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OSU-Institute of Technology

Contact Name & Email

Ronna Vanderslice, ronna.vanderslice@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$ - $

Commensurate with education and experience

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

About this Position

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Vice President of Fiscal Services reports directly to the Senior Vice President of Administration and Finance and serves as a key executive leader responsible for shaping and executing the overall financial strategy of Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology. This role provides strategic direction and oversight for a broad portfolio of operational and support functions, ensuring a high level of financial accountability, transparency, and long-term fiscal sustainability. The VP of Fiscal Services plays a central role in institutional strategic planning, particularly in the development and management of financial and budgetary frameworks. The position provides direct leadership and supervision for the accounting, human resources, bursar, technology services, purchasing, auxiliary services, and physical plant departments. Additionally, the VP of Fiscal Services oversees the planning, financial management, and execution of capital projects and facilities operations, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and responsible stewardship of resources.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or related field and five years of experience in higher education or business required. Master’s degree and CPA preferred.

Experience:

• Evidences a history of demonstrating ethical and professional behavior.
• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible finance and leadership experience, preferably in a higher education environment.

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

• Valid Oklahoma driver’s license.
• Certified Public Accountant (strongly preferred).

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work in a positive and effective fashion with all unit leaders and other appropriate internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to perform complex accounting and fiscal calculations to include forecasting.
• Strong working knowledge of State Regents’ and institutional policies related to admission, retention, financial aid, records, and degree completion.
• An understanding of the character and mission of land grant colleges and universities.
• Ability to work with other department constituents to identify and satisfy fiscal needs.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Ability to perform data analysis and identify statistical trends.
• Ability to allocate resources in a strategic, collaborative and creative manner.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Ability to effectively supervise and manage direct reports.
• Ability to develop balanced, successful, and achievable budgets.
• Ability to work toward achieving the strategic plans and goals of the OSU System and OSUIT.
• Comprehensive knowledge of enterprise-level technologies, software, project management, construction and facility infrastructure support services.
• Demonstrated knowledge of office technologies including but not limited to office computers, Microsoft Office, Outlook.

Communication Skills:

• Must demonstrate strong executive-level communication skills, capable of conveying complex financial information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Must communicate strategic priorities and financial implications effectively to senior leadership, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Must provide clear, consistent direction to teams and foster open, transparent communication across administrative units.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively recognize and resolve conflict.