Kansas State University

National search announced for associate provost for finance and business operations

Submitted by Office of the Provost

The Office of the Provost announces a national search for the associate provost for finance and business operations at Kansas State University, a new role developed through a reimagination of existing vacancies within the Office of the Provost. The search committee members can be found on the provost’s website.

The successful candidate must be an accomplished leader and collaborative problem solver who can be a trusted resource and advisor to the provost, especially in areas related to the alignment of strategy, budget, accounting and staffing consistent with university and academic priorities. Reporting to Provost and Executive Vice President Jesse Perez Mendez, the associate provost serves as a senior leader responsible for coordinating financial and business-related recommendations and decisions in alignment with the Next-Gen K-State strategic plan, the strategic enrollment plan and relevant priorities associated with the advancement of the university's academic enterprise.

This position will serve as a senior leader and the chief business officer for the Office of the Provost. The associate provost works closely with the provost, vice provosts and associate provosts, and other senior leaders, serving as a resource and advisor for all business and financial activities reporting through the Office of the Provost. The associate provost leads and manages a team of finance and business operations professionals who together provide budgetary insights, financial and accounting services, and personnel administration support to central administrative units reporting to the Provost. The associate provost leads financial and business operations for these central units, working in coordination with the Office of the Vice President for Administration and Finance in establishing, implementing and monitoring these units’ budgets; coordinating accounting and human resources transactions and activities for these units; and aligning initiatives with long-term budget plans and the university’s strategic plan. As part of managing financial operations, the associate provost coordinates closely with the budget office in administering the university’s academic budget.

The full position description, including specific duties/responsibilities and required qualifications, may be found on the provost's website.

All applications, nominations and inquiries are invited and will be treated confidentially. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the profile.

For full consideration, candidate materials should be received by April 7.

Campus interviews are anticipated in early May, with an appointment beginning in fall 2025.