Category
Finance
Description
The University of Houston System, an innovative and nationally recognized public university system based in Houston, Texas, invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for the position of treasurer. This is an in-person executive leadership opportunity within a dynamic, complex, and fast-paced higher education environment.
As the region's largest provider of comprehensive higher education services, from the baccalaureate through doctoral levels, the UH System plays a vital role in advancing the educational, workforce, and research needs of the Houston metropolitan area and the State of Texas. The UH System includes system administration, the University of Houston, the University of Houston-Clear Lake, and the University of Houston-Downtown, as well as instructional sites in Katy, Northwest Houston, Pearland, and Sugar Land.
The UH System has an annual operating budget exceeding $2.23 billion, and the Office of the Treasurer is a system-wide function with total annual transactions of approximately $3 billion. The University of Houston System treasurer is responsible for directing the cash, debt, and endowment operations activities for the UH System, including its various institutions. Reporting units include treasury operations, risk management, debt management, endowment management, and student business services. Through these units, the treasurer is responsible for cash management and banking, managing the debt portfolio, overseeing bond issuance, ensuring proper endowment and investment portfolios, addressing insurance coverage to support risk management across the UH System, and billing and collecting student tuition and fees.
The anticipated salary range for this position is $190,000 to $200,000.
Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in a financial field (accounting, finance, etc.) is required, with a strong understanding of banking responsibilities and, ideally, some familiarity with debt management and/or investment management. Additionally, seven years of directly related work experience, including supervising staff, is required. A master's degree in a related field and experience with financial controls and compliance are preferred.
Application and Nomination
The University of Houston System has selected Spelman Johnson, a leading executive search firm, to assist with conducting this search. Review of applications will begin on June 26, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Submit a resume and cover letter via https://spelmanandjohnson.com/position/treasurer/
- Contact J. Scott Derrick at [email protected] for confidential inquiries.
- Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact Spelman Johnson at 413-529-2895 or email [email protected].
Visit the University of Houston System website at www.uhsa.uh.edu
The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions.
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