Associate Vice President for Finance and Operations
About the Role
The Associate Vice President for Finance & Operations (AVP-FO) is a rare executive opportunity to shape and scale a nearly $600M research enterprise on its path to $1B. As the Chief Business Officer for the Office of the Vice President for Research & Innovation, you will drive enterprise-wide financial strategy, oversee complex operations, and partner with top university leadership to fuel innovation, discovery, and impact.
This high-visibility role blends strategic vision with operational excellence—guiding multi-year financial planning, optimizing research funding models, and strengthening the infrastructure that supports world-class faculty and groundbreaking research. You’ll lead diverse teams, influence institutional investment decisions, and ensure financial integrity in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
We are seeking a collaborative, forward-thinking leader with deep expertise in research finance, a track record of driving growth and transformation, and the ability to translate complexity into clear strategy. If you’re ready to make a lasting impact at scale, this is your opportunity to lead at the forefront of research innovation.
How to Apply
VCU’s Executive Search Team is assisting Virginia Commonwealth University in this search. Application materials should be submitted to the VCU job portal located at the link below:
Contact Us
Confidential inquiries, nominations and application materials should be directed to Tanya-Lee Giscombe (tlsgiscombe@vcu.edu). The search will be conducted with a commitment of confidentiality for candidates until finalists are selected.