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The University of Montana invites applications for the Assistant Vice Provost for Finance and Personnel. Reporting to the Provost and Executive Vice President (PEVP) and the Vice President for Operations and Finance (VPOF), this position will oversee fiscal operations and provide strategic advice on personnel matters for the Academic Affairs sector. The Assistant Vice Provost for Finance and Personnel (AVP) stewards the budget and planning process for the colleges and all units reporting to the Provost’s Office. The individual in this role provides insightful analysis and seasoned advice to support effective decision-making by the colleges, departments and the executive leadership of the University. The AVP has oversight for employee hiring and onboarding; labor relations and benefits; and for the staff under their supervision, training/professional development programs. The AVP will build a network of collaborative relationships and partnerships across the sector, serving as a trusted advisor and resource to deans, directors, faculty and staff.
Essential Responsibilities:
The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action : Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.
Position Details
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AboutUM ****
The University of Montana is flagship, research-intensive R1 institution with approximately 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 75,000, surrounded by mountains and three rivers converge. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere.
The University of Montana capitalizes on its unique strengths to create knowledge, provide an active learning environment for students, and offer programs and services responsive to the needs of Montanans. The University delivers education and training on its four campuses and to sites inside and outside of Montana.
To learn more about the University of Montana, and Missoula, please visit the links below.
o Video: Mission First, People Always
o Video: There's This Place
o Missoula Area Chamber of Commerce
Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to Offer of Employment.
In accordance with University policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.
ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference.
Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.
References *References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant.
Testing Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.
E mployment Eligibility. All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).
Must be eligible to work in the United State upon hire.
How to Apply
Priority Application Date: Sunday, April 14, 2024 by 11:59 PM (Mountain Time)
Complete applications received by this date will be guaranteed consideration. To receive full consideration, candidates are required to submit all of the following materials.
Please submit the following application materials** via the UM Jobs portal and by clicking "New Resume/CV" button. Please do not apply through Indeed.com*.
***** Applying through Indeed.com or easy apply through Indeed.com may result in submission of an incomplete application. Applications may be removed from full consideration if they are not complete with materials listed above under the "How to Apply" section. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure complete application materials are submitted and received by the date listed above.
****** Please note: only five (5) attachments are allowed per application. Please combine documents accordingly.
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