South Texas College
Job
Announcement 2011-4001
Job
Title: VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCE AND
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Department: Finance and Administrative Services Division
Reports
To: President
FLSA
Status: Exempt
Salary: Commensurate with Education
& Experience
Starting Date:
As soon as possible
Closing Date:
Open until filled. Screening to begin May 23, 2011
Summary
The Vice President is
responsible for maintaining sound fiscal management, ensuring regulatory
compliance for each division, providing leadership in the implementation of
finance and administrative programs and in facilities planning and in
management to support the teaching-learning process.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other
duties may be assigned.
1. Maintains sound fiscal management
2. Maintains regulatory compliance in each of
the following departments: business, purchasing, human resources, payroll,
facility construction, maintenance and operations, risk management, security,
auxiliary services, including food services
3. Makes effective purchasing decisions which
meet policy and staff needs, and provides staff with the resources in a timely
manner
4. Works with college personnel to develop the
budget and project staffing, capital equipment, operation, travel, and building
and facility needs
5. Collects tuition and fees on a timely basis
and by the census date to keep students enrolled
6. Provides leadership for effective human
resources management including hiring procedures, benefits, staffing plans,
workers' compensation, employee training and other human resources processes
7. Maintains a clean and working environment
for employees and students
8. Provides sound management of general services
including fixed assets, inventories, mail delivery, prompt delivery of
merchandise to staff, food services to students and effective security services
9. Provides leadership for effective facilities
management, planning, and construction
10. Assesses the
quality and effectiveness of finances and administrative services and uses
results for strategic planning
11. Develops and
maintains policies in the areas of finance and administrative services
12. Performs other
duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervises directors
of business, purchasing, facilities, human resources, facility construction,
operations and maintenance, and food services
Qualifications
To perform this
job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the
knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
1. Demonstrated experience with implementation
of computer-based financial system, analyses and related technology
2. Demonstrated ability to provide vigorous,
creative, and effective fiscal management
3. Strong written and verbal skills
4. Proven supervisory and staff developmental
skills
5. Evidence of commitment to collegiality and
professional development and integration
6. Demonstrated sensitivity and ability to be
successful within a multi-cultural environment
7. Subject to a national criminal
background check under STC policy
Education and/or Experience
*Minimum of Master's
degree in financial or business related field.
Masters in educational or public administration, or a related discipline
may be considered. Doctoral
degree and/or Certified Public Accountant licensure desirable.
*Five
years progressive management experience in financial and administrative
services in higher education, or public administration, preferably at a
community college. Experience in business or private sector may
be considered in lieu of higher education experience.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical
journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to
common inquiries or complaints from students, customers, regulatory agencies,
or members of the business community.
Ability to effectively present information to top
management, public groups, and/or boards of trustees.
Reasoning Ability
Ability
to address practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in
situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety
of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Physical Demands
The physical demands
described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.
While performing the
duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this
job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work
environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions. The
noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
HOW TO APPLY: Submit
letter of intent, STC application, resume, copies of transcripts (official
transcripts required BEFORE assignment begins) and five professional references
with addresses and phone numbers to:
SOUTH
TEXAS COLLEGE
OFFICE
OF HUMAN RESOURCES
2501
W. Pecan Blvd.
McAllen,
TX 78501
No person
shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be subject
to discrimination under any program or activity sponsored or conducted by South
Texas College on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age,
veteran status, or disability.
Position # 700360