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The College of St. Scholastica (CSS) invites nominations and applications for the position of Vice President of Finance and Strategy (VPFS). Located in Duluth, Minnesota, CSS is a Catholic Benedictine co-education, independent, comprehensive institution of higher learning offering 94 undergraduate and graduate programs under the sponsorship of the Duluth Benedictine Ministries. The college serves about 2,930 students coming from 49 states and 35 countries and is committed to being a place of opportunity. The new VPFS is expected to take office in early summer 2025, though an earlier start date is preferred.

Reporting directly to the President and a vital member of the President’s Cabinet, the VPFS occupies the dual role of the organization’s chief financial officer and strategist. The VPFS will partner with fellow Cabinet members to support and promote St. Scholastica’s Catholic Benedictine mission and values, and they will partner with the President to shape a strong and sustainable future vision for the institution. Providing oversight to the areas of Finance, Human Resources, and Facilities, the VPFS serves as a key thought leader and strategist focused on long-term growth and sustainability. Supported by three direct reports and a staff of approximately 70 people, the primary areas of responsibility of the VPFS include financial operations, facilities operations, human resources, and strategic planning. The incoming VPFS will also have close collaborate relationships with IT leadership, Enrollment Management, Academic Affairs, College Advancement, the Cabinet, and the Human Resources team.

The successful candidate should have strong character, deep integrity, and a commitment to service, student success, and the values that drive the college’s mission. The VPFS will be keenly aware of where the markets are heading, the competition, and best practices in business development, long-term planning, and operational effectiveness. A bachelor’s degree and over five years of progressive experience in senior-level management in finance or accounting are required. The salary range for this position is $155-$185k.

The search for The College of St. Scholastic’s next Vice President of Finance and Strategy is being assisted by Maya Ranchod Kirkhope and Rodney Clark at Academic Search. Applications, nominations, and expressions of interest can be submitted in confidence to CSSVPFS@academicsearch.org. There is urgency in filling this position and the search committee will evaluate candidates on a rolling basis. For more information about the institution, position, qualifications, and application process, please review the search profile, available on the Academic Search website. Additional information about The College of St. Scholastica is available at https://www.css.edu/.

The College of St. Scholastica is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action college. The College will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran’s status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.