Senior Vice Chancellor for Finance and Treasurer

The University of Denver invites nominations and applications for the position of Senior Vice Chancellor for Finance and Treasurer, the chief financial officer of the University.

Founded in 1864, the University of Denver is an independent, doctoral granting research university with high research activity. The University of Denver is ranked among the nation’s top 100 universities, with many of its professional schools and programs ranking in the top twenty by US News and World Report. Located in the booming city of Denver, at the foot of the awe-inspiring Rocky Mountains, the University enrolls over 11,600 students in its distinguished undergraduate liberal arts and sciences, graduate and professional programs. The University has become increasingly prominent nationally and internationally for its creative, 21st-century approaches to problem-based scholarship, a holistic, student-centered approach to learning, and a dedication to the public good through local, national and international partnerships. The University’s Chancellor, Rebecca Chopp, brings more than 20 years of transformational experience in higher education leadership.

Reporting directly to the Chancellor and the Board, the Senior Vice Chancellor for Finance and Treasurer will be a key strategic and collaborative partner, working closely with the Provost and Chancellor in setting the University’s future. The Senior Vice Chancellor will provide leadership and oversight for the overall budget, internal controls, student financial services, enterprise risk management, shared services, facilities management, campus safety, environmental health and safety, and the controller’s office. The Senior Vice Chancellor will be critical in the development of the DU District, a plan to build housing, retail, and a hotel around the campus.  Candidates must have a track record of success in financial management within a complex organization, be innovative, and possess a desire to lead positive change in education and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. In addition, the successful candidate will work effectively and transparently within a shared governance culture.

Please send all nominations, inquiries, and expressions of interest in confidence to:

Shelly Weiss Storbeck, Managing Partner

Beth McCarthy, Senior Associate

SrViceChancellorDU@storbecksearch.com

The University of Denver is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff and encourages applications from women, minorities, members of the LBGT community, people with disabilities and veterans. The University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.