Vice President of Finance and Administration

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Vice President of Finance and Administrative Services is the chief fiscal officer of the institution and provides leadership for the Business Office, Information Technology, Facilities, and Auxiliary Services. The position serves on the President’s Cabinet and provides insight, advice, and counsel to the President and the leadership team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Effective performance of the duties outlined below requires an in-depth understanding of the mission of the institution and its various programs, a commitment to service through the various logistical and support functions, and the ability to work productively and smoothly with faculty, staff, students, and the public.

• The position serves on the President’s Cabinet and provides insight, advice, and counsel to the President and the leadership team.
• As a member of the President’s Cabinet, actively participate in College-wide strategic planning, goal-setting, and cultural development. Function as a strategic business advisor to Cabinet regarding key organizational and management issues.
• Analyze and report on financial outcomes to all levels of the College and the Board of Trustees, including Board’s Finance Committee.
• Direct operating, capital, and cash flow budgeting, forecasting, monitoring, and reporting processes.
• Responsible for budget development including meeting with College budget officers for the purpose of training those officers in budgeting techniques, sharing budget information and reviewing budget status.
• Plan, administer, and control payroll. Maintain financial records and produce financial reports. Responsible for annual internal and external audits.
• Prepare and maintain long-term financial forecasts for all the College’s funds. Monitor short and long term internal and external financial and operations developments to ensure forecasts are current and accurate.
• Provide financial support to the Foundation, prepare Foundation finance statements, and maintain sound investment strategy with Foundation funds.
• Oversee risk management functions and review all contracts prior to execution. Oversee the RFP process for all significant purchases and projects.
• With the facilities director, responsible for operation of the physical assets of the College including capital projects and master planning.
• With the IT director, develop, plan, and implement an information technology strategy that meets the College’s business needs, delivers optimal return on investment, and maintains security.
• Oversee, administer and manage all auxiliary service contracts, and maximize the associated monetary return of such services as vending, catering, campus bookstore, and food service providers.
• Other duties as assigned, consistent with the position’s responsibilities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in a business-related field from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Minimum of five years’ academic administrative and supervisory experience in a progressively responsible position, preferably at a community College.
• Excellent record of leadership, financial, and operations administration.
• Ability to handle difficult situations effectively and with appropriate tact, respect, and resourcefulness.
• Other combinations of experience and/or education that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered and evaluated on an individual basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience integrating financial and strategic planning.
• Experience in using information technology effectively, including Colleague administrative software.
• Knowledge of best practices in fiscal procurement and other functions.
• Experience supervising other administrative functions including information technology or facilities.
• Experience in collective bargaining processes.
• Ability to think creatively and strategically.
• Understanding of and experience with state appropriations and capital funding processes.
• Ability to build collaborative partnerships and external relationships and an understanding of the compelling mission, challenges, and governance of public higher education.
• Experience with, and ability to interact with and value a diverse population.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $102,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Centreville, MI 49032: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $102,000