Job description
Lake Forest, IL
Lake Forest College (LFC) welcomes applications and nominations for the Vice President of Finance (VPF), who will provide strategic leadership and administrative oversight for a broad portfolio of functions including finance, budget, business operations, investments, treasury, real estate, safety and risk management, facilities, human resources, and Title IX. Reporting to the President, the VPF works closely with the College’s senior leadership team.
Founded in 1857 and about 30 miles from Chicago, LFC is a selective, highly ranked private liberal arts college serving about 1,850 students. Their prime location offers students the opportunity to link their liberal arts education with Chicago-area internships, class trips to the city, and a residential program in the Chicago Loop.
This position is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished higher education professional ready to lead an important functional area at one of the top liberal arts colleges. In the last few decades, over $100 million dollars have improved campus infrastructure leading to a new science center, an expansion and renovation of the largest academic building, residential improvements, and new and improved athletics facilities. The College is also in the initial phase of a comprehensive fundraising campaign and anticipating it to be the largest and boldest in the institution’s history. The focus of this campaign will be to grow the College’s endowment.
The anticipated salary range for the VPF is $190-220,000. You can find more information about Lake Forest College, the Vice President of Finance position, and a full institutional profile including required and preferred qualifications at https://academicsearch.org/LakeFor estVPF.
How to apply
Applications should consist of three separate PDF documents: 1) A letter of interest addressing the key responsibilities and qualifications of the Vice President of Finance as outlined in the profile; 2) a current full CV/resume; and 3) a list of five professional references with contact information and a brief description explaining the working relationship of each to the applicant. References will not be contacted without the explicit permission of the candidate. Nominations and applications should be submitted to [email protected]“>L. Although the position will remain open until filled, to ensure full consideration by the Search Committee, applications should be received by August 7, 2025. Confidential discussions about this opportunity may be arranged by contacting: Dr. Eric Richtmyer, Senior Consultant, [email protected]“
