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<p style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">I
am pleased to announce the launch of a nationwide search for the position of
Associate Vice Chancellor for Financial Planning & Analysis (AVC,
FP&A).<span></span></span></p>

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<p style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">In
this newly created role, the AVC will serve as a key strategic advisor to the
Chancellor, Provost, and senior leadership, while reporting directly to the
Vice Chancellor for Finance & Administration and Chief Financial Officer.
The successful candidate will provide enterprise-wide leadership across
financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, resource allocation, capital and
cash planning, and executive decision support.<span></span></span></p>

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<p style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The
position was officially posted to the <a href="https://jobsportal.ucr.edu/jobs/37857712" style="color:rgb(70,120,134);text-decoration:underline">UCR Jobs Board</a> on Monday,
September 21. The priority consideration deadline is October 12, 2026, at 11:59
p.m. However, the position will remain open until filled.<span></span></span></p>

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<p style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">We
anticipate hosting finalist campus visits in late November and early December.
These visits will include opportunities for the broader campus community to
engage with the candidates.<span></span></span></p>

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<p style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">I
would also like to take a moment to thank the members of the Search Advisory
Committee for their commitment to this process:<span></span></span></p>

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<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span>Veronica Ruiz,
Associate Vice Chancellor & Chief Financial & Administrative Officer,
ASSET <i>(Chair)<span></span></i></span></p>

<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span>Ken Baerenklau,
Associate Provost<span></span></span></p>

<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span>Cain Diaz, Associate
Vice President for Budget Analysis & Planning, UCOP<span></span></span></p>

<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span>Jennifer
Farias, Special Advisor to the Dean, CNAS<span></span></span></p>

<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span>Katherine
Gallardo, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Budget Office, UC Irvine<span></span></span></p>

<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span>Matt Gunkel, Chief
Information Officer<span></span></span></p>

<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span>Mark Long, Dean,
School of Public Policy<span></span></span></p>

<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span>Alex Najera, Associate
Vice Chancellor & Chief Human Resources Officer<span></span></span></p>

<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span>Liz Przybylski,
Professor, Music & Chair of the Planning & Budget Committee<span></span></span></p>

<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span>Michael
Richards, Associate Chancellor<span></span></span></p>

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Suguitan, Associate Vice Chancellor & Campus Controller<span></span></span></p>

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<p style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Your
active participation in this process is vital to identifying candidates who
possess the leadership qualities needed to support UCR's strategic goals. If
you have questions, feedback, or candidate nominations, please feel free to
reach out to Tanya Adams, Director of Human Resources & Executive Searches,
at <a href="mailto:tanya.adams@ucr.edu" style="color:rgb(70,120,134);text-decoration:underline">tanya.adams@ucr.edu</a>.<span></span></span></p>

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<p style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Thank
you in advance for your engagement and support during this important
recruitment.<span></span></span></p>

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CFO<span></span></span></p>

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Administration <span></span></span></p>

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University Ave., Riverside, CA  92521</a></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:rgb(32,33,36)"><span></span></span></p>

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