THE SEARCH FOR THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
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T H E S E A RCH FOR T H E V IC E PRE SID E N T FOR A D MINIS T R AT ION A N D FIN A N C E
FRO S T B URG S TAT E U NI V E R S I T Y
T H E S E A RCH FOR T H E V ICE PRE SID E N T
FOR A D MINIS T R AT ION A N D FIN A NCE
T H E OPPOR T UNI T Y
Frostburg State University (MD), a 4,900-student public, four-year university of the University
System of Maryland, invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for the position of Vice
President for Administration and Finance. Reporting to President Ronald Nowaczyk, who has
led Frostburg since 2016, and serving as a member of his Executive Cabinet, the Vice President
for Administration and Finance is responsible for the University’s fiscal affairs and oversees a
number of administrative support functions including budget development and control, finance UNIVERSITY MISSION
Frostburg State University is a student-
operations, facilities including campus planning, human resources, information technology, and
centered teaching and learning institution
university police/public safety. featuring experiential opportunities. The
University offers students a distinctive and
distinguished baccalaureate education along
The Vice President for A&F at Frostburg State University will have significant impact on the with a select set of applied master’s and
doctoral programs. Frostburg serves regional
campus, in the community and in the region. The VP for A&F will oversee the completion of and statewide economic and workforce
development; promotes cultural enrichment,
a new $90 million Education & Health Sciences center scheduled for occupancy in fall 2022.
civic responsibility, and sustainability; and
Other capital projects include a Regional Science Education Center to be located in downtown prepares future leaders to meet the challenges
of a complex and changing global society.
Frostburg, ongoing renovations of existing academic space and the potential for a regional
FS U PRO FIL E
recreation center. As part of its strategic plan, FSU is looking for a leader who can help the
FALL 2020
University transition to a performance-based budgeting model working collaboratively with z 4,119 undergraduate
662 graduate
campus governance units. The VP for A&F will also facilitate the transition to a new ERP system
77 doctoral
over the next several years. Frostburg enjoys a strong sense of community, and the next Vice z 16:1 student/faculty ratio
z FY21 budget: $118 million
President for Administration and Finance at Frostburg will work collaboratively with dynamic z Undergraduate minority population: 40%
teams in the Cabinet and among the deans, and with a staff deeply committed to providing our z First-year retention rate (Fall 2019): 74%
z Pell Grant recipients: 37%
racially diverse student body a strong and relevant educational experience from an institution z 48% of students live on campus in 11
residence halls and Edgewood Commons, a
that is fiscally sound and focused in a quality educational environment. public-private partnership apartment-style
community.
The VP for A&F is expected to assume office no later than August 1, 2021.
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T H E UNI V E R SI T Y
Founded in 1898, Frostburg State University (FSU) is a comprehensive, regional,
largely residential university set on 260 acres in the scenic highlands of Western
Maryland. The University is the only four-year public institution in Maryland west
of the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area and serves as the premier educational
F S U Q U IC K FACTS and cultural center for Western Maryland and surrounding counties in Pennsylvania
and West Virginia. Founded as a normal school for the education of teachers, the
FOUNDED: 1898
institution expanded in keeping with student needs. It became a four-year teacher’s
COLORS: Red and Black
MASCOT: Bobcat college in 1934, and Frostburg State College in 1963. In 1988 the college acquired
CAMPUS: university status and in 2015 granted its first doctoral degrees. The university
z 4-year public, liberal arts university; part of provides a major economic impact on the region through employment and the
the University System of Maryland purchasing power of students, faculty, and staff. The university further enhances
z Three colleges offering more than 45 the quality of life in the region by serving as the cultural center through programs,
undergraduate and 13 masters degrees and a events, athletics and facilities.
doctorate in Educational Leadership
FSU offers more than 45 undergraduate majors through its three colleges,
z 13 academic facilities on a beautiful, spacious
260-acre campus and offers graduate degree programs in business; education; biological sciences;
z 11 traditional residence halls plus a public-
computer science; physician assistant studies; psychology; nursing; recreation,
private partnership apartment-style complex parks and sport management; and athletic training. FSU is a respected member of
(housed population is 1,785) the University System of Maryland (USM) with a reputation for transparency and
z Three dining locations fiscally sound management. FSU works collaboratively within the System to further
the missions of the System and FSU.
STUDENTS:
z 83% of students are Maryland residents
z Total minority population (undergraduate): C A M PU S FA CIL I T I E S
41%; 30% African-American
z Male/female ratio (undergraduate):
The campus of Frostburg State University covers more than 260 acres. Approximately
48% male/52% female one-third is densely developed and functions as the institution’s footprint for academic
z Male/female ratio (graduate): purposes. Another third is devoted to athletics and open space, and the last third is
36% male/64% female mostly undeveloped. A detailed description of the physical campus can be found in our
z 86% of first-year students live on-campus Facilities Master Plan. FSU serves as the Coordinating Institution for the University
z About 71% of students receive some form of System of Maryland at Hagerstown (USMH), a regional higher education center about
financial aid an hour away in downtown Hagerstown that offers upper-division undergraduate and
graduate academic programs by six universities within the USM.
The region is rich in both history and recreational attractions. Rocky Gap, New Germany and Deep Creek Lake state parks offer camping, boating,
swimming, hiking, and skiing. The Great Allegheny Passage rail-trail provides 150 miles of biking and hiking from Cumberland, MD, to Pittsburgh, PA.
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CORE REVENUES PER FTE ENROLLMENT, BY SOURCE
FY 2019, IPEDS
INVESTMENT RETURN
$231 (1%)
PRIVATE GIFTS, GRANTS STATE APPROPRIATIONS
AND CONTRACTS $9,187 (47%)
BUDGE T FOR F Y 2021: $118 MIL LION
$355 (2%)
Note: Breakdown below is from FY 2019, IPEDS.
OTHER CORE REVENUES
$967 (5%)
PERCENT DISTRIBUTION OF
CORE REVENUES PER FTE ENROLLMENT, BY SOURCE
LOCAL APPROPRIATIONS Core Revenues
FY 2019, IPEDS $0 (0%)
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
per FTE Enrollment, by source
AND CONTRACTS
INVESTMENT RETURN FY 2019
$2,677 (14%)
$231 (1%) TUITION AND FEES
$6,260 (32%)
STATE APPROPRIATIONS Tuition and fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,260
PRIVATE GIFTS, GRANTS
AND CONTRACTS $9,187 (47%)
$355 (2%) State appropriations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,187
OTHER CORE REVENUES Local appropriations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
$967 (5%)
LOCAL APPROPRIATIONS
Government grants and contracts . . . . . . . . . . $2,677
$0 (0%)
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
Private gifts, grants, and contracts . . . . . . . . . . . . $355
AND CONTRACTS
$2,677 (14%) TUITION AND FEES
Investment return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $231
$6,260 (32%)
Other core revenues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $967
PERCENT DISTRIBUTION OF Core Expenses
CORE EXPENSES PER FTE ENROLLMENT, BY FUNCTION per FTE Enrollment, by function
FY 2019, IPEDS
FY 2019
INSTRUCTION
$8,044 (39%)
Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,044
Research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40
RESEARCH Public service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,134
$40 (.1%)
OTHER CORE EXPENSES Academic support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,394
PUBLIC SERVICE
PERCENT DISTRIBUTION OF $4,385 (21%)
$1,134 (6%) CORE EXPENSES PER FTE ENROLLMENT, BY FUNCTION Student services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,201
FY 2019, IPEDS
STUDENT SERVICES Institutional support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,197
$1,201 (6%) INSTRUCTION
$8,044 (39%)
INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT Other core expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,385
ACADEMIC SUPPORT
$2,394 (12%) $3,197 (16%)
RESEARCH
FRO S T BURG A ND T H E W E S T E RN M A RY L A ND REGION
$40 (.1%)
OTHER CORE EXPENSES
$4,385 (21%)
PUBLIC SERVICE
$1,134 (6%)
Located less than three hours from Washington, DC, Baltimore and Pittsburgh, the City of Frostburg has a population
STUDENT SERVICES
of about$1,201
9,000(6%) full-time year-round residents. Located near the Allegheny Front, the city’s elevation is about 2,000 feet.
A Historic Main Street Community with many turn-of-the-century
INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT homes, churches of many denominations, and six
ACADEMIC SUPPORT
community parks for(12%)
$2,394 recreation, Frostburg boasts a downtown area that includes shops and eateries as well as a growing
$3,197 (16%)
community of creativity and community spirit. The Allegany Arts Council, based in nearby Cumberland, promotes artwork
from the county’s arts community, and offers related programming, courses, and classes.
Named after Meshach Frost, who, along with his brother, incorporated the Frostburg Coal Company in 1845, Frostburg sits
on the Historic National Road. The coal industry and the establishment of State Normal School #2, which became the University,
played a major role in the city’s development. Likewise, its residents aided in the development of the Normal School, raising funds
to buy the school’s site when the General Assembly provided none. Frostburg is a predominantly residential-academic community.
The growth of Frostburg State University continues to be a major factor in Frostburg’s economy.
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UNI V E R SI T Y SYS T E M O F M A RY L A N D
Frostburg State University is a component institution of the University System of
Maryland. Comprised of 11 universities, a three-site research institute, and three
regional higher education centers, USM serves more than 135,000 undergraduate
students, 41,000 graduate students, and has nearly 9,000 full-time faculty.
USM is governed by a Board of Regents. The 21 members of the Board of
Regents, including two student members, are appointed by the Governor of
Maryland, President of the Senate, and Speaker of the House. The Board of Regents is
responsible for the governance and management of the University System of Maryland
and all component institutions, overseeing the System’s academic, administrative and
financial operations, formulating policy, appointing the USM Chancellor and the
presidents and holding them accountable. The Board’s Effectiveness and Efficiency
Initiative serves USM’s goals of quality, accessibility, affordability, and accountability.
The FSU Provost meets regularly with his or her peers in the USM.
T H E PRE SID E N T
Dr. Ronald Nowaczyk, who became the 15th president of Frostburg State University
in 2016, brings more than 40 years of higher education experience to his position.
Nowaczyk began his tenure in Frostburg by listening to the challenges and
opportunities ahead for FSU and Western Maryland and leading the University
community in developing and implementing a comprehensive strategic plan.
He has also worked to improve student success, strengthen the communication
and governance process on campus and enhance outreach with communities in the
Western Maryland region.
Before joining Pennsylvania’s Clarion University in 2011 as provost and vice
president for academic affairs, Nowaczyk served in numerous positions in higher-
education administration, including dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at
the University of New Haven (2006-2011), associate vice chancellor for economic
and community development at East Carolina University (2003-2006), and chair
of ECU’s Department of Psychology (1998-2002). He also served as an American
President Ronald Nowaczyk Council on Education Fellow at the University of Delaware (2001-2002).
Prior to his administrative roles, Nowaczyk began as a faculty member in
psychology, and he remains a passionate educator. Nowaczyk started his career with
the Department of Psychology at Clemson University in 1977, where he remained in
a succession of faculty positions through 1998.
Beyond academia, Nowaczyk served as human factors research consultant at
AT&T Bell Laboratories from 1989 to 1990, and as a visiting scientist at the Institute
for Computer Applications in Science and Engineering at NASA Langley Research
Center in 1997.
Nowaczyk makes time as well to serve his local community and the broader
higher education community. Locally, he serves on the boards of directors of the
Allegany County Chamber of Commerce and Bishop Walsh School (Board Chair)
and on the education committees for the Allegany Chamber and The Greater
Cumberland Committee. He serves on the board of directors for the Maryland
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Humanities, the Mountain East Conference, and the Campus Compact Mid-
Atlantic (Board Chair) and the governance council for the Maryland Collaborative
to Reduce College Drinking & Related Problems. On a national level, he is a
member of the American Association of State Colleges & Universities Committee
on Sustainable Development.
He visited the White House in September 2016 for the President’s Interfaith and
Community Service Campus Challenge, an invitation extended based on FSU’s long,
successful commitment to community service and civic engagement.
At Frostburg, President Nowaczyk is supported by an Executive Cabinet
comprised of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Vice President
for Regional Development & Engagement, the Vice President for Administration and
Finance, the Vice President for Student Affairs, and the Vice President for University
Advancement/Executive Director of the Frostburg State University Foundation, Inc.
S H A RE D GOV E RN A N C E
Frostburg State University enjoys an engaged culture of shared governance, which the
President strongly and actively supports. As the primary policy development body on
behalf of FSU faculty, the Faculty Senate formulates and recommends policies and
adopts resolutions concerning a variety of academic and operational issues. Its policies
are updated yearly through the Faculty Handbook Subcommittee of the Faculty
Concerns Committee. The Senate meets eight times per academic year, and regular
meetings are open to any member of the University community. Faculty assemblies are
held three times per year. FSU sends three representatives to participate in the Council
of University System Faculty at the USM.
Unless excluded due to managerial, supervisory, or confidential employment
status, staff members at FSU are represented by either AFSCME or FOP Lodge #147.
Non-bargaining unit employees are represented by a nine-member Staff Senate. In
addition, the Council of University System Staff (CUSS) provides a voice for USM
employees. CUSS is comprised of staff representatives from each of the 12 USM
institutions and the USM Office. Based on proportional representation based on the
size of the institution, FSU has two primary members and two alternate members.
The FSU Student Government Association expresses student opinions on
University affairs and budgets and allocates the student activity fee. A president, vice
president, and treasurer are elected by the student body, and a secretary is appointed
from the elected senators, who include ten on-campus students, nine off-campus
students, eight at-large students and one transfer student. The total number of seats
includes one non-traditional student and two first-year students.
Serving as an advisory council to the President, the University Advisory Council
brings together the chair of the Faculty Senate, two other faculty members, three
staff members, and four students (three undergraduate and one graduate) with the
President and Vice Presidents.
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L E A D E R S HIP AG E N DA FOR T H E V IC E PRE SID E N T
FOR A D MINI S T R AT ION A N D FIN A N C E
The VP for A&F should be an excellent communicator, collaborator, and entrepreneurial thinker
ready to tackle the following challenges and opportunities:
LEAD THE UNIVERSITY IN A TRANSITION TO A MORE TRANSPARENT, PERFORMANCE-
BASED BUDGETING MODEL
One of the four strategic planning goals is a better alignment of university resources
with our strategic priorities. Specific actions for the next VP for A&F include:
z Implementing a transparent budgeting model that addresses university priorities
and needs.
z Working with the CHRO to provide professional development opportunities that
empower staff success. And,
z Working with the Provost and CIO to better integrate technology into the
learning process.
IMPLEMENT A NEW ERP SYSTEM OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL YEARS
FSU is collaborating with the University System of Maryland and several other
system institutions to replace and update its ERP system. The next VP for A&F will
play a critical role in that transition and implementation process.
IMPROVE SUPPORT SERVICES WITH TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
Based on an external study, FSU has begun the process of updating and improving
many of its support services to the University community with new technology and
software solutions. Maintaining and expanding this momentum is expected.
CHAMPION FSU’S FACILITIES MASTER PLAN
FSU will have completed three new capital projects over the past four years by Fall
2022 (police/public safety facility; 400+ bed residence hall; and, Education & Health
Sciences Facility). Consistent with the Master Plan, the VP for A&F will lead the
process to renovate additional facilities on campus, enhance landscaping and exterior
space on campus, and lead the development of a potential regional recreational center
as part of a public-private partnership.
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REQ UIRE D E X PE RIE N C E A N D Q UA LI FICAT ION S
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field. At least five
years of leadership experience in financial and/or administrative functions in higher education. A
Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field or professional
CPA/CMA is preferred.
The successful candidate will have experience with or demonstrate expertise in the
following:
z Different budgeting models in higher education;
z Overseeing preparation of financial reports and responding to requests from
external constituencies and governing boards;
z Use of information technology and data analytics to assist in planning and as-
sessment of operations;
z Personal and professional ethical behavior with excellence in honesty, account-
ability, and integrity;
z Strategic thinking and translating planning initiatives into budgeted actions;
z Leading effective teams within one’s division and serving as an effective senior
leadership team member;
z Effective communication (both in writing and orally), especially in terms of
explaining financial and budgetary information to a diverse population;
z Excellent listening skills and ability to translate vision into actionable initiatives;
and,
z Appreciation for an institution’s culture and providing leadership to overcome
institutional barriers and operational silos.
D E S IR E D E X P E RIE N C E A N D AT T RIB U T E S
The VP for A&F will bring genuine appreciation for, and ideally experience living
in, a rural area where the University plays a visible and central role in the cultural,
social and financial life of the community. Given the diversity of our student body,
we encourage applicants from under-represented groups to apply.
Other experiences and attributes the search committee will value strongly:
z Collaboration and teamwork skills;
z Approachability as a leader whose honesty and integrity inspire trust;
z Strong communication and listening skills;
z Effectiveness in introducing and implementing change and new ways of think-
ing and working;
z Demonstrated effectiveness in advancing diversity and inclusion among faculty,
staff and students;
z Ability to communicate budgetary and fiscal principles within the context of the
institution’s academic and student life missions; and,
z Appreciation for economic development and community relations, specifically
to meet the needs of a regional comprehensive university in a rural area.
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PROC E S S O F A PPLICAT ION A N D NO MIN AT ION
Applications should consist of a cover letter addressing the qualifications and
expectations listed above, resume, and a list of five professional references with
full contact information and a note indicating the nature of your working
relationship with each; references will not be contacted without the explicit
permission of the candidate. The job posting and submission information can
be viewed at https://frostburg.peopleadmin.com
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but only those
received by May 21, 2021 can be assured full consideration.
Frostburg State University welcomes and encourages women, veterans and minorities to
apply and seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce.
Frostburg State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Appropriate auxiliary
aids and services for qualified individuals with disability will be provided upon request.
Please notify us in advance.
Frostburg State University is a constituent institution of the University System of Maryland
Frostburg State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution.
FSU is committed to making all of its programs, services and activities accessible to persons with disabilities. To request
accommodation through the ADA Compliance Office, call 301.687.4102 or use a Voice Relay Operator at 1.800.735.2258.
Frostburg State University is a smoke-free campus. 0421/AMD-2021-055-202/EL
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