Dean of Business & Finance Job Decatur area,Alabama USA,Business

This position is posted in compliance with Alabama Code §16-22-15. This position is intended to be filled by a transferring employee.

The Dean of Business & Finance will serve as chief financial officer, and provide leadership and support in the areas of financial and auxiliary enterprises.

Salary
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Appropriate placement on ACCS Salary Schedule B: $104,
(Salary within this range is determined by your documented years of full-time related work experience)

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet through the on-line application system to be considered. A complete application consists of the following:

An online application
Current résumé
Copy of college transcripts (Transcript of college work verifying degree requirement; must include degree awarded and date confirmed. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted before the deadline, but official transcripts must be received if employed.)

Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications.

Applicants must provide information from previous employers documenting full-time related work experience if an offer is made.

Provide leadership for Financial, Business Office and Auxiliary Services including the bookstore.

Direct and coordinate the preparation of the College’s annual budget, the annual audit and the annual financial plan.

Create, update, and implement all policies and procedures related to the Division.

Assess operational results, including benchmarking operations against peers and industry standards.

Assess personnel performance and provide professional development opportunities to maintain relevancy and efficiency of staff.

Lead staff develop and monitor goals and objectives for the departments.

Ensure customer service and work quality expectations are defined and met, strive for best practices and innovations.

Plan and lead improvement initiatives in assigned areas.

Ensure compliance with institutional and Alabama Community College System policies and procedures.

Communicate with the administration regularly; serve on and provide leadership to committees as assigned.

Develop, monitor, and administer all budgets for the Division.

Assist in development and implementation of plans to secure funding from state, federal, and private sources including government and industry grants and endowments.

Establish and maintain strategic relationships and partnerships with external stakeholders to promote the College and its programs.

Maintain or increase competency by seeking new knowledge, improving skills, and updating professional competencies.

Perform all duties with professionalism.

Perform related duties as assigned.

A minimum of a Bachelors degree in accounting or a related area from a accredited institution Is required
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A minimum of five (5) years' of work experience in higher education fiscal services is required
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Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate through their experiences and accomplishments:

Understanding of and skill in budget modeling, resource development, and strategic planning.

Must be bondable.

Proven effective management and supervisory skills.

Understanding of the mission and purpose of a comprehensive community college.

Experience in college business operations.

Superior communication, problem solving, and team-building skills to establish a climate of trust and collegiality.

Effective decision-making skills to ensure fairness and consistency.

Proficient computer usage.

Experience with Ellucian/Banner software system.

Confidence in decision-making and communication skills.

Demonstrated experience of successful leadership to include data collection and analysis, strategic planning, assessment of personnel and programs and budgeting.

Ability…