Vice President of Administrative Services

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Full Time Bus. & Finance Burleson, TX, US

Job Description:

Vice President of Administrative Services

Department:Administrative Services

Reports To: President

Pay Classification: 10

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary:The Vice President of Administrative Services is responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight of the College’s administrative services, including business and financial operations. Ensures effective resource management, fiscal integrity, and operational efficiency through sound planning, policy implementation, and adherence to institutional, state, and regulatory standards.

Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or a related field; or a bachelor’s degree and the combination of experience and education that yields the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certified public accountant preferred.

Experience: Ten (10) years’ experience in accounting, audit administration, and supervisory management.

Preferred:
Experience in governmental accounting.

Preferred:
Experience in higher education management with a community college background.

Required Knowledge: Has primary responsibility for managing—in ways consistent with the strategic direction of the CEO—business operations, accounting procedures, financial planning and management, business accounting, risk management, endowment and investment management, and facilities management.

Administers the institutional operating budget including revenue projections, budget development and approval. Prepares budgets for all functions supervised.

Designs, establishes, and maintains procedures for the purchasing of goods and services, including the bidding process when required. Plans and oversees the bidding process which includes, but is not limited to, insurance (property and liability, worker's compensation, and athletic injury), supplies (office, maintenance and custodial), auxiliary enterprises (bookstore and food service), fuel, electricity, copier paper, and depository contracts.

Leads, coordinates, and executes the institutional capital master planning process in consultation with president, the Executive Leadership Team, and the Board of Regents.

Oversees the physical plant (building maintenance, grounds maintenance, and custodial services), business office, auxiliary enterprises (bookstore), and all financial accounting and reporting operations.

Supports the liaison to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) on matters pertaining to finance.

Supervises interior and exterior building and way finding signage at all locations in consultation with the Executive Leadership Team.

Hires, develops, and supervises division personnel.

Serves as an effective team player and member of the executive leadership team.

Works closely with all stakeholders to align financial operations with institutional mission and strategies

Understands local, state, and federal laws and regulations applicable to public higher education.

Analyzes, develops, implements, and oversees financial processes for new initiatives.

Builds understanding—for all members of the executive leadership team—of how finances work, how finance is a strategic tool for student success, and why certain financial decisions are made.

Performs assigned role in institutional emergency management protocols and stays staying current on mandated training requirements.

Program Development: In collaboration with the CEO and the executive leadership team, has the ability to lead the institution in establishing…