Vice Provost for Academic Strategy and Budget

The University of Minnesota (UMN), one of the most prestigious comprehensive, public land-grant research universities in the nation, seeks a strategic and collaborative leader to serve as its inaugural Vice Provost for Academic Strategy and Budget (VPASB). This is an exciting opportunity to impact the academic budget model and academic programming priorities at a world-class institution at a moment of new presidential and executive leadership, strategic renewal, and evolving fiscal complexity.

Reporting to the Executive Vice President and Provost (EVPP), the Vice Provost for Academic Strategy and Budget (VPASB) will be primarily responsible for the development, communication, execution, and management of academic budget prioritization and innovative strategies and initiatives on behalf of the Office of the EVPP, and aligning academic programming, strategies, and performance with the University’s new strategic roadmap, Elevate Extraordinary 2030. The VPASB will focus on accelerating organizational performance through cohesive budget and strategy planning and execution, ensuring the financial and operational health and success of the Office of the EVPP by facilitating the development and execution of the EVPP organization’s budget. This individual will work in close collaboration with other executive team members, including the Vice President and Chief Budget Officer, the Director of University Data and Institutional Reporting, academic deans, and Chief Financial Managers. 

Given that UMN is a large, complex, and highly distributed institution, the VPASB must be an accessible leader, clear communicator, and genuine collaborator with strong financial aptitude and a demonstrated capacity for creativity and innovation. The VPASB will also need to liaise and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders across the University of Minnesota campuses.

APPLICATIONS, INQUIRIES, AND NOMINATIONS

Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be sent below.

Rebecca Kennedy is leading this search with Afi Tettey-Fio and Cortnee Bollard.

The University of Minnesota shall provide equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, familial status, disability, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local commission created for the purpose of dealing with discrimination, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.