Universities of Wisconsin · 3 months ago
Associate Chancellor for Finance and Strategy
Oshkosh, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $213K/yr
10+ years expThe University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is a higher education institution with a rich history and a commitment to academic excellence. They are seeking an Associate Chancellor for Finance and Strategy to oversee financial operations and lead strategic planning initiatives to ensure the university's long-term fiscal sustainability and alignment with its mission.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain institutional dashboards and KPIs to monitor progress toward strategic goals
Foster a culture of evidence-based planning and informed decision-making
Identify and develop diversified revenue sources, including grants, international recruitment, auxiliary enterprises, partnerships, public-private ventures, and other entrepreneurial opportunities
Evaluate academic and administrative units for cost-effectiveness, ROI, and strategic fit
Support initiatives to modernize business operations and deploy technology to reduce administrative burden and improve financial decision-making
Direct capital planning and infrastructure investments in alignment with the institution’s mission and fiscal responsibility
Lead all financial functions, including budgeting, forecasting, accounting, procurement, investments, and financial reporting
Develop and implement multi-year financial models to support institutional priorities and ensure long-term fiscal stability
Manage a $250 million operating budget
Oversee cash flow, liquidity management, and reserves, optimizing financial resources to support strategic objectives
Collaborate with Executive Council and Cabinet members, Deans, shared governance, and System leaders to ensure strategic coherence
Represent UW Oshkosh on System-level working groups related to finance and strategy, advocating for institutional needs while supporting system-wide initiatives
Support an integrated strategic planning process that aligns academic, financial, enrollment, and operational goals
Serve as a key driver of institutional transformation, helping shape university priorities, structure, and resource allocation
Conduct environmental scanning, market analysis, and scenario planning to anticipate and respond to future challenges and opportunities
Qualification
Required
Graduate degree in finance, strategic management, business administration, public policy, higher education leadership, or a closely related field
A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in financial management and/or strategic planning in a highly complex organization
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and institutional change in complex, regulated settings
Strong financial modeling and data analytics capabilities
Deep commitment to the mission of public higher education and shared governance
Preferred
Doctoral/terminal degree in a related field
Experience within an institution or system of higher education or a similarly complex non-profit organization
Familiarity with Wisconsin state budgeting, capital project approval, and procurement procedures
Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial and strategic concepts to varied audiences
Company
Universities of Wisconsin
13 universities. 1 mission. To make Wisconsin...Future Ready. For All.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7MKey Investors
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
2019-01-01Grant· $7M
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