HARTFORD INTERNATIONALUNIVERSITY FOR RELIGION AND PEACE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Hartford International University for Religion and Peace (HIU), one of the nation's leading resources for interreligiouseducation, research, and peace studies, seeks its next Chief Financial Officer (CFO). HIU's mission is to educate leaders and enableinstitutions to thrive in a religiously rich and complex world. As a senior officer reporting directly to the President, the CFO will helpthe University enhance operations and processes; strengthen the enrollment pipeline; ensure an exemplary experience for students, faculty,and staff; expand academic programs; build partnerships; and distinguish HIU among its peers. To aid these goals, HIU demonstratessignificant financial and institutional strengths: a substantial endowment, minimal debt, stable unrestricted operating revenue, strongphilanthropic and foundation relationships, an engaged and generous Board, and continued investment in its physical campus. With 44employees, including 24 faculty and three postdoctoral fellows, the University offers five master's degrees and two doctorates, as well ascertificates and continuing education. Four well-regarded Centers bring recognition to the institution and its mission. Given HIU'srecent rebranding and the opportunity to work with a new President, this is an exciting time to join the University's executive team. TheCFO will oversee facilities, safety and emergency measures, risk and insurance, and auxiliary and residential operations, as well asoutsourced functions of bookkeeping, auditing, technology, and investment management. Because the current CFO serves on an interim basis,this position is available as soon as it can be filled, with an expected start date no later than January 1, 2027. The CFO will beexpected to serve as a strategic and forward-looking partner and to develop a business model that ensures a thriving university long intothe future. Responsibilities include collaborating to grow net tuition revenue and diversify revenue streams; continuing to improvebudgeting, forecasting, cash management, and financial reporting; developing and overseeing an integrated approach to capital planning anddeferred maintenance; and working closely with outsourced services. The CFO will also build on the momentum currently on campus by inspiringthe community to work toward common goals in support of the University's mission. More information about this position is availablein the full position profile at https://www.academicsearch.org/HIUCFO . Candidates should have five or moreyears of finance experience. Experience in higher education or nonprofit organizations and an MBA are preferred. The salary range is$125,000-$175,000, based on experience. Academic Search is assisting HIU's search committee for the CFO position. Nominations andexpressions of interest may be submitted in confidence to HIUCFO@academicsearch.org . Confidential conversations about this opportunity may also be arrangedthrough the same address.

Applications should be submitted at:

https://www.academicsearch.org/HIUCFOApply . Applications must include a resume and a substantivecover letter that addresses how the candidate's experience matches the expectations for the role. Please submit both documents as PDFs.

Professional references are not required for the application but may be requested later. Applicants can expect full consideration ifmaterials are submitted before October 7, 2026. Hartford International Universityfor Religion and Peace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. je-d5e418741f0b46fe9699a97abead0e9a