Associate Vice President, Business Affairs - Scripps College

Another Source•Claremont, CA

14d•$225,000 - $287,500

About The Position

Another Source’s client, Scripps College , is recruiting an Associate Vice President for Business Affairs and Assistant Treasurer to join their team in Claremont, CA. Here’s a little about Scripps College and the position they are recruiting for: Scripps College is a nationally recognized liberal arts college for women, located in Claremont, California, and a founding member of The Claremont Colleges. Since 1926, Scripps has been known for its rigorous academics, close-knit campus community, and strong emphasis on leadership, civic engagement, and institutional values. The College is deeply committed to the safety, well-being, and resilience of its community and approaches risk management and preparedness as shared responsibilities that support its academic mission. The AVP for Business Affairs plays a critical role in supporting the College’s operational and financial strategy in partnership with senior leadership. The Associate Vice President of Business Affairs and Assistant Treasurer (AVP) serves as a senior leader within the Division of Business Affairs and as a strategic partner to the Vice President for Business Affairs/Treasurer. The AVP provides vision, leadership, and operational oversight for the College’s financial planning, budgeting, certain accounting services, investments, real estate transactions, in association with the in-house broker, and selected administrative and auxiliary functions. The role balances strategic financial stewardship with hands-on operational leadership in support of the College’s academic mission and values as a residential liberal arts institution. Reporting to the Vice President for Business Affairs/Treasurer, the Assistant Vice President serves as the College’s primary representative to The Claremont Colleges Services (Consortium) business operations in order to further the fiscal coordination of the institution. The anticipated annual base salary range for these positions is $225,000 - $287,500 based on experience.

Requirements

Master’s degree in business, finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience in higher education preferred.
Deep understanding of higher education finance, particularly tuition-dependent liberal arts institutions preferred.
Strong financial modeling, scenario planning, and risk management expertise.
Proven experience with governance, compliance, internal controls, and audits.
Collaborative, solutions-oriented leadership style with sound judgment and initiative.
Ability to communicate complex financial issues clearly to diverse stakeholders.