Executive Vice Chancellor, Administration & Finance

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:

As a member of the senior executive staff, the Executive Vice Chancellor (EVC) for Administration & Finance (A&F) reports directly to the Chancellor and serves as the chief operating, business, and administrative officer of UMass Chan. The incumbent oversees finance, budgeting, financial reporting, sponsored projects, research administration (including post and pre-award) facilities management, supply chain management, auxiliary enterprises, human resources, information technology and reporting, and technology transfer and licensing.

The EVC of A&F is the primary strategic partner to the Chancellor as it pertains to the business of UMass Chan. Together, they set and execute the business strategy of UMass Chan and identify opportunities for revenue growth and expense containment. The EVC establishes standards of performance in the delegation of administrative and financial authority, defines broad institutional goals and objectives in consultation with the Chancellor and coordinates the analysis, reporting and financial parameters.

The incumbent will use KPIs to closely monitor performance and fiscal health.

The incumbent will establish and maintain effective and collaborative relationships with leaders at UMass Memorial Health Care (UMMHC) to identify and advance joint strategic business opportunities and maintain an effective partnership. They will also maintain close and transparent ties with the UMass System President’s Office to deliver and report out on shared goals and objectives. Working collaboratively with local, state, and federal agencies is also essential to help UMass Chan advance its strategic and operational priorities.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

General:

• Pursuant with University policy, sets the financial strategy and business operations of UMass Chan.

• Directly oversees the functional units within Administration and Finance, including:
Finance, Research Administration, Facilities Management, Information Technology, Human Resources, and Technology Transfer, Entrepreneurship, and Licensing.

• Serves as a member of the Chancellor’s leadership team; establishes and achieves short- and long-term institutional goals in accordance with the college’s and university’s strategic and operational plans.

• Coordinate A&F activities with those of other divisions, departments, and outside agencies and organizations; provide staff assistance to the President and Chancellor; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.

Business Development, Strategy, and Planning:

• Partners with the Chancellor on strategic planning and identifies areas of strategic growth, expense control, and new revenue generating ventures, initiatives, and/or partnerships.

• Explores and identifies new business and revenue generating opportunities for UMass Chan that align with its strategic goals and mission, including all necessary due diligence.

• Presents to the Chancellor and/or President’s Office business opportunities with clearly articulated business plans, investment requirements, and short and long range ROI potential.

• Works with internal and external partners to develop investment opportunities that support UMass Chan’s goals and mission.

• Assists the Chancellor and other internal stakeholders with fundraising initiatives and supports the budget and goals around fundraising targets and opportunities.

Relationships, Collaboration, and Leadership:

• Serves as chief liaison with UMMHC on shared services matters, funds flow issues, joint ventures, collaborative investments and business endeavors, and other business-related matters.

• Works collaboratively with peers at the other UMass campuses and the A&F leadership at the UMPO.

• Cultivates and establishes positive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including our academic leadership, clinical partners, university leaders, and community and government leaders.

• Represent A&F to outside groups and organizations; participate in outside community and professional groups and committees; provide technical assistance as necessary.

• Fosters an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and…