Vice President Finance and Administration​/Chief Financial Officer

Overview

VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Fairmont State University, a four-year, public, comprehensive university located in Fairmont, WV, seeks a strategic, dynamic, and innovative administrative professional to serve as its Vice President for Finance and Administration/Chief Financial Officer (VPFA). Academic Search is assisting and invites inquiries, applications, and nominations.

Reporting to the University President and serving as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the Vice President functions as the senior officer and supervises the directors of the units within the Division of Finance and Administration:
Grants and Sponsored Programs, Procurement, Accounting, and Facilities. This position is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to support the University, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, and fostering an all-inclusive environment. The VPFA will work collaboratively with other university departments and stakeholders to drive initiatives that enhance and support the University's mission.

For more information about the institution, position, qualifications, and online application process, please review the full position profile from the Academic Search website:
Current Open Searches. Although the position is open until filled, candidates should submit all application materials by Tuesday, March 24. The new VPFA would ideally take office in July 2026.

• Report to the University President and serve as a member of the Executive Leadership Team; supervise the directors of Grants and Sponsored Programs, Procurement, Accounting, and Facilities within the Division of Finance and Administration.
• Develop and implement strategies to support the University, ensure compliance with relevant regulations, and foster an inclusive environment.
• Collaborate with other university departments and stakeholders to drive initiatives that enhance and support the University’s mission.

Dr. Pam Balch, Senior Consultant, is leading this search. All inquiries, applications, and nominations will be held in confidence. To learn more about this opportunity, potential applicants are welcome to submit their CVs to Fairmont

State

CFO to schedule a call.

Although nominations are not required to be considered for this position, leaders who know of outstanding candidates are welcome to submit confidential nominations by emailing Fairmont

State

CFO. Please include the nominee’s full name, position, institution/organization, and email address.

Fairmont State University does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression/association, national origin, age, height, weight, religion, creed, genetic information, disability, or veteran's status, as identified and defined by law in employment, admissions, and educational programs and activities. Minorities/Women/Veterans/those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Fairmont State University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant.