What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Vice President & Treasurer position at Syracuse University?
Job Description
The Associate Vice President & Treasurer serves as a senior leader within the Office of the Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for cash management and short-term investing, treasury operations, management of the University’s long-term debt portfolio, collection of student accounts, and administration of the outsourced chief investment officer relationship. Reporting to the Senior Associate Vice President for Finance, the AVP & Treasurer position works with senior and executive leadership to identify, recommend and implement strategies for effectively managing financial assets.
This leader plays a vital role in advancing the University’s mission by ensuring financial resources are managed prudently and financial sustainability supports academic excellence and institutional growth. This forward-looking approach ensures that financial decisions are informed, resilient, and aligned with the University’s long-term priorities.
Education and Experience
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Tools/Equipment
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Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.
About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
About The Syracuse Area
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
EEO Statement
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community
Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a community that respects and encourages open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.
The Associate Vice President & Treasurer serves as a senior leader within the Office of the Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for cash management and short-term investing, treasury operations, management of the University’s long-term debt portfolio, collection of student accounts, and administration of the outsourced chief investment officer relationship. Reporting to the Senior Associate Vice President for Finance, the AVP & Treasurer position works with senior and executive leadership to identify, recommend and implement strategies for effectively managing financial assets.
This leader plays a vital role in advancing the University’s mission by ensuring financial resources are managed prudently and financial sustainability supports academic excellence and institutional growth. This forward-looking approach ensures that financial decisions are informed, resilient, and aligned with the University’s long-term priorities.
Education and Experience
- A bachelor’s degree is required with a preference in Finance or Business Administration.
- A master’s degree in a relevant field such as business administration, public administration, or another discipline directly related to treasury management is preferred.
- The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional integrity, sound judgement and a collaborative leadership style. They must balance strategic vision with attention to operational details, navigate organizational dynamics, and build trust with internal and external stakeholders. The Treasurer should possess strong business acumen, technological proficiency, and the ability to adapt to the evolving landscape of higher education finance.
- Extensive and proven leadership experience in treasury management of a complex, mid-to large-scale organization, preferably in higher education or a similar sector.
- Solid foundation in institutional investment management, including familiarity with private market strategies such as private equity, private credit, and real assets, with the ability to engage effectively with investment consultants, managers, and oversight committees.
- Demonstrated knowledge in cash flow forecasting, cash management best practices, and proficiency with treasury management systems in a complex organizational environment.
- Experience with debt management, including the issuance and administration of bonds and other long-term financing instruments.
- Expertise in quantitative analyses, financial modeling, and scenario planning to inform long-term strategy.
- Strong record with communication of complex financial information clearly to Boards, senior leadership, and external stakeholders.
- Familiarity with foreign exchange risk management and internal payment operations is a plus.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and accreditation-related, and donor-restricted financial reporting requirements applicable to higher education.
- Exceptional judgment, discretion, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build credibility and influence decisions at senior levels of the institution.
- Oversee and optimize the university’s debt portfolio, including managing interest rates and refinancing strategies, conducting financial analysis and strategy and ensuring compliance with covenants and regulatory requirements.
- Develop and execute cash management strategies and operations to ensure optimal cash positioning, efficient payment processing, accurate cash forecasting and adherence to cash management policies.
- Collaborate with the Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO) to inform and advise on endowment investment strategy, support prudent investment management, ensure transparent reporting and enable aligned financial decision-making.
- Coordinate endowment spending policy integration and alignment and ensure donor restrictions and related fund accounting requirements are appropriate and reflected in financial reporting and stewardship.
- Cultivate, grow, and manage commercial banking relationships by identifying opportunities to expand and modernize treasury operations, including opportunities for enhancement of automated cash management systems, digital payment platforms, and liquidity monitoring tools.
- Provide strategic leadership and executive oversight of Bursar operations, including student billing, payment plan administration, and refund processing, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies while optimizing the student financial experience.
- Champion a culture of financial innovation within the treasury function by identifying emerging fintech solutions, benchmarking against peer institutions, and aligning modernization initiatives with the university’s mission and goals, while supporting additional treasury and finance initiatives as organizational needs evolve.
- Manage and oversee the work of the staff within the Office of the Treasurer, ensuring effective coordination across all functional areas. Provide guidance, set priorities, and monitor performance to achieve departmental objectives. Foster collaboration, accountability, and professional development within the team, and ensure resources are aligned to meet treasury obligations.
Not applicable
Tools/Equipment
Not applicable
Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.
About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
About The Syracuse Area
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
EEO Statement
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community
Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a community that respects and encourages open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.