Vice President for Finance and Administration

New River Community College (NRCC) is a comprehensive community college located in the New River Valley of Virginia. At NRCC you can prepare for the future with any of our various occupational programs or college transfer courses. NRCC faculty members are well known not just for their academic background, but also for their capacity to work closely and effectively with students. You’ll find that they have a genuine interest in your success. They also have excellent academic credentials. All faculty who teach college transfer courses have doctorates or master’s degrees, while those in occupational programs have a diverse background which combines academics with practical on-the-job experience. In recent years individual professors and college programs have received state and national awards for their quality.

The Vice President for Finance and Administration (VPFA) is responsible for executive leadership related to the planning, execution, and assessment of NRCC’s business and financial operations and resource allocations. Reporting directly to the president and serving on the college’s executive leadership team, the VPFA has primary responsibility for finance, budget, procurement, human resources, auxiliary services, campus safety, emergency planning and general administration. The VPFA oversees the institutional processes for operational, strategic, financial systems and policies, and compliance with applicable federal and state regulations and laws.

Duties:

• Develop and implement financial strategies to support the long-term financial stability of the college.
• Manage the budget and financial planning process, including preparing and analyzing financial reports, and making budget adjustments as necessary.
• Direct processes and reporting requirements for campus safety and emergency planning.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state regulations and laws.
• Work collaboratively with the college’s senior leadership team to develop and implement strategies to support the mission, goals, and operations of the college.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• A master’s degree in an appropriate discipline (e.g., business administration, public administration, accounting, finance) from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Demonstrated management experience in leading effective finance/budget/administrative operations in a complex organization with a significant budget and payroll.
• Excellent leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience in applying strong analytical skills to the strategic planning and budgeting process.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work with internal constituencies, state and local officials and other publics.
• Commitment to a welcoming and equitable environment.
• High ethical standards with a commitment to excellence and integrity.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative manner in a team-oriented environment.

Additional Considerations
Additional factors that may be considered include:

• Previous successful experience in leading finance/budget/administrative operations in a community college or other public, postsecondary educational institution or system.
• Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and regulations at the institutional, state, federal, and accreditation-level that have an impact on postsecondary education.
• Ability to maintain accreditation standards related to finance and administration.
• Ability to make effective use of online budgeting and financial management tools

For complete description and to apply, please visit https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/81704

The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer.