95 and is only twenty minutes from Philadelphia, the nation’s sixth largest city and home to world-class art, culture, sports, entertainment, and history. The Chester campus sits on 110 acres and has benefited from over $220 million in new construction and renovations over the past decade.
The Role of Vice President for Administration and Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Widener University seeks an experienced, strategic, and forward-looking leader for the position of Vice President for Administration and Finance and Chief Financial Officer. Reporting to President Stacey Robertson and serving as a member of her core leadership team, the Vice President and CFO will partner with an experienced team of administration and finance leaders to ensure financial sustainability, optimize resource allocation, and drive strategic financial initiatives that support the university's mission and long-term goals.
The Vice President for Administration and Finance and Chief Financial Officer is the chief financial officer at Widener University and is a strategic and collaborative leader on campus, while effectively managing and leading within the division. Reporting directly to President Stacey Robertson, the Vice President serves as a collaborative and collegial member of her Leadership Team, which includes:
- Chief Diversity Officer
- Provost
- Vice President for Enrollment
- Vice President for Library and Information Services
- Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Chief of Staff
- Vice President for Student Engagement and Transformation and Dean of Students
- Vice President for University Advancement.
The new Vice President for Administration and Finance and Chief Financial Officer will be expected to bring a creative, forward-looking perspective to the University’s strategic planning and financial management. They will focus on enhancing financial sustainability, scenario planning, and fostering collaboration across the institution in the face of the changing landscape of higher education. They will interact with the Board of Trustees, campus leadership, and other key stakeholders to ensure the university's financial health and strategic growth.
Contact Information
This is a full-time position that will be performed on-site at the Chester, Pennsylvania campus. Salary commensurate with experience with a generous benefits package.
For best consideration, please send all nominations and applications to [email protected].
Widener University is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment practices on any basis including sex, race, national origin or ethnicity, religion, disability, status as a veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or other protected status covered by federal, state or local law.