Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance & Business

The State University of New York•Albany, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The State University of New York (SUNY) System Administration is seeking an Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance & Business. This role is crucial in supporting SUNY's mission of providing high-quality, affordable higher education. The position is based in Albany, NY, and involves working towards advancing SUNY's priority pillars: student success, research and scholarship, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and economic development and upward mobility. SUNY System Administration is a mission-driven workplace offering robust New York State benefits.

Requirements

Bachelors degree.
Strong analytical and technical experience.
Experience in analyzing, making recommendations, and presenting said recommendations on complex fiscal situations to those without a financial background.
Demonstrated strong analytical and technical capabilities.
Ability to thrive under pressure.
Ability to effectively manage shifting priorities and requirements.
Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

Masters Degree.
Extensive supervisory experience within State or Federal Government.
Similar experience within health care, community colleges, and/or four-year institutions.
Business Intelligence / Power BI expertise.
Strong Microsoft Excel capabilities.
Understanding/ease of using emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

Oversee and supervise the University-wide Budget Office and System Administration Business Office.
Ensure the delivery of high-quality and easily understood fiscal and operational analysis in partnership with these offices.
Serve as a lead in the System Administration Operating Budget process.
Ensure the professional development and success of individuals within the overseen portfolios.
Work directly with counterparts at individual State-operated campuses, Statutory Colleges, Community Colleges, and program offices to understand and solve issues related to both day-to-day and long-term operations.
Perform high-quality and detailed analysis of large data sets related to higher education institutions' operations.
Provide actionable recommendations to improve campus fiscal health, operational efficiency, reduce risk, and improve services to students, faculty, and staff.
Aid the SUNY University-wide Budget Office and System Administration Business Office in maintaining and increasing the high quality of analytical work.
Work closely with departments within System Administration to ensure financial and operational stability and aid in annual financial plan forecasting.
Engage in regular review, update, and creation of standard operating procedures, policies, and guidance documents to streamline operations, ensure proper internal controls, and mitigate risk.
Work directly with the SUNY Chief Financial Officer as a thought partner in preparing and recommending reviews and recommendations to Senior Leadership, the Chancellor, and Board of Trustees.
Work with the SUNY Chief Financial Officer and other specific departments on the development of campus-based tools to support operational stability and excellence, including active management of academic program offerings, employee workforce, capital facilities needs, and promoting shared services opportunities.
Present, as needed, in partnership with the SUNY Chief Financial Officer to various associations and divisions on specific financial and administrative items.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

NY S health insurance
free dental and vision coverage
competitive retirement options
tuition assistance
parental leave at full pay
generous vacation, sick, and holiday time
13 days of paid holidays per year
21 days of vacation accrued each year
21 days of sick time accrued each year
choice between a fully funded pension plan and a self-driven defined contribution plan
two supplemental plans to increase retirement savings
several health insurance options at an affordable cost with full coverage without mandatory deductibles
additional paid leave policy options for childbirth, adoption, elder care, and other family care situations