Associate Vice Provost, Business Services
About The Position
Miami Dade College is seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking Associate Vice Provost, Business Services to provide strategic leadership and oversight for critical college-wide business operations. This executive leadership position oversees a diverse portfolio that includes purchasing, risk management, auxiliary services, property and asset management, and real estate, with a strong focus on operational excellence, fiscal stewardship, compliance, innovation, and revenue optimization. The Associate Vice Provost serves as a key business partner to College leadership, developing strategies and operational practices that protect institutional assets, enhance services, strengthen financial performance, and support the College's long-term goals.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Management, or a related field and seven (7) years of management experience in budgeting, financial management, risk management, auxiliary services, or a related administrative area; OR Bachelor's degree and eleven (11) years of progressive management experience in the respective fields.
- Strong knowledge of fiscal management, procurement, contract administration, vendor management, risk and loss management, property and asset protection, auxiliary services, and regulatory compliance.
- Ability to analyze complex financial and operational challenges, develop innovative solutions, re-engineer processes, establish priorities, formulate policies, and translate institutional strategy into effective business practices.
- Exceptional communication, relationship-building, staff development, and executive-level decision-making skills are essential.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekends.
- Ability to travel between College campuses.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic direction for College-wide business and auxiliary services, driving innovation, operational efficiency, service quality, and revenue generation.
- Lead risk management, safety, loss control, insurance, and asset protection programs.
- Oversee auxiliary operations and vendor relationships for bookstore, food service, vending, and other revenue-generating services.
- Provide leadership for procurement and property/asset management, ensuring sound business practices and regulatory compliance.
- Develop and manage departmental budgets and conduct cost, revenue, productivity, and financial analyses to improve fiscal and operational performance.
- Establish effective organizational structures, workflows, staffing models, policies, and procedures that support College priorities.
- Recruit, develop, supervise, and evaluate professional staff across business and auxiliary service operations.
- Partner with the Vice Provost and Chief Financial Officer in developing long-range financial plans for operating and capital resources.
- Represent Business Affairs on College committees and workgroups, providing expertise in financial management, procurement, risk management, real estate, property management, and auxiliary operations.
- Build productive relationships with internal stakeholders, vendors, governmental agencies, and other external partners.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
