Associate Vice President

Job Title

Associate Vice President

Department

Business Office

Salary

Commensurate with experience

Job Summary/Basic Function

Reporting to the Vice President Business & Finance. Responsible for managing, directing, and overseeing the university’s financial and administrative functions, including accounting services, cashiering operations, cash management, loans and receivable collections, financial reporting, auxiliary accounting, plant fund and equipment accounting, capital construction budgeting, athletic budgeting and accounting, ticket office operations, and Foundation accounting and financial reporting. Coordinates and prepares financial information, analyses, and reports for presentation to the MTSU Board of Trustees, the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, and the Tennessee General Assembly, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance with applicable requirements. Approves contracts in the absence of the Vice President and performs related duties, special projects, and assignments as required.

Required Education

Bachelor’s in Higher Education Administration, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a directly related field required.

Required Related Experience

Eight years of successful employment serving in a senior management position with three years at upper management level required.

Desirable Related Experience

CPA strongly preferred

Documents Needed to Apply

Cover Letter & Resume Required

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:

• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
• 13 paid University holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

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MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://police.mtsu.edu/annual-security-report/ or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.

MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.

Application Review Date: May 21, 2026

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