Ivy Tech - Bloomington is looking for an individual to join their team as the Vice Chancellor of Finance. The Vice Chancellor of Finance is the campus’ most senior financial officer and a member of the Chancellor’s executive leadership team. The VCF has responsibility for the campus’ approximately $23 million operating budget and oversees a team across multiple functional areas including business affairs/finance and facilities, creating financial and administrative strategies to support and enhance institutional and strategic priorities.
This job was posted 7/17/25 and will remain posted until filled.
Salary Range: $115K - $120K
Benefits: No waiting period
We offer excellent benefit options (medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, spouse/child life insurance, LTD, STD, Identity Guard, etc.).
Employer contribution to a Health Savings Account (with the election of a consumer driven health plan).
Employer contribution of 10% towards a retirement plan. (Employee contribution not required).
Sick Time: 3.7 hours each pay (paid every two weeks).
Vacation Time: 5.34 each pay for first 2 years, then increases to 6.15 after 2 years.
9 Paid holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth National Independence Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day.
Winter recess: The College also observes an official closing of 4 standard work week days between the observed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day holidays. This is known as Winter Recess.
Free tuition towards Ivy Tech classes for employee and qualifying dependents.
Professional Development opportunities.
GENERAL PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION:
The Vice Chancellor of Finance is the campus’ most senior financial officer and a member of the Chancellor’s executive leadership team. The VCF has responsibility for the campus’ approximately $23 million operating budget and oversees a team across multiple functional areas including business affairs/finance and facilities, creating financial and administrative strategies to support and enhance institutional and strategic priorities.
The VCF must be skilled at strategically aligning resources with priorities, financial analysis and modeling, and assessing current and future trends in higher education. As a leader on campus, this individual must be a collaborative and collegial team-player with the ability to communicate complex financial information and decisions across a wide range of constituents and audiences including the Campus Board of Trustees.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides supervision and leadership to a broad array of teams, with specific responsibility for budget and fiscal management, including annual operating, capital, utilities and lease budgets.
Directs all financial and accounting activities of the campus in accordance with guidelines set forth by the Treasurer for the College’s State Board of Trustees.
Maintains necessary budgetary controls to ensure campus operates within budget and meets the financial metrics established by the College.
Directs Business Office functions including purchasing, budgeting, accounts receivable, and fixed asset management.
Oversees procurement processes at the campus level in accordance with the College purchasing policy.
Oversees third-party contracts/grants from government agencies in conjunction with Systems Office Sponsored Program Accounting staff.
Attends Campus Board of Trustee meetings and presents relevant financial information.
Manages and coordinates special projects as requested by the Vice President Financial Planning and Management.
Provides strong customer service through positive attitude and approachability, adaptability, strong problem-solving and desire to identify and support student success.
Provides coaching/hands-on support in complex situations to campus administrators.
Oversees systems which promote collaboration with all campus departments to meet the needs of the campus and College in the execution of the College mission and vision.
Assures assessment of departmental area needs, investigates, and develops alternative academic strategies, establishes priorities and goals, recommends implementation activities, and evaluates progress.
Identifies and initiates innovative approaches to community engagement and related marketing and promotions.
Integrates and aligns strategic mission and goals with that of the College; prioritizes projects and initiatives in alignment with organizational objectives.
Provides innovative leadership and administrative direction related to strategic and operational planning.
Serves as campus representative on boards, committees, and maintains working relationships with business, industry and community partners.
Oversees the development and implementation of programs, policies and procedures.
This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position maybe assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Bloomington Chancellor
SUPERVISION GIVEN: Business Office Staff, Facilities Staff, Grants Finance Designee.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field is required. CPA, CMA, or Master’s degree in business administration, Public Administration, or related field preferred.
A minimum of 5 years of related, progressively responsible administrative experience in an organization of relevant size and complexity required. Experience in an academic institution preferred.
Strong attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills, a team-focused approach, and unquestionable integrity.
Effective communication and conflict resolution skills required.
Able to facilitate continuous improvement and effective change management.
Ability to promote an inclusive environment that reflects the broad diversity and backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued.
Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.
