RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The Vice President for Finance and Operations is the Chief Financial Officer responsible for all financial and business services of the College. This position reports to the President and leads and coordinates responsibilities within the Finance and College Operations Division to include Financial Services, Accounting, Payroll, Procurement, Facilities, Risk Management, Campus Safety and Security, Information Technology Services and Auxiliary Services.

QUALIFICATIONS: Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Masters degree in an appropriate discipline (such as finance, business, public administration) Masters preferred or equivalent education and experience.

• Demonstrated senior management experience involving fiscal accountability, facilities and auxiliary services.

• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead and develop staff.

• Experience working collaboratively with diverse groups.

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to think creatively, strategically, and proactively.

• Demonstrated ability to sustain good relationships with professional colleagues.

• `Experience with capital projects and facilities management.

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices for internal controls.

• General understanding of Information Technology Security practices.

• Knowledge of and experience in general operating principles and practices in higher education.

• Understanding of the community college system and its mission.

• Effective communication skills with a focus on transparency.

• Ability to translate technical and financial information with clarity and care to multiple constituencies.

• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with colleagues, subordinates, superiors and governing boards.

• Ability to solve problems diplomatically with challenging issues and people.

• Exceptional organizational and multi-tasking skills to include management of multiple complex tasks, priorities, deadlines and supervisory responsibilities.