Associate Vice President for Business Affairs/Assistant Treasurer
About The Position
PRIMARY PURPOSE/GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Associate Vice President of Business Affairs/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. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This information is intended to be a descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Strategic & Financial Leadership
- Compliance, Governance, and Internal Controls
- Analytical and Technical Expertise
- Leadership, Initiative, and Problem-Solving
- Departmental Oversight and Operational Management
- Communication and Relationship Management
- Board Relations and Executive Governance
- Mission and Institutional Alignment
- Master's degree in Business/Financial Administration or related field, or any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
- At least ten years of related experience in positions of increasing responsibility in a college or university setting is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Leadership
- Budget, Planning, and Financial Strategy
- Accounting Services and Financial Operations
- Investments and Endowment Management
- Financial Planning, Facilities, and Capital Projects
- Real Estate and Faculty/Staff Housing
- Treasury Operations
- Scenario Planning
- Capital Structure, Financing, Debt Compliance and Monitoring
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
