Vice-President, Administration and Finance, University of Prince Edward Island

Stonyhurst College
CA - Charlottetown
October 30, 2024

The University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) seeks a Vice-President, Administration and Finance (VPAF).
Reporting to the President, and as part of the Senior Executive Team of four Vice-Presidents, the VPAF provides strategic leadership of the University's financial and operational activities, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and fostering strong relationships with internal and external communities.
This role includes oversight of transparent financial processes to ensure effective financial management during an exciting time of growth.
The Vice-President leads campus planning and capital project development, ensuring the optimal maintenance and development of land, facilities, and infrastructure in alignment with the academic and research enterprise.
Leading 9 direct reports, the VPAF has oversight of dynamic teams across various departments, including Finance, Ancillary Services, Athletics and Recreation, Facilities Management and Security, Health and Safety, Bio-Safety, Emergency Management, and Access to Information/Privacy.
The Vice-President collaborates and engages with the University community to enhance UPEI's financial and operational capabilities, ensuring fiscal soundness and high efficiency in alignment with its academic and institutional goals.
The ideal candidate will possess a CPA and several years of progressive leadership experience in finance.
They will have a significant track record of success ideally within the post-secondary sector or in a sector or organization of comparable complexity.
The new VPAF will have an innovative approach, demonstrated experience in leading and supporting growth while managing financial constraints and will have some exposure to a number of the functions to be found within the portfolio.
Outstanding communication skills are essential for the Vice-President, Administration and Finance (VPAF), who must build strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders across the campus, including deans and other academic leaders.
The VPAF will demonstrate strategic, innovative leadership, guiding the University's financial and operational activities with a deep commitment to service and inclusivity.
This role requires the ability to lead diverse teams effectively, fostering an environment of collaboration and mutual respect.
The VPAF will bring a strong strategic mindset and a passion for advancing UPEI's goals and supporting its campus leaders, staff, faculty, and students.
Consideration of applications will begin in October 2024 with the new VPAF to take office in April 2025.
For more information, to apply, or to submit a nomination, please contact Andrea Patrick or Nick Ketley at ***.
The base salary range for this position is from $221,906 to 238,969.
UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute.
UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.
If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to UPEI's HR Officer at hrofficer@upei.ca.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
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