Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration

The University of South Carolina Upstate (Upstate) invites applications and nominations for the position of Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration (VCF&A). Upstate, located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, is a public university, part of the University of South Carolina System; it offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees and is home to some 5,000 students.

The VCF&A is a member of the Chancellor’s leadership team with a broad portfolio of responsibilities including budgetary and financial accountability and creating financial and administrative strategies to support and enhance institutional and strategic priorities. They oversee university finances and accounting, facilities and construction, law enforcement and public safety, business affairs, risk management, human resources, Title IX, EEO, bursar’s office, purchasing, postal services, bookstore, employee relations, dining services, and housing facilities. They serve as an administrative liaison with the foundation boards.

Serving on the chancellor’s leadership team and as the chancellor’s representative as needed, the VCF&A is fiscally responsible for university budget of $90M+ and has direct supervision of the offices of Human Resources, Employee Relations, Facilities, University Police and Public Safety, Purchasing and Business Services, Budget and Planning, and Capital Planning, Book Store, and Bursar. In addition, they are responsible for the management of the Dining, Beverage and Vending Contracts and oversight of all other financial funds: including Athletics, Student Affairs, Auxiliary, Grants/Contracts, Enterprise Funds, Financial Aid, etc. and personnel actions for compliance with all USC policy, state, and federal regulations. They are responsible for the financial and contractual functions associated with programs including management of operational budgets and program revenues and expenditures.

Qualifications along with additional information about the position and University of South Carolina Upstate can be found in the leadership profile located above.

Nominations and Applications

For best consideration, applications should be submitted by February 14, 2025 to the AGB Search Portal accessible via this link.

Candidates are requested to submit the following:

• Letter of interest stating how the candidate’s experiences and qualifications connect with the characteristics and priorities expressed in the position profile.
• Resume or curriculum vitae.
• Five professional references with emails, telephone numbers, and a description of the candidate’s professional relationship with each reference listed (references will not be contacted without prior written authorization from the applicant).

Nominations and expressions of interest in the VCF&A are encouraged. Please direct them to UpstateVPFA@agbsearch.com or to the AGB search consultants listed below.

Monica Burton
Principal
monica.burton@agbsearch.com
(917) 825-2961

Margaret “Peggy” Plympton
Principal
margaret.plympton@agbsearch.com
(484) 554-4543

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational opportunities or employment or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.