Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) seeks an experienced, strategic, collaborative, entrepreneurial, and results-oriented leader and manager to serve as its next vice president for finance and business services and chief financial officer (VPFBS).

Located in Baltimore, Maryland, MICA is acknowledged nationally as a premier leader in art and design education. The oldest continuously degree-granting college of art and design in the nation, MICA serves approximately 2,100 undergraduate and graduate students and is a top producer of nationally and internationally recognized professional artists and designers. MICA is deliberately cultivating a new generation of artist—one that is capable of seamlessly integrating innovation, entrepreneurship, and creative citizenship with contemporary approaches to art, design, and media.

As the chief financial officer and strategist, the VPFBS provides leadership of fiscal management and business services at MICA in support of its mission, vision, tenets, and strategic directions. The VPFBS reports to President Samuel Hoi, serves as a key member of his President's Council, and provides advice and counsel on all administrative, business, and financial matters affecting MICA. The vice president will respect shared governance and be an advocate for best practices that promote inclusive decision-making and mutual respect, creating an environment of trust, belonging, and a sense of community across MICA.

The VPFBS, leading a team of twelve talented staff, is accountable for the College’s fiscal soundness, workplace effectiveness, and mission-centric services, as well as transparent and candid communications to the campus community. The VPFBS embraces MICA’s DEIG (diversity, equity, inclusion, & globalization) values and goals, and environmental sustainability and social justice concerns, in the implementation of fiscal and business policies, practices, and key initiatives. Specific areas of oversight include, but are not limited to the following services: development of annual budgets, accounting and fiscal management, investment of College funds, external annual financial audits and compliance, business practices and contracts, purchasing, and other support services. The position also plays a key role in capital planning, environmental/campus planning, facility design, and construction services. The VPFBS establishes collaborative, authentic, and respectful working relationships with MICA’s multi-constituent leadership.

The vice president spearheads the development and oversight of both short- and long-range plans for MICA’s finance and business services. The vice president works closely with the President's Council to assist in writing, monitoring, and executing MICA’s general fund and other programmatic budgets. The vice president must also be prepared to perform other business-related responsibilities as assigned by the president and/or board of trustees. Careful adherence to federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding collegiate business, budgetary, and financial functions will be imperative.

MICA seeks a highly motivated leader with vision and management capabilities. The ideal candidate possesses a proven record as a strategist with direct oversight experience of a wide range of functions in a similarly complex organization. The VPFBS sets high expectations for performance and accountability in a spirit of partnership and fiscal responsibility. Superb communication skills are essential, as are exceptional change management skills and the ability to lead, support, and strengthen diverse teams. Additional information about this position, including a leadership profile can be found at www.wittkieffer.com

Application materials should be submitted using WittKieffer’s candidate portal.

Nominations and inquiries can be directed to:

Kim Brettschneider and Robert Luke

MICACFO@wittkieffer.com

Maryland Institute College of Art is committed to its policy of providing equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status (disabled, Vietnam-era, or otherwise). Furthermore, the College does not tolerate any form of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment or sexual violence. This policy applies to all programs, facilities, and activities provided by Maryland Institute College of Art, including but not limited to admission, educational programs, and employment.

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Blackburn College, a unique four-year liberal arts college with a one-of-a-kind student-managed work program located in Carlinville, Illinois, invites nominations and applications for an outstanding leader as its next Provost. The Provost is a key member of the President’s leadership team. The Provost is responsible for providing leadership and administrative oversight in support of the College’s strategic plan and priorities, especially for departments that fall under the Provost’s purview and for our academic programs, all while supporting campus and our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Candidates should be proven leaders, strategic thinkers, and seek pragmatic, creative solutions to challenges. Candidates should be collaborative leaders that are serious about their role as mentors to students, faculty and staff and should be deeply committed to Blackburn’s mission and vision. The interested candidate will demonstrate a sincere interest in and understanding of higher education, and have an appropriate terminal degree.

The successful candidate will possess the following required education, skills and abilities:

• An earned terminal degree.
• Respect and appreciation for the small liberal arts college experience in higher education.
• Team-oriented with strong communication skills (verbal and written); ability to work well with others.
• Able to use data to prioritize, organize, and operationalize action leading to results.
• Experience and interest in growing and strengthening traditional and innovative academic programs
• Experience in working with disciplinary and institutional accreditation and willingness to take on a leadership role with respect to accreditation
• Demonstrated effectiveness in administrative and leadership capacities in a college or university, including familiarity and collaboration with enrollment management, business and finance, student affairs, physical plant, marketing, performance evaluation, state and federal certification.
• Demonstrated skills in working with, and successfully motivating, faculty and staff members to establish goals, implement plans, evaluate, solve problems, and meet deadlines. Goal-oriented.
• Demonstrated commitment to transparent and inclusive leadership, shared governance, and amicable conflict resolution.
• Experience with academic program review, curricular development, and all levels of assessment.
• Experience with student academic support programs, instruction and information technology, developing programs to attract and retain traditional and novel student populations, and the development of other revenue streams.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and trouble-shoot complex situations.
• High degree of professional discretion, integrity and good judgment.
• High standard of professional conduct, ability to maintain confidentiality, and the ability to establish credibility throughout the organization and with all stakeholders, including the Board of Trustees, the President, Faculty, Staff, Students, Alumni, and members of the President’s Cabinet.
• Ability to act as the liaison with the appropriate committee of the Board of Trustees.
• Strongly motivated; a self-starter.

A complete Leadership Profile may be found at: https://www.agbsearch.com/searches/provost-blackburn-college.  For additional information about Blackburn College and the position, please visit our website employment page at https://blackburn.edu/faculty-and-staff/employment/

Applications will be received, and the confidential review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications (in MS Word or PDF format) must include 1. a letter of interest describing relevant experience along with a diversity, equity, and inclusion statement describing what DEI means to you and why a commitment to DEI is essential in higher education today, 2. curriculum vitae, and 3. five professional references with email and telephone numbers (references will not be contacted without prior authorization from the applicant).  All applications will be handled in confidence.

Inquiries, applications, and nominations should be sent to: BlackburnProvost@agbsearch.com or directed to:

Oscar C.Page, Ph.D.Executive Search Consultant, AGBSearch

oscar.page@agbsearch.com (903) 870-8303

Blackburn seeks to build an inclusive faculty and administration that can engage the interests of a diverse population; underrepresented persons are strongly encouraged to apply. The successful applicant must provide proof of authorization to work in the United States. Blackburn College is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. Employment-based immigration sponsorship is not offered for this position.

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