Vice President for Administration and Finance and Chief Financial Officer

Full-time - Executive

Pomona, CA

Educational Services

About the position

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona or CPP) seeks a new Vice President for Administration and Finance and Chief Financial Officer (VPAF/CFO) to provide leadership to further advance CPP as an innovative 21st century inclusive polytechnic university. Ideally, the new VPAF/CFO will take office no later than July 1, 2025. Cal Poly Pomona is one of three polytechnic universities in the 23-campus California State University system and among 12 such institutions nationwide. Since its founding in 1938, the university has offered a unique education steeped in experiential learning. With a variety of degree programs in the arts, humanities, sciences, engineering, and professional disciplines, the university is well known for its learn-by-doing philosophy. CPP has recently achieved R2 (high research activity) designation in the Carnegie Classifications of Institutions of Higher Education. The Division of Administrative Affairs manages essential administrative and financial responsibilities to support the university in achieving excellence in teaching and learning and promoting student success. As one of six senior executive officers reporting to the President, the Vice President for Administration and Finance & Chief Financial Officer is responsible for the majority of administrative and financial affairs across campus. As a senior cabinet member, the VPAF/CFO also sits on the Board of CPP Enterprises and chairs the Foundation's finance committee and is a designated director on the Board of the CPP Philanthropic Foundation. The VPAF/CFO is responsible for the management and policy decisions of the division and works in collaboration with CPP Enterprises on all property development, land lease, and real estate development activities. In addition, the VPAF/CFO interfaces frequently with Associated Students, Incorporated leadership on student-related financial issues and the CPP Philanthropic Foundation on advancement-related matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to advance CPP as an innovative 21st century inclusive polytechnic university.
• Manage essential administrative and financial responsibilities to support the university's excellence in teaching and learning.
• Oversee the majority of administrative and financial affairs across campus.
• Serve as a senior cabinet member and sit on the Board of CPP Enterprises.
• Chair the Foundation's finance committee and serve as a designated director on the Board of the CPP Philanthropic Foundation.
• Collaborate with CPP Enterprises on property development, land lease, and real estate development activities.
• Interface with Associated Students, Incorporated leadership on student-related financial issues.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in a senior administrative role within higher education.
• Strong financial management skills and experience in budget development and oversight.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Commitment to promoting student success and inclusive practices.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a polytechnic or similar educational environment.
• Knowledge of California State University policies and procedures.
• Experience with real estate development and property management.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $290,000 to $342,120.
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Retirement plans.
• Professional development opportunities.