Chief Financial and Administrative Officer

University of Minnesota - Minneapolis, MN

Full-time - Executive

Minneapolis, MN

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. This role involves leading finance, operations, information technology, and facilities functions, while fostering collaborative relationships within the school and the broader university community. The CAO plays a key role in promoting a culture of collaboration and serves as a member of the executive management team, advising on operational needs and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

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.
• Coordinate the preparation of financial and budget reports and communicate University financial policies.
• Ensure operational practices comply with applicable policies, laws, and standards of practice.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements for efficiency and effectiveness of systems and services.
• Advise on salary decisions and conduct environmental scans for marketplace competitiveness.
• Lead operational components of strategic planning for the School and Centers.
• Oversee the relationship with Health Sciences Technology and Facilities Management.

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 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