Apply for Job Job ID363705 LocationDuluth Job FamilyAcademic Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Job Code9308 Employee ClassAcad Prof and Admin Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job About the Job THE SEARCH The University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD), one of five campuses within the distinguished University of Minnesota (UMN) System, seeks a strategic, collaborative, and mission-driven leader to serve as its next Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations (VCFO). The VCFO will join UMD at an exciting time of transition, with the recent appointment of a new Chancellor and opportunities to shape the leadership team for continued success. This role is pivotal in supporting UMD's position as Minnesota's premier sea and land grant university and a key contributor to the region's research, creative activity, and economic development. Reporting to the Chancellor and serving as a key member of the senior leadership team, the VCFO will oversee all finance and operations units, including the Controller's Office, the Office of Budget and Analysis, Human Resources, the Police Department and Facilities Management, which includes the Office of Sustainability. The VCFO will manage UMD's $300 million operating budget, ensuring that financial, capital, and human resources are aligned with the university's strategic educational and research objectives. This role is crucial to advancing UMD's strategic vision, serving as an advisor to the Chancellor and senior leadership on resource allocation to support the university's mission and priorities. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in leading finance and operations in a complex higher education environment that relies on both system and state-level support. This leader will be adaptable, collaborative, and capable of managing change effectively. With strong problem-solving skills, the VCFO will find innovative ways to prioritize projects, utilize resources efficiently, and communicate complex financial and operational concepts transparently to build trust among the UMD community. The VCFO must be a strategic leader with strong financial and business acumen and the ability to motivate and support teams and apply best practices to advance UMD's long-term priorities of fostering impactful research, growing enrollment, and enhancing the economic prosperity of the region and the state. The University of Minnesota Duluth has retained Isaacson, Miller, a national search firm, to assist in this important search. All inquiries, applications, and nominations should be directed in confidence to the search firm as indicated at the end of this document. UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA DULUTH The University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) is a comprehensive public land and sea grant university that serves as a critical driver of regional research and economic development in northeastern Minnesota. The second largest campus in the University of Minnesota System, UMD enrolls roughly 10,000 students and offers 89 undergraduate and 24 graduate programs. The University of Minnesota Medical School, Duluth campus, and the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy, Duluth, both have programs on the UMD campus. As a mid-sized university, UMD consistently ranks among the top Midwestern regional universities and provides an alternative to large research universities and small liberal arts colleges, providing a personalized learning experience with the feel of a larger university. UMD has distinguished itself in natural resources and freshwater sciences and touts an impressive research portfolio with over $25 million in annual sponsored projects. The University features several research centers, including the Large Lakes Observatory, the Natural Resources Research Institute, the Minnesota Sea Grant, and the Bureau of Business and Economic Research. The Duluth campus is known for its diverse array of academic and research facilities, which significantly contribute to the university's role in regional economic development and innovation. The University's main campus features new and cutting-edge buildings, including its library, business school, science building, a Cesar Pelli-designed music hall, and a state-of-the-art civil engineering facility, all incorporating beautiful lake vistas and public art that spans its 244 acres. UMD is also strongly committed to sustainability and is home to four LEED-certified buildings, including one with the coveted Platinum certification. The University's Campus and Climate Action Plan (CCAP) was introduced in 2023 and provides a 30-year planning horizon for UMD to mitigate its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and advance its sustainability goals. The University's off-campus facilities include a historic lower campus, a Jacobean Revival mansion, and a Great Lakes research vessel. UMD's sustainable practices and facilities emphasize its commitment to environmental stewardship. The City of Duluth, the fourth largest city in Minnesota, is located on the north shore of Lake Superior and has a population of approximately 85,000, with a metropolitan area population of about 276,000. Rated by Money magazine as one of the top four Midwestern small cities for livability, Duluth was named the #1 best place to live by Outside magazine in 2014. The city offers more than 11,000 acres of park space for various outdoor activities, including rock climbing, skiing, biking, and wildlife viewing. Major industries in Duluth include health care, education, aviation, technology, and tourism, complemented by a thriving arts and culture scene. UMD plays a vital role in the vibrancy of the region and state and has contributed roughly $582 million in economic impact through its operations, construction, and student and visitor spending. It is estimated to support more than 4,100 jobs in the region. UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA The University of Minnesota (UMN) is a respected public research university and Minnesota's land-grant institution, with five campuses across the state-Twin Cities, Duluth, Morris, Crookston, and Rochester. Known for its strong tradition of education and public engagement, UMN drives innovation and societal improvement. With an annual budget of $4.5 billion, the university contributes $9 billion to Minnesota's economy. The flagship Twin Cities campus, located in Minneapolis-St. Paul, enrolls nearly 55,000 of the university's 68,000 students, offering interdisciplinary education and research across diverse fields, including liberal arts, sciences, business, and medicine. UMN averages over $1 billion in annual research expenditures, ranking 13th among public universities nationally. The university boasts 26 Nobel Prize-winning faculty, alongside recipients of prestigious awards like Guggenheim and MacArthur Fellowships. Located in a diverse and economically vibrant region, the university system reflects Minnesota's multicultural connections, housing significant Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian American, and global communities, including the largest urban American Indian and Somali populations in the country. UMN acknowledges its location on the traditional homelands of the Dakota and Ojibwe... For full info follow application link. The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.