Vice Chancellor for Finance and AdministrationGeneral Description
Arkansas State University-Beebe (ASUB), a comprehensive, multi-campus two-year community college within the Arkansas State University System, is seeking a Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration (VCFA). Reporting to the Chancellor, the VCFA is the College's Chief Financial Officer (CFO), a member of the Chancellor's Executive Council, and is ultimately responsible for leading the College in leveraging its resources in a strategic and fiscally responsible manner in support of the mission and strategic priorities of the College.
The VCFA/CFO is responsible for efficiently and effectively organizing, developing, and administering the comprehensive fiscal and administrative services of the institution. The departments supervised by this position include Business Operations, Student Accounts, Controller, Physical Plant, Procurement, Human Resources, Campus Operations, and University Police. A successful candidate will demonstrate proven experience in and commitment to team-oriented, transparent leadership; sound judgment; fiscal responsibility; shared governance; employee support, development, and engagement; and continuous improvement.
The VCFA/CFO must have the ability to work in a collaborative, professional, and collegial manner with employees and internal and external stakeholders. The VCFA/CAO will demonstrate a commitment to innovation, technology, utilization of data, and the comprehensive community college mission.
Minimum QualificationsEarned master's from a regionally accredited institutionFive years of progressive management experience in finance and administrationSuperior interpersonal skills including tact, patience, and courtesyDemonstrated comfort with change, innovation, and technologyUncompromising integrityExperience in a leadership position at a multi-campus, comprehensive community college is preferred.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with the Chancellor and the leadership team members in advancing the mission and priorities of the College.Serve as a chief advisor to the Chancellor, and in his/her absence, the VCFA/CFO speaks for the College on strategic matters related to the business and financial operations of the institution.Advise the Chancellor, Chancellor's Executive Council, Shared Governance Council, and the campus community on the financial processes and outcomes and the short and long-term impacts on college operations.Collaborate with College and ASU System leaders and teams on critical and/or complex business problems with the goal of developing effective solutions in part through leveraging the College's fiscal resources.Supervise and conduct performance management of the Directors of Finance, Procurement, Campus Security, Physical Plant, Human Resources, as well as the Controller and Managers of Campus Operations for Searcy and Heber Springs campuses.Establish the objectives, scope of service, structure, staffing, work methods, and performance standards for organizational units under the leadership of the Finance and Administration division.Work closely with the Director of Human Resources to oversee the human resource function and ensure that all state, federal, and ASU System rules, regulations and policies are followed effectively on all campuses.Work closely with the Chief of Campus Police to ensure the campus community is safe through the implementation of a model of public safety.Lead the processes for development, execution, and monitoring of institutional budgets consistent with institutional mission and strategic priorities.Develop, recommend, and implement institutional practices and procedures relevant to administrative and financial management and operations.Interact with faculty, staff, students, and the general public on a daily basis and actively communicate and educate the campus community on budget and financial processes.Develop and maintain the College's risk management program.Oversee the management and coordination of all fiscal reporting activities.Oversee the operation of auxiliary services and manage all contractual relationships.Represent the College in a variety of public settings and serve as a liaison between the institution and other Arkansas community colleges.Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.Required QualificationsMaster's degree required. Five years of professional experience with progressively increasing responsibilities in finance, organizational management, and educational administration. Experience at a multi-campus comprehensive community college preferred.
Posting InformationPosting Number: NC2662014
Open Date: 11/14/2024
Close Date: Open Until Filled
Equal Opportunity StatementArkansas State University-Beebe shall provide equal opportunity for employment to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, and shall strive to achieve full and equal employment opportunity throughout our campuses for faculty and staff.
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