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CURRICULUM VITAE OF PRESIDENT NIEHOFF
Robert L. Niehoff, S.J.
President
John Carroll University
20700 North Park Boulevard
University Heights, OH 44118-4581
216.397.4281; Fax: 216.397.3089
Major Field of Study: Leadership, Organizational Development
Minor Fields of Study: Finance, Private School Education
Jesuit and Academic Education:
Gonzaga University Ph.D., 1995, Educational Leadership
Dissertation Title: Job Satisfaction, Organizational Commitment, and Individual and Organizational Mission Value Congruence of University Employees: Investigating the Relationships
University of Washington M.B.A., 1986
Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley M. Div., S.T.M., 1984
Gonzaga University B.A., Philosophy, 1977
This CV highlights skills in administration, finance, organizational development and technology. These skills have been developed and exercised within universities as well as other academic, nonprofit, and religious organizations.
Work Experience:
President
John Carroll University
20700 North Park Boulevard
University Heights, OH 44118
Appointed: April 7, 2005; Took office: August 22, 2005;
Inauguration: October 11, 2005
University of San Francisco
VP, Planning and Budget and Associate Provost
2002 - August 2005
Responsibilities include overseeing the development and implementation of a comprehensive and strategic planning and budget management processes integrating capital, space, fiscal, and human resource considerations in a manner that advances the University's mission. USF programs take place on its main campus and five regional campuses and a number of international and special program locations.
The Division of Planning and Budget includes the offices and functions of assessment, budget, institutional research, and sponsored projects. In the planning role, the vice president works collaboratively with the Leadership Team (the fifteen executive officers of the University) to develop comprehensive strategies and operational goals for the entire University.
In Fall 2002 Informational Technology Services (ITS) became part of the Planning and Budget Division. This new realignment helped facilitate the coordination of technology planning with the academic and capital planning already in process. ITS has completed an updating of the University Technology Plan, funding of a computer replacement policy and a Core Infrastructure Upgrade. The University began planning a replacement for its Enterprise Reporting System in Spring 2005.
In Fall 2000 the University experienced a significant revenue shortfall. I served as the chairperson of the Planning Action Task Force (PATF). The PATF helped the University to achieve a modest surplus in fiscal 2000-01, restructure some University offices for efficiency, effectiveness and improved service. The PATF's completed its assignment by restructuring and integrating the Planning and Budgeting process across University. The University's Planning and Budget processes are now more participative, transparent and strategic at USF. The University's Planning and Budget website documents have been recognized as models of transparency and accountability by the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities.
In Fall 2003 a University Space Planning Committee was created to evaluate and make recommendations regarding short and long term space allocations. The oldest building on campus will be vacated during the next academic year in order to complete a two year total renovation and upgrading of the facility. The original space planning committee (with five members) has now been replaced by a larger more representative committee with more than 20 faculty and staff members.
The Vice President for Planning and Budget is a member of the Leadership Team and President's Cabinet and, in addition to the CFO, is staff to the USF Board of Trustees Finance and Facilities committees. The Responsibilities of the Associate Provost are described below.
University of San Francisco 2000 - August 2005
Associate Provost
Responsibilities include direction and coordination of the fiscal, planning, and personnel services of the Academic Affairs Division of the University. Additional responsibilities include: regional accreditation commission liaison officer, director of budget for Academic Affairs, member of the Vice President's Council, Academic Affairs, and serve as Acting Provost in the absence of the Provost.
Mission Related Activities 1996-present
Regular participant and leader of Mission and Identity activities of the University since 1996, Co-facilitator of Soup and Substance mission discussion group for four years and Co-director of University Center for Mission and Identity, 1999 to 2001. I have been engaged in Mission and Identity leadership since 1991 in two different Institutions. USF currently has no individual or office responsible for Mission and Identity related activities.
University of San Francisco, School of Education June 1996 - 2000
Associate Dean and Assistant Professor
Academic responsibilities include: admissions, registration, credit transfer, course substitution and waiver, student and course scheduling, on campus adjunct faculty assignments, and verification of graduation or certification requirements.
Administrative responsibilities include: budget officer and supervision of accounting, financial, payroll, purchasing functions, technology planning and helped develop a technology training plan. Since 1996 significant progress has been made in hardware and faculty and staff training. These developments made it possible for the School to enhanced use of technology in academic, administrative and instructional services and improve student-learning options.
The School has been successful in soliciting over five million dollars in grant funding in the last three years. School Faculty and consultants have indicated that the new budget format and supporting materials have contributed significantly to these awards.
Mater Dei Institute for Ministry Training 1995 - 1996
Affiliated with Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA
Associate Director
The Associate Director was responsible for the development of fiscal and administrative functions and processes for the ministry training institute (accounting, budget, facilities, finance, fund-raising, personnel, planning and technology). Provided staff and program leadership during search for and transition to a new director.
Gonzaga University 1993 - 1994
Assistant to the Vice-President for Student Life
Assisted with a reorganization of the Student Life Division; served as contact person for Student Life Division graduate student services, assisted with the transfer of the Campus Security department from the Business and Finance Division to the Student Life Division. Participated in staff development for the Campus Security department and helped forge a new relationship with the Spokane Police department. In this role I also participated in a Citizens Policy Academy and a State mandated Pepper Spray Training for class three police officers. Responsibilities also included budget and planning activities for the Division.
Manresa Jesuit Community, Spokane 1993 - 1996
Rector
The Rector is appointed by the Provincial and serves as superior of a multiapostolic Jesuit Community of sixteen members. The Rector is the religious superior and organizational facilitator of the community.
Gonzaga University 1991 - 1993
Financial/Budget Analyst
In addition to regular budget and expense program analysis, I was engaged in a number of significant activities: 1) an evaluation of the Purchasing Office which led to a change in procedures and organizational reporting structures for the Purchasing Office and purchasing systems; 2) designed and transferred the Endowment Fund accounting to a PC based fund accounting system for gift records, investment analysis and earnings distributions; 3) Researched and presented a feasibility study for the construction and operation of an apartment style student housing complex. This facility was constructed before I left Gonzaga.
Other major projects:
- Researched and implemented a University-wide Critical Data Information Report.
- Researched and instituted a multi-year financial planning model.
- Compiled and analyzed the Annual Financial Reports from members of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities for comparability to Gonzaga's operations.
Archdiocese of Nassau, The Bahamas 1987 - 1991
Chief Financial Officer
In this role I developed structures for improved fiscal, human resource, advancement, and asset management of the Diocese (elevated to an archdiocese in 1999). Helped plan and direct the first Annual Diocesan Appeal that increased revenues by fifteen percent. Special areas of concentration included:
- Budget
- Cash Management and Investment
- Computer Information System Development
- Diocesan Property and Buildings Management
- Diocesan Annual Appeal
- Pastoral Personnel, Activity and Program Support Planning and Funding
Grant and Project Funding for Capital Projects and OperationsProvincial Office, Oregon Province 1983 - 1986
Assistant Treasurer
Selected, purchased and installed a computerized financial accounting system for use in the finance development offices to replace manual and service bureau systems; managed the accounting operations, updated the asset and property management records, managed a self-funded medical plan, created an internal system for managed deposit and trust funds, and instituted control procedures for Province disbursements.
Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley 1980 - 1983
Treasurer
As Treasurer of the community and school, I was responsible for the accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, capital purchases, and payroll activities, Jesuit personal budgets for about 50 community members, property management, computer operation, and risk management. In 1980 I became the Budget Officer for the School, a function I continued to perform until 1983. During my time as Treasurer, I purchased and directed the installation of a 150 unit telephone system.
Bellarmine Preparatory School, Tacoma, WA 1977 - 1979
Business Manager, Algebra Teacher
In addition to teaching algebra, my responsibilities included accounting, budgeting, purchasing, financial reporting and tuition collection.
. Installed fund accounting system for the school
. Responsible for first external fiscal audit of the school
Memberships and Activities:
University of San Francisco
Chair, Search Committee, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, 2002 - 2003
Chaplain, USF Women's Basketball Team, 2002-present
Chair, University Space Committee, 2002-present
University Bargaining Team, USF Faculty Association Contract Renewal, 2001-02
Chair, Planning and Action Task Force, 2000-2002
Council on University Mission, 1998 - 2001
Search Committee, Dean, College of Professional Studies, 1998 - 1999
Saint Louis University, Board of Trustees
Member, September 2003-present
Member, Finance and Academic Affairs Committees
Pacific Graduate School of Psychology, Board of Trustees
Member, September 2000-present
Chair, Finance Committee, Spring 2003-Fall 2004
Chair, Audit Committee, Fall 2004- present
Member, Executive Committee, Spring 2003-Fall 2004
Wheeling Jesuit University
Board of Directors and Board of Trustees, 1998 - present
Chair, Board of Trustees, Spring 2004-present
Chair, Academic and Student Affairs Committee, 2001-present
Member, Executive Committee, Spring 2001-present
Member, Finance Committee, 1998 - 2004
Gonzaga Preparatory School
Board of Directors, 1993 - 1996
Executive Committee, Chair of Ignatian Vision, Investment Committee
Co-Facilitator Strategic Planning Process, 1994 - 1995
Member NWASC Accreditation Visitation Team, April 1994
Oregon Province, Society of Jesus
Revisor (Jesuit Financial Consultant for the Oregon Province), member of the Finance Committee and Chair of the Audit Committee, 2003-present
Spirituality Commission, 1993 - 1996
Secondary School Advisory Board, 1993 - 1996
Gonzaga University 1993 - 1995
Executive Committee, Integrated Computer Information System Project
Awards:
Distinguished Service to Catholic Schools Award, Institute of Catholic Educational Leadership, University of San Francisco, June 2003
Courses Taught:
University of San Francisco - School of Education
- Human Resources in Administration
- Private School Business, Finance & Development
- Budget and Finance for Public Schools
Gonzaga University
- General Management, Canim Lake, B.C., Canada
Rockhurst College, MO
Bellarmine Preparatory School, Tacoma, WA
- Algebra I and II
- Bookkeeping I and II
Presentations:
"What Have We Learned: Experiencing the 2001 Handbook Accreditation Model-A Panel Discussion, Accreditation Liaison Officers," 79th Annual Meeting, Western Association of Schools and Colleges, San Diego, CA, April 2003.
"Partnership Between Educational Institutions in the United States and the People's Republic of China: Lessons and Insights," 79th Annual Meeting, Western Association of Schools and Colleges, San Diego, April 2003.
"The Diocesan Business Office-System, Structure and Functions," 1st Biannual Meeting, Antilles Episcopal Conference Financial Officers Meeting, Nassau, Bahamas, April 2003.
"Job Satisfaction, Organizational Commitment, and Individual and Organizational Mission Value Congruence: Investigating the Relationships," 94th Annual Conference, National Catholic Educational Association, Minneapolis, MN, April 1997.
Publications:
- "Job Satisfaction, Organizational Commitment, and Individual and Organizational Mission Value Congruence: Investigating the Relationships," 94th Annual Conference, National Catholic Education Association, Educational Resources Information Center, HE 031 097, April 1997.
- "Ten Principles of Private School Finance," (In progress).
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