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Chief Financial Officer

Position Number: 6935905
Location: Belmont, CA
Position Type: Business and Financial Management

Notre Dame de Namur University

Chief Financial Officer

Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU) invites applications and nominations for the pivotal role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO), a key leadership position driving the university's financial strategy and sustainability. The CFO serves as the University's senior financial executive and is responsible for the oversight and management of all financial and fiscal operations in support of the University's mission and strategic goals. Reporting to the President, the CFO is a member of the senior administrative team and serves as a key partner to institutional leadership and the Board of Trustees.

The CFO provides leadership in financial planning, policy development, budgeting, and the consistent application of sound fiscal practices. The role is particularly important as NDNU continues to align its financial model, operational structure, and physical footprint with its academic mission and long-term sustainability goals.

Founded in 1851 by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, NDNU is a private, Catholic institution located on the San Francisco Peninsula. The University is the third-oldest college in California and the first in the state to grant baccalaureate degrees to women. NDNU has a long-standing commitment to education grounded in integrity, justice, service, and care for the whole person.

The historic campus is in Belmont, California, situated between San Francisco and Silicon Valley. The Belmont site encompasses approximately 96 acres of developed campus and adjacent open space. Today, NDNU serves a modest, primarily graduate, credential, and adult student population, consistent with its focused academic mission and program mix.

Academic Search is assisting NDNU in this search. All inquiries, nominations, and applications will be held in strict confidence. The search remains open until the position is filled, and the campus will be conducting rolling interviews immediately.

Applications and nominations should be submitted to NDNUCFO@academicsearch.org. Applications should include (in pdf format) the following documents: 1) A detailed cover letter, addressed to the Search Committee, expressing your interest in this position and addressing how you meet the qualifications as outlined in the profile. 2) A current resume/curriculum vitae (CV).

For more information about the institution, position, and qualifications, please review the full search profile on the Academic Search website.

To learn more about this opportunity, potential applicants are welcome to schedule a conversation with the Senior Consultant for this search, Stacey Morgan Foster, JD, by requesting a call through this Bookings Link.

The anticipated hiring range is $200,000 - $250,000, depending upon on experience and qualifications.

Notre Dame de Namur University is firmly committed to non-discrimination in its hiring and employment practices. In compliance with applicable federal and state laws, the University makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age (except for minors), sex, marital status, citizenship status, military service status, sexual orientation, medical condition (including cancer-related or genetic conditions), disability, or any other status protected by law. NDNU provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.