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Belleville News Democrat

Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Belleville News Democrat, Trenton, New Jersey, United States,


VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), one of the nation’s preeminent public institutions, invites inquiries, applications, and nominations for the position of vice president and chief financial officer (VPCFO). A comprehensive college committed to excellence, TCNJ offers its undergraduates over 50 major programs located in its seven undergraduate schools. An equal number of master’s degrees and graduate certificates is offered by the newly-formed School of Graduate, Global, and Online Education. Liberal learning, however, forms the foundation of a TCNJ education at any level. TCNJ currently enrolls 7435 undergraduates and 709 graduate students. It boasts a 13:1 student/faculty ratio and an average class size of 23. Nearly half of its students come from the top 20 percent of their high school class. Ninety percent of TCNJ students persist from the first year to the sophomore year, and 86 percent graduate within six years—among the highest success rates in the nation. The College’s 289-acre Georgian campus is located in suburban Ewing, New Jersey, near Trenton and within an hour’s drive of New York City and Philadelphia. Roughly half of its students live in college housing. Over the past 20 years, TCNJ has invested $450 million in facilities expansion and enhancement. The success of TCNJ’s commitment to excellence is demonstrated by the many college rankings in which it appears prominently.

U.S. News and World Report

has consistently ranked TCNJ as the top Regional University North.

Washington Monthly

ranked TCNJ as 10 th

in the nation among master’s level colleges and universities. The Office of the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer interacts with every department, employee, and student on the campus, as well as with three of the College’s volunteer boards: the TCNJ Board of Trustees, the TCNJ Foundation Board of Directors, and the Trenton State College Corporation. In addition, the VPCFO and staff monitor the College’s investment portfolios and debt load. Critical interactions with rating agencies and outside financial audit professionals are coordinated and managed by the Vice President. The ideal candidate for the new VPCFO will: be a seasoned CFO with successful experience working in higher education in an environment of shared governance and collective bargaining. have successful financial experience outside of higher education. have a mastery of the basic tools of the trade: accounting, financial analysis, making financial projections, financial planning and budgeting, and working with computer systems. have a baccalaureate degree; further education in business, finance or accounting; and the ability to learn new processes, methods, and analytic tools. have a record of successful innovative and entrepreneurial activity. be able to work collaboratively and collegially with a wide range of faculty and staff in a way that is respectful and aware of all that they can contribute to the success of the college. practice transparency and be comfortable working in an environment of public scrutiny. have experience working with human resources. have a strong commitment to the centrality of the student experience and the mission of TCNJ. be a person of high integrity with great communication skills and a sense of humor. Applications and Nominations For best consideration, applications should be received by

January 27, 2025. Applicants must provide: A letter of interest that specifically addresses the qualifications outlined in the prospectus. A current curriculum vitae/resume. A list of five professional references with the candidate’s relationship to each referee, as well as telephone numbers and email addresses for future contact. Applications should be in PDF format and submitted through the AGB Search portal at

TCNJ - VPCFO Application Portal . The search is being assisted by AGB Search. Nominations and expressions of interest are encouraged and should be directed to: Robert Holyer, PhD Executive Search Consultant AGB Search robert.holyer@agbsearch.com 804.402.6736 (c) To enrich education through diversity, TCNJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. TCNJ has a strong commitment to inclusive excellence; to achieving diversity among faculty, staff, and students; and to creating a climate that is inclusive and respectful to everyone on campus.

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