Senior Assistant Vice Chancellor of Finance and Budget

Senior Assistant Vice Chancellor for Finance and Budget

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Who We Are

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence research and community engagement and is actively seeking a Senior Assistant Vice Chancellor for Finance and Budget to join our team! UCCS is committed to academic excellence professional development and fostering an environment that supports innovation and student success.

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Salary/Pay Range:$ 147292.00 - $210417.00 annually. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

Work Location: Hybrid

Benefits at a Glance

At UCCS our employees are our most valued asset. Were proud to offer:

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy 22 vacation days 10 sick days paid parental leave 13 recognized holidays and provisions for bereavement jury duty and FAMLI Leave.
• Robust Health Coverage: Our comprehensive medical plans cover preventative care at no cost including a yearly mental health visit. Plus benefit from affordable dental vision plans and competitive prescription drug prices.
• Financial & Retirement Benefits: Take advantage of our health savings flexible spending accounts and life and disability insurance. Plan for your future with our retirement options.
• Further Your Education: Avail twelve (12) waived credits per academic year for courses at any CU campus. We invest in your educational and professional growth.
• Wellness & More: From wellness programs aimed at achieving your best self to various additional benefits through CU Advantage we prioritize well-being and holistic development.
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Summary

The Senior Assistant Vice Chancellor for Finance & Budget provides senior leadership and strategic direction for the universitys financial management enterprise. Serving as a senior leader within the Division of Administration and Finance and as the principal strategic partner to the Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance (CFO) this role ensures the integration of accounting budgeting and financial planning functions into a unified data-informed fiscal strategy. This position assists in stewarding the universitys financial health and sustainability by aligning institutional resources with mission priorities and long-range goals. Acting with delegated authority this role provides senior oversight of campus financial operations represents the CFO in systemwide and state-level forums as needed and advances a culture of fiscal accountability innovation and transparency.

Essential Functions

The duties and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:

(35%) Executive Financial Leadership & Strategic Integration

• Provide leadership and coordination across the campuss financial enterprise including Accounting Budget and related fiscal operations.
• Align and integrate financial reporting forecasting and budget planning to ensure transparency and consistency across all institutional levels.
• Lead campuswide fiscal strategy ensuring that resources are allocated in alignment with strategic priorities and the universitys long-range financial plan.
• Act on behalf of the CFO with delegated authority to ensure continuity of financial leadership operational execution and policy compliance.
• Strengthening collaboration and alignment among fiscal units creating a cohesive approach to financial management that supports institutional agility and responsiveness.

(30%) Fiscal Strategy Policy Development & Institutional Stewardship

• Serve as chief advisor to the CFO with special advisement to the Chancellor and executive leadership on fiscal strategy long-range planning and institutional financial health.
• Assist the CFO in leading in coordination with the Director of Campus Budget Operations the development of multi-year budget frameworks enrollment-based revenue models tuition scenarios and financial forecasts to guide executive and Board-level decisions.
• Oversee the creation of financial policies and practices that promote accountability transparency and sustainable growth.
• Ensure the financial resilience of the university through proactive risk assessment scenario modeling and policy innovation.
• Represent the CFO occasionally in systemwide Regent and state fiscal policy discussions providing data-driven advocacy for institutional priorities.

(20%) Governance Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure full compliance with federal state and university fiscal policies GAAP GASB and state fiscal rules.
• Partner with the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Accounting to maintain the integrity of financial systems audit readiness and accurate institutional reporting.
• Partner with the Director of Campus Budget Operations to maintain the integrity of campus and system budget reporting and the development of budget and financial information to the University Budget Advisory Committee (UBAC).
• Oversee the preparation and submission of required financial statements legislative fiscal notes and Board of Regents for budget materials.
• Serve as a liaison to auditors system controllers and state oversight bodies ensuring timely and accurate communication and documentation.
• Promote consistent fiscal governance practices that safeguard institutional assets and reinforce ethical standards of stewardship.

(10%) Leadership Development Collaboration & Organizational Culture

• Lead and mentor senior financial leaders and professional staff fostering a culture of excellence trust and shared accountability.
• Champion professional growth collaboration and innovation across financial units.
• Partner with Human Resources and other executive divisions to align fiscal policies with compensation strategy workforce planning and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Drive modernization of financial systems data reporting and process automation to enhance accuracy and decision-making capacity.

(5%) Executive Representation & Special Initiatives

• Represent the CFO and the Division of Administration and Finance in executive-level meetings committees and systemwide forums.
• Lead or support special initiatives that require cross-campus financial coordination such as budget reform system modernization or strategic investments.
• Provide executive-level briefings and analysis to the Chancellor Cabinet shared governance bodies and the Board of Regents as needed.
• Serve as a trusted institutional steward ensuring that all financial decisions reflect the universitys mission vision and values.

Tentative Search Timeline

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by:November 262025
• Potential interview dates:December 2 2025 - December 10 2025
• Potential start date: January 5 2026

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.