Vice President for Administration and Finance Chief Operating Officer

Truman State UniversityMissouris only public liberal arts and sciences university seeks a Vice President for Administration and Finance/Chief Operating Officer (VPAF/COO) who will serve as a key member of the Presidents Executive Leadership Team and will collaborate with executive leadership to create and maintain essential services infrastructure and a physical environment that robustly supports the needs of the University through strong stewardship of resources and effective collaboration with faculty and staff. Reporting directly to the President the VPAF/COO will function as a generalist and have the ability to deal with a wide array of issues in a collegial manner while maintaining a focus on institutional priorities.

Founded in 1867 in Kirksville Missouri Truman State University (Truman; the University) has evolved through several name changes each reflecting a new institutional 1985 when the passage of Missouri House Bill 196 changed the Universitys mission from an open-enrollment regional multipurpose university to Missouris only statewide public liberal arts and sciences institution the Universitys name was Northeast Missouri State 1996 the name of the University was changed to Truman State University to reflect that mission.

A vibrant community of teacher-scholars engaged with an academically talented student body Truman is a residential university providing its approximately 3900 students with a distinctive blend of liberal arts and sciences and professional programs. Truman is nationally recognized for the quality of educational opportunities it offers and the pathways it has developed from college to career. The institution is committed to a strong focus on high-impact learning experiences and more than one-third of Trumans undergraduates go on to pursue graduate education. Truman is consistently ranked among the nations best colleges. For 29 consecutive years U.S. News and World Report has recognized Truman as the No. 1 public university in the Midwest Region.

Located in Kirksville Missouri Truman plays a vital role in the thriving regional center of northeast Missouri. The campus spreads across 180 acres and is recognized as a Tree Campus USA School. As a nationally recognized public liberal arts and sciences university Truman is a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC). Across an expansive academic portfolio that includes the liberal arts and sciences and professional studies Truman offers 51 undergraduate majors and 74 undergraduate minors. Truman also offers 13 masters degree programs and two graduate certificates. Outside the classroom the Truman Bulldogs compete at the NCAA Division II level in the Great Lakes Valley Conference. Truman offers 16 Division II sports teams as well as eSports and intramural athletics.

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The VPAF/COO provides leadership for the Universitys financial human resources facilities and operational functions ensuring effective stewardship of resources and alignment with institutional priorities. As such the VPAF/COO is responsible for advancing operational excellence guiding long-range planning and fostering a campus environment that supports student success faculty and staff effectiveness and the Universitys mission.

The successful candidate will possess a masters degree in a discipline relevant to this position along with progressive leadership experience in a complex organization ability to manage complex initiatives and relevant experience in the broad range of functions reporting to this position. Significant business acumen and judgment; substantial experience in budget planning and financial administration; and excellent communication interpersonal and organizational skills are also needed. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and include a base salary and a competitive benefits package.

To make a nomination provide a referral or for additional information please use the contact information below. While applications and nominations will be accepted until a successful candidate has been appointed interested individuals are encouraged to submit their materials as soon as possible for full consideration as review of submitted materials will begin immediately. The start date is negotiable.

To apply please submit a resume and/or vita and cover letter to: .

Ken Carrick Partner

Janny DeLoache Associate Partner

Truman State University is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring promotion or any other employment practices on the basis of race color religion national origin ancestry sex (including pregnancy) age disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal or Missouri law. We are committed to fair and equal treatment in all aspects of employment. Inquiries about these policies may be directed to the Institutional Compliance Officer and .

Truman is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate form or to request an accommodation please contact Human Resources McClain Hall 101 100 E. Normal Kirksville MO 63501 or .

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