Assistant Vice President for Finance and Administration

General Statement of Duties:

The AVPFA will be an experienced senior administrator with a commitment to sound finance and administrative operations that are student and staff focused and for developing strong interpersonal relationships. The successful candidate will provide leadership to the area under his/her supervision and have the ability to identify innovative solutions for broader campus issues. Will embrace and support the principle that "diversity is everybody's business" through the daily performance of duties and responsibilities

The Assistant Vice President is responsible assisting with the management and direction of financial, administrative and operational service units and staff including budgeting, purchasing, accounts payable, contract management, risk management and auxiliary enterprises (bookstore and fitness center). The assistant vice president will also be charged with identifying, coordinating and operationalizing projects and initiatives in support of the goals and objectives of the Finance and Administration Division and the College and serve as part of the team leading Financial Services and Facilities Management.

Responsibilities:

• The AVP works in partnership with the Vice President to facilitate division priorities and initiatives. The AVP provides advice and guidance to staff members within the division in clarifying and interpreting operational objectives, decisions, and policies. The AVP is responsible for the development, coordination and maintenance of division policies.
• Lead the development and implementation of innovative, division-wide strategies that increase efficiencies and improve effectiveness while instilling a culture of customer service to the constituencies served.
• Provide the leadership and oversight of the finance, administrative and operation services units for the College according to and in compliance with all applicable Federal and State statutes, regulations and laws governing public institutions and State agencies and according to college policy.
• Plan, direct, implement and evaluate all facets of the procurement and property lifecycle processes including: monitoring encumbrances, orders, and invoices in both BANNER and MMARS accounting systems; development and analysis of all RFP's, RFQ's, RFI's and bids; promote and collaborate with PACE, MHEC and OSD to ensure maximum cost effectiveness and collaboration within the Division, College, and with the Community College system.
• Provide leadership and guidance for the development and oversight of the college budget including grants.
• Provide the leadership and oversight of auxiliary enterprises; ensure financially viable operations that support the mission of the College.
• Provide leadership and oversight for streamlining initiatives and technology advances in the Division; maintain and grant access rights to the BANNER finance module and other finance systems for the Division and College; maintain high-level of knowledge relating to current technology; serves as the liaison with Information Technology.
• Assumes responsibilities within his/her competences for special projects and other duties assigned by the AVPFA.
• Responsible for review and implementation of programs related to risk management and insurance carrier to ensure comprehensive coverage for the College.
• Responsible for the review and management of college contracts to ensure compliance by all parties, cost effectiveness, in support of the college mission.
• Establishes credibility throughout the organization as an effective problem solver; serves as a mentor to the college community regarding finance, administrative and operation matters.
• Provide staff supervision and development opportunities to ensure staff possess sufficient training and required skill levels to perform their assigned tasks in a proficient manner. Promote and support ongoing teamwork within the division.
• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all departments through understanding their purpose and objective; provide departments guidance about finance, administrative and operation procedures and practices to ensure their needs are met in a timely, satisfactory, legal and cost-effective manner. Collaborate and represent the college with external agents and constituencies to realize the goals of the College.
• Represents the College at meetings and functions as requested by the VPFA.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Experienced leader with at least seven years of progressively more responsible management experience related to finance, administrative and operational affairs in a complex organization.
• Extensive experience with budget management, auxiliary enterprises, administrative and operation services, risk management, contract/procurement, and promotion of diversity with a service orientation.
• A strategic visionary with sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment and a strong operations and systems focus.
• A well organized and self-directed individual who exhibits a high level of integrity; one who can navigate the political and legislative process as it relates to higher education; one who can prioritize multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• An intelligent and articulate individual who can relate to people at all levels of an organization; a team player who possesses excellent communication skills.
• An educator who is willing to share information, carry out initiatives and serve as a mentor. A decisive individual who can see the "big picture".
• Ability to perform above duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Satisfactorily pass a check conducted by he Criminal History Systems board (CORI check), a SORI and a complete background check satisfactory to the college.

Equivalency Statement
Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Salary:$150,000.00-$165,000.00

Employee Status: Full Time
Benefits: Yes
Hours per Week: 37.5
Number of Weeks: 52

Mount Wachusett Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action Officer and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.