Scott Benson named vice chancellor for business and finance at UNK – UNK NEWS

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KEARNEY – Scott Benson has been named vice chancellor for business and finance at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, pending approval from the University of Nebraska Board of Regents. He has served in the interim role since July.

Benson has been with the university since 2009 and has held a range of leadership positions in business services, procurement, accounts payable and residence life. He most recently served as human resources director.

UNK’s Division of Business and Finance oversees financial operations that support offices including Budget; Facilities Management and Planning; Finance; Human Resources; Strategic Partnerships and Operations; and the Plambeck Early Childhood Education Center. The division also manages contracts with Dining Services and the Loper Spirit Shop.

Benson earned a Master of Business Administration from UNK with an emphasis in human resources and also holds a bachelor’s degree from South Dakota State University.

He is active in the Kearney community through his service with the Kearney Housing Agency and Kearney Public Schools Foundation. He launched the Loper Employee Professional Development series, a campuswide initiative that promotes professional growth for UNK employees.