Office of the Chancellor

 

 

INFORMATION BULLETIN

 

January 25, 2005

 

To:                   The University Community

 

From:               Howard Cohen, Chancellor

 

Subject:            Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services Selection Advisory Committee

 

I am pleased to announce that the search and screen process for the Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services position is underway.  The VCAS is responsible to the Chancellor for the management of business and administrative support functions of the campus and to the Executive Vice President and Treasurer for Purdue University system-wide responsibilities.  The VCAS will be jointly appointed by me and Morgan Olsen.

 

The following individuals have agreed to serve as members of the Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services Selection Advisory Committee:

 

                        Donald Erwin                                       Student Information Support

                        Peggy Gerard, Chair, with vote             School of Nursing

                        Catherine Murphy                                 Department of Mathematics, Computer

                                                                                       Science and Statistics

                        Pat Obi                                                School of Management

                        Richard Riddering                                 Career and Leadership Development

                        Thomas Ryan                                       Budget and Payroll

                       

Also serving, representing the Executive Vice President and Treasurer are:

 

                        James David                                         Budget and Fiscal Planning

                        Lawrence Fusaro                                  Physical Facilities

 

I am very appreciative of the willingness of our colleagues to participate in the selection of one of our senior officers.  The campus community will have an opportunity to meet the finalists during the interview process.

 

The search will begin immediately and remain open until the position is filled.  Applications have been requested by March 4, 2005.

 

Attachment:  Position Announcement

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PURDUE UNIVERSITY CALUMET POSITION VACANCY NOTICE

 

DATE:                                                January 25, 2005                      

 

JOB TITLE:                                         Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services                  

 

POSITION CLASSIFICATION:           0020A12          

 

DEPARTMENT:                                  Administrative Services            

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

 

As the chief financial officer, directs and oversees the institution’s business and other support functions to include Budget and Payroll; Fiscal Operations/Comptroller; Human Resources; Campus Police; Facilities Maintenance, Operations and Utilities; Facilities Planning and Projects; Conference Operations; Administrative Computing, Technology and Information Services; and quality deployment within Administrative Services.  Ensures business transactions and policies and procedures meet the University’s short- and long-term goals and objectives.  The Vice Chancellor is responsible to the Executive President and Treasurer for areas of responsibility overseen by the Treasurer under state laws and Trustee Bylaws and responsible to the Chancellor for daily management of activities as assigned.

 

REQUIREMENTS

 

Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred.  Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience and accomplishments in administrative and fiscal affairs in a University or comparable setting.   Excellent planning, communication and leadership skills; strong background of financial planning and fiscal operations;  strong knowledge of University administrative support operations; the ability to develop and sustain effective working relationships with internal and external constituencies; and a record of professional achievement and high integrity.

 

Send cover letter outlining qualifications/resumes to:

 

Dr. Peggy Gerard

Chair, VCAS Search Committee

c/o Carole Fozkos

Office of the Chancellor

Purdue University Calumet

2200 169th Street

Hammond, IN  46323-2094

fozkoscl@calumet.purdue.edu

Electronic submission preferred

 

Review of resumes begins immediately and continues until position is filled, with a preferred filing date of March 4, 2005. If you need assistance in submitting a resume please contact Human Resources, at 989-2251.  Please reference Job Title in cover letter.

 

A check of criminal conviction records may be made for employment in this position. 

 

Purdue University Calumet is an Equal Access/Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.