Oberlin College and Conservatory invites applications from, and nominations of, dynamic and inspiring leaders for the position of Director of Budget and Financial Planning.  The new Director must be a strategic, forward-looking thinker, able to propose, model, and assess the impacts of budget and finance decisions on Oberlin’s operations and strategic goals.

ABOUT OBERLIN

Oberlin College & Conservatory is a four-year, highly selective liberal arts college that combines a top-ranked college of arts and sciences with a world-renowned conservatory of music. Combined, the two divisions enroll approximately 2,900 students. Founded in 1833, Oberlin College & Conservatory was the first college in America to make interracial education and coeducation central to its mission; these traditions live today within a commitment to positive social engagement.

Located 35 miles southwest of Cleveland, Ohio, Oberlin College & Conservatory has earned a reputation of excellence based on the quality of its richly diverse student body, outstanding faculty, excellent facilities, and academic and technological resources.  Additional Oberlin History .

THE DIRECTOR OF BUDGET AND FINANCIAL PLANNING

As the Oberlin College and Conservatory and Office of the Associate Vice President for Finance seeks its next Director of Budget and Financial Planning it recognizes the need for a professional adept at financial analysis, forecasting, and modeling. The successful candidate will possess the initiative to improve processes and create efficiencies ensuring College resources are focused on the College’s strategic and operational goals. 

For more information about this opportunity, to include a complete listing of Duties and Qualifications please review the Position Profile.  If the direct link doesn’t work in this advertisement, please go to our website at https://eflassociates.cbiz.com/ and click on Open Positions and Higher Education. 

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APPLICATION & NOMINATION PROCESS

EFL Associates (https://eflassociates.cbiz.com), an executive search firm, is assisting Oberlin College and Conservatory with its search for this important leadership position.  All calls and inquiries should be made through the search firm. Nominations and applications will be held in strict confidence and candidates will remain confidential until the final stage of the search, at which time the express permission of finalists will be obtained before making their candidacy public. 

• STEP 1: Complete a brief online application (2-3 minutes):  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Oberlin2022

• STEP 2: Send us your letter of interest and résumé or curriculum vitae:
  • Send in PDF format please
  • Send to ApplyHigherEd@eflassociates.com
  • Email subject line should read “Oberlin – Dir of Budget”

• Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Confidential Inquiries

Steve Waldron, JD

Managing Director, Higher Education Practice

816-945-5423 (direct)

swaldron@eflassociates.com 

Application Questions & Nominations

If you would like to provide a nomination, please email all pertinent information (including an email address and phone number of the nominee) to:

Edith Ketay

Project Manager

816-831-4001 (direct)

Edith.Ketay@eflassociates.com

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or another relevant field
• Five or more years of related financial experience in a similarly complex organization
• Expertise with Microsoft Excel
• Familiarity with higher education policies, practices, and financial trends