Vice President for Business Affairs

Position Details

Position Information

Job Title

Vice President for Business Affairs

Position Number

004000

Department

Administration & Finance - Joliet IL

Job Grade

19

Anticipated Salary Range

$160,745 - $184,856

Benefits

https : / / stfrancis.edu / employment /

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Position Summary

Note : Applicant material reviews begin immediately, but applications are due no later than September 19, 2025.

Note : Preferred start date is January 5, 2025 (negotiable)

PURPOSE OF V.P. for BUSINESS AFFAIRS

To assure the financial integrity of the University by developing and implementing sound fiscal policy, effective financial controls, processes and institutional budgets. To spearhead selected strategic initiatives. To develop, evaluate and oversee implementation of effective plans, which are both appropriate to and effective for the University's short-term and long-term financial objectives.

COLLABORATIVE NATURE OF POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The success of the University relies greatly on the effectively coordinated efforts of its senior administrative team. As such, it is essential that the Vice President for Business Affairs ( VPBA ) work closely and collaboratively with all sectors of the University's constituencies. The VPBA plays a central role not only in effective management of and planning for the University's finances, but also in providing these constituencies with ongoing communication, education, and knowledge of the University's financial objectives, condition, and strategies. The nature of this position requires that the VPBA :

• Maintains a strong Business Office staff capable of and accountable for delivering quality financial services to the student body and other constituencies.
• Provides ongoing management and training to the Business Office staff to broaden its individual as well as contingency management capabilities.
• Maintains solid communications with the faculty and staff to assure that business and financial policies, procedures and financial / budgetary controls are well understood as well as compatible with the overall needs of the University.
• Maintains solid communications with the Senior Administration as well as with the Board of Trustees to assure that all relevant financial information is available to them on a timely basis and in an easily understood and useful format.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Administration

To be responsible for administration and oversight of the following functional areas within the University :

Financial Management

Financial Reporting

Financial Communications

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Preferred Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Hours / Shift / Work Schedule

Full-time exempt position, it is expected that work will performed to completion. Minimum of 40 hours per week, days, Monday through Friday; evening and / or weekend hours as needed.

Physical Requirements of Position

Work is performed in an office setting with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards. Substantial time is spent working on a computer. This is sedentary work which requires the following physical activities : sitting, walking, bending, stooping, finger dexterity, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

FP0746-16

Open Date

08 / 25 / 2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes