Vice Chancellor of Budget and Finance/Chief Financial Officer

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The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) invites applications and nominations for the position of Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs. This is a renewable, full-time, non-tenured, administrative position and reports to the Chancellor.  The position will be located in Las Vegas or Reno, Nevada.  

The NSHE is comprised of eight institutions: two universities, a state college, four community colleges and a research institute.  The public system of higher education in Nevada continues to experience growth with significant challenges and opportunities in serving over 105,000 students and 15,000 employees.

The Vice Chancellor for Budget and Finance/Chief Financial Officer acts as the CFO for the System and is responsible for coordinating and addressing fiscal issues related to statewide higher education.  This includes the Legislative budget process or biennial budget, financial statements and reporting, and investments or debt.   As a key member of the Chancellor’s Cabinet, the VC/CFO provides information and recommendations to the Chancellor and the Board of Regents on higher education fiscal operations and is required to stay current on national issues related to higher education financing and convey these issues to the Board and the campus business officers.   Additionally, the VC/CFO exercises substantial discretionary authority relative to the financial operation of the System.  The VC/CFO oversees the System Computing Services, External Audit, Risk Management, and Banking and Treasury operations.

SALARY GRADE: *This position offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with the candidate’s education, experience, and certification/training. In addition to base salary, employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance. Additionally, an employer paid long term disability plan is included.

• Outstanding Retirement Plan: professional employees are required to participate in the 401(a) Retirement Plan Alternative (RPA). Employee contributions of 19.25% are matched 100% by the employer and employees experience an immediate vesting in the plan. Employees who currently or previously participated in Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) of Nevada may be eligible to continue in the PERS plan.

• Paid Leave: generous annual leave (accrual of 2 days per month), sick leave (granted 30 days at time of hire), 12 paid holidays, and paid family leave.  

• Education Benefit: employees and their qualified dependents may take advantage of a tuition savings benefit. Faculty may take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate and their dependents may access an unlimited number of credits, if they meet specific criteria.

• Additional Perks: Employee assistance programs and professional development opportunities.

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