Senior Vice President, Business Affairs & Chief Financial Officer (“SVP”)

Cleveland State University

Senior Vice President, Business Affairs & Chief Financial Officer (“SVP”)

The Opportunity

Founded in 1964, Cleveland State University (CSU) is a public research institution with 17,000-plus students, 10 colleges and schools and more than 175 academic programs. According to the Brookings Institution, CSU is No. 18 in the U.S. among public universities that fulfill a critical dual mission: providing upward mobility and conducting impactful research. CSU is the only Ohio university in the top tier of the Brookings list. U.S News & World Report consistently lists CSU among America’s Best Colleges and Universities.

The SVP oversees the institution’s business and other assigned support functions, including the Budget Office, Business Policies, Controller’s Office and other treasury functions (Payroll, General Accounting, Contracts and Grants, Cashiering, etc.), Facilities Planning, Parking, Physical Plant, Purchasing and Materials Management, Police, and Auxiliary enterprises. As a member of the senior executive staff, the SVP is responsible for providing strategic and tactical leadership for the University’s financial operations and is charged with partnering with the President, the Provost, and other members of the senior leadership team to align the University’s financial resources with its strategic goals.

The next SVP will be a dynamic leader and collaborative team player. The ideal candidate will be self-assured and strong in their convictions and must be committed and passionate about furthering the innovative spirit and mission of CSU.

CSU has retained Korn Ferry, a national executive recruiting firm, to assist with this search. All nominations, inquiries, and application materials should be submitted in confidence to Korn Ferry.  Please direct all applications, nominations, and inquiries for the position to contact information below:

Beau Lambert, Senior Client Partner

Vickie Antolini, Senior Associate

Cleveland State University specific email: 

CSUSVP@kornferry.com   

Cleveland State University is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and education. No person at the university will be denied opportunity for employment or education or be subject to discrimination in any project, program, or activity because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, disability, disabled veteran, Vietnam era veteran or other protected veteran status.