Vice President for Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer

Position Overview

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Bowling Green State University (BGSU) has launched a national search to place its next Vice President for Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer. Partnering with AGB Search, BGSU invites applications and nominations for this critical leadership position.

Founded in 1910 by the state of Ohio, BGSU was established as a teacher training institution, but today, it has grown to a comprehensive, high-research public university with undergraduate and graduate enrollments that total nearly 20,000 students. Located in a true college town, BGSU has a student population that represents all 88 counties of Ohio, all 50 states, and countries across the world. The University has more than 200,000 living alumni who are leaders in business, technology, entertainment, education, scientific research, and healthcare, making positive change in their communities.

In addition to its primary residential campus in Bowling Green, which has more than 5.4 million square feet of teaching, research, auxiliary, athletics and administrative spaces, the University has additional Ohio locations in Huron, Sandusky, and Perrysburg and international sites in Salzburg, Austria and Alcalá, Spain. BGSU students can pursue degree programs in-person, online or both.

There is unprecedented momentum at Bowling Green State University. With record enrollments, student success rates, fundraising results, research expenditures and national rankings, the BGSU experience is unlike any other.

A Leadership Profile additional information about the University and the responsibilities of the position may be found above.

Nominations and Applications

For full consideration, application materials should be in PDF format and submitted through the AGB Search portal at  BGSU VPFA & CFO by Friday, May 2, 2025. The search will continue until an appointment is made.

Candidates are requested to submit the following:

  • A letter of interest stating how the candidate’s experiences and qualifications connect with the desired leadership attributes and themes stated in the profile;
  • A resume; and
  • Five references with email addresses and telephone numbers (to be contacted at a later date with the candidate’s approval).

Questions regarding the application process should be directed to BGSU-VPFA@agbsearch.com. Additional information about BGSU may be found at www.bgsu.edu.

Nominations and confidential expressions of interest are encouraged and should be directed to:

Julie Staggs, EdD, ACC, Executive Search Consultant
julie.staggs@agbsearch.com  | (571) 970-7895

Lawrence R. Ladd, Executive Search Consultant
larry.ladd@agbsearch.com | (508) 274-0910

Bowling Green State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email ohr@bgsu.edu.