Vice President for Finance and Administration

Position Overview

Albright College seeks an experienced, collaborative, and forward-thinking Vice President for Finance and Administration (VPFA) to serve as a key member of the President’s Cabinet and lead the College’s financial and administrative operations during a period of institutional growth and transformation. Reporting directly to the President, the VPFA will serve as Albright’s chief financial and administrative officer, responsible for ensuring the long-term fiscal health, operational excellence, and sustainability of the College.

The VPFA will provide strategic leadership and oversight for the areas of Finance, Human Resources, Facilities, Public Safety, and Auxiliary Services, which include dining and the bookstore. This position plays a vital role in supporting Albright’s mission, advancing student success, and fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and service excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Financial Stewardship

• Serve as the College’s chief financial officer, overseeing all financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, accounting, and reporting functions.
• Partner closely with the Vice President for Strategy to develop financial models that guide institutional decision-making, align resources with strategic priorities, and support enrollment and retention goals.
• Lead multi-year financial forecasting, long-range capital planning, and risk management initiatives that ensure institutional sustainability.
• Work collaboratively with the President, Cabinet, and Board of Trustees (particularly the Finance and Audit Committees) to provide clear, transparent financial reporting and recommendations.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee the effective management of the College’s facilities, capital projects, grounds, and infrastructure to ensure a safe, attractive, and sustainable campus environment.
• Lead Human Resources initiatives that promote employee engagement, professional growth, and organizational effectiveness.
• Oversee Public Safety operations that ensure the protection and well-being of students, employees, and visitors.
• Provide oversight and innovation for all auxiliary enterprises, ensuring they operate with strong financial performance, student-centered service, and alignment with Albright’s retention goals.

Campus Culture and Service

• Strengthen a culture of customer service, collaboration, and continuous improvement across all administrative units.
• Ensure auxiliary and operational services—such as dining, bookstore, and housing—enhance the student experience, support retention, and reflect the College’s values.
• Partner with the Vice President for Advancement to identify and support capital and operational funding opportunities.
• Contribute to campus-wide diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts by fostering an equitable workplace and ensuring access to resources that advance Albright’s community values.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business, finance, higher education administration, or a related field required; CPA or equivalent strongly preferred.
• Ten or more years of progressively responsible financial and administrative leadership experience, ideally in higher education or a complex nonprofit organization.
• Proven ability to manage large, diverse teams and multiple complex operations with sound judgment and integrity.
• Demonstrated success in financial modeling, budget development, and long-term planning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative leadership style that builds trust across campus constituencies.
• Commitment to advancing Albright College’s mission of access, inclusion, and innovation.

Preferred Attributes

• A forward-thinking, data-informed leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment of change and growth.
• A strategic partner who brings creativity, empathy, and accountability to decision-making.
• A visible and approachable presence on campus who values teamwork, transparency, and student-centered operations.

About Albright College

Founded in 1856, Albright College is a private, liberal arts institution located in Reading, Pennsylvania. Guided by its mission to educate students of academic promise for lives of meaning and service, Albright is in a period of remarkable transformation—strengthening academic programs in emerging technologies, expanding access and affordability, and revitalizing campus facilities to serve the next generation of learners.