The University of Arkansas has named Timothy J. O'Donnell its new vice chancellor for finance and administration.
The UA said O'Donnell's appointment was effective March. 1. O'Donnell has been working in the position on an interim basis since July 1. He previously worked as associate vice chancellor for budget and financial planning.
"Tim O'Donnell has done an excellent job leading the division of finance and administration since 2014 and has proven that he is the right person moving forward," UA Chancellor Joseph E. Steinmetz said in a news release. "This is an important position that impacts everything the university does and having someone with Tim’s leadership abilities, institutional knowledge and experience gives us great confidence. This is especially important given the current challenging financial times we face in higher education."
Seven units report to the vice chancellor for finance and administration: facilities management, human resources, information technology services, business and administrative strategic information systems, business affairs, financial affairs and the university police department.
O'Donnell joined the UA in 2013. Before that, he worked 22 years in financial management and administration at Southwestern Energy Co., where he rose to the position of vice president and served as treasurer.