Hampden-Sydney College; Its Mission and Distinctiveness
Hampden-Sydney College seeks a creative, strategic, and forward-thinking Vice President for Business Affairs and Finance to advance its compelling, 250-year-old mission, "to form good men and good citizens." Founded in 1775 on the eve of the American Revolution with Patrick Henry and James Madison among its charter trustees, Hampden-Sydney College is the tenth oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. Recognized as a top liberal arts college in the United States by both U.S. News & World Report and Forbes , Hampden-Sydney offers young men a unique coming-of-age experience.
Consistent with its distinctive mission, Hampden-Sydney is dedicated to developing both the intellect and character of its students. Commitments to effective rhetoric, freedom of expression, civility, and a remarkable and authentic brotherhood are fundamental to the Hampden-Sydney educational experience. Dedicated faculty and staff members deliver Hampden-Sydney's educational program with support from its Board of Trustees and an especially devoted alumni network ranked third best in the nation by The Princeton Review. The Wall Street Journal rates Hampden-Sydney among the top schools for career preparation. With longstanding codes of honor and conduct and a distinctive Rhetoric Program at the core of its academic program, the College has prepared generations of young men for rewarding and productive lives of leadership and service in government, law, medicine, science, business, finance, education, journalism, the arts, and many other fields. The College has maintained an "A" credit rating from Standard & Poors for many years.
The College's Board of Trustees and the College's leadership team are fully committed to moving Hampden-Sydney to the forefront of the nation's leading liberal arts colleges. Over the last few years, many remarkable accomplishments have fundamentally altered the College's trajectory.
The Position
Reporting to the President, the Vice President for Business Affairs and Finance is responsible for advancing the College's mission by administering all financial, business, and other non-academic operations in accordance with the College's mission and values. The Vice President plays a crucial part in promoting the College's financial success and reputation by providing vision, direction, and expertise in financial planning, budgeting, investment, and overall fiscal management, and securing resources to support the fulfillment of its mission. The Vice President serves as a member of the President's senior leadership team. For a list of specific duties and more information about Hampden-Sydney, please see the prospectus on our website at .
Qualifications/Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of ten years' prior experience and leadership responsibility in business and financial management required. CPA and CFA designation and a Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field preferred.
The Vice President must be an experienced and successful leader of people and programs. Superior communication and relationship-building skills are essential, as are dedication to the value of a liberal arts education and the ability to inspire support from the College's constituents.
How to Apply
Inquiries, nominations, and applications are invited. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Fullest consideration will be given to applications received by April 14, 2025 and those that include a resume, a cover letter that speaks to the candidate's talents and leadership experiences and the duties of the position, the financial challenges and opportunities of small private liberal arts colleges, and the names and contact information of three to five references (references will only be contacted with prior notification and permission). Visit our website at to apply.
As a community, we are dedicated to building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment, and we strongly encourage applications from women and members of minoritized groups. Hampden-Sydney College values diversity, prohibits discrimination, and is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.