Chief Financial and Administrative Officer (# 365275)

University of Minnesota

Full-time - Executive

Educational Services

About the position

The Chief Financial and Administrative Officer (CAO) at the University of Minnesota's School of Nursing is responsible for the strategic allocation of resources to support the school's academic, research, and clinical missions. The CAO leads various functions including finance, operations, information technology, and facilities, while fostering collaborative relationships within the school and the broader university community. This role is pivotal in ensuring fiscal integrity, operational efficiency, and strategic planning, while also supervising key managerial positions within the school.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Chief Financial Manager for the School of Nursing and ensure fiscal integrity and sound financial planning.
• Oversee budget development, forecasting, and long-term financial planning, ensuring alignment with the School's strategic goals.
• Collaborate with the Finance Manager and School leadership to provide overall financial leadership and budget planning.
• Develop tools to evaluate the school's financial health and lead studies for new initiatives.
• Represent the School of Nursing to central administration on budgetary and fiscal matters.
• Ensure compliance with applicable policies, laws, regulations, and standards of practice in operational practices and policies.
• Foster a workplace environment committed to respect, collaboration, diversity, and inclusivity.
• Provide operational leadership for improving efficiency and effectiveness of all systems and services.
• Supervise the Facilities and Technology Director and oversee the management of the School's physical space.
• Lead SoN capital projects including budget management and equipment procurement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration.
• Minimum of 12 years relevant experience, including three years of recent administrative and fiscal experience in an academic setting.
• Five years of relevant work experience as a professional administrator in a large, complex organization.
• Three years of direct accounting/budget management experience.
• Three years of supervisory experience with significant leadership experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Business-related master's degree/MBA/professional doctoral degree.
• Administrative experience at the University of Minnesota.
• Experience with data information sources and systems, preferably PeopleSoft EFS.
• Experience leading significant change within a large organization.

Benefits

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area