Deputy Superintendent for Finance and Support

DHRM•Lexington, VA

About The Position

The Deputy Superintendent for Finance and Support is the Virginia Military Institute’s chief financial and administrative officer. The role oversees financial accounting and reporting, budget preparation and administration, physical plant operations and maintenance, capital outlay planning and direction, procurement, the museum system, infirmary services, cadet counseling, auxiliary services, and government relations. With approval from the Board of Visitors, the position has delegated authority to enter into contracts and conduct Institute business in accordance with Institute policy and Commonwealth of Virginia regulations. Appointed by and reporting directly to the Superintendent, the Deputy Superintendent provides executive oversight of the Institute’s approximately $125 million operating budget, funded through state general funds, cadet tuition, fees and sales revenue, and private and local funds. The role also partners closely with the VMI Alumni Agencies, a separate 501(c)(3) organization with an approximately $900 million endowment. The Deputy Superintendent leads and oversees the offices and functions within Finance and Support, including financial and administrative services, facilities and capital projects, government relations, counseling, auxiliary services, and the museum system. The position works with Institute leadership, the Board of Visitors, Alumni Agencies boards, and state and higher-education organizations to advance institutional priorities and ensure effective, transparent, and efficient operations.

Requirements

Academic credentials in a relevant field of business, finance, public administration, or higher education.
A distinguished record of financial stewardship, budgeting, and strategic planning for capital and non-capital projects.
Understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with undergraduate public higher education in Virginia and throughout the United States.
Experience working with government agencies, legislative bodies, governing boards, or external partners to advance institutional priorities.
Experience leading and managing multifaceted and decentralized organizations.
Superior interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, including the ability to present complex information to diverse audiences.
Understanding of and commitment to the mission, vision, values, traditions, and distinctive educational model of the Virginia Military Institute.

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree in business, finance, public administration, or higher education.
Strategic leadership or management experience in an educational or nonprofit setting.
Experience with NCAA athletics, auxiliary services, and other mission-critical services that may not be self-supporting.
Experience with risk management and crisis leadership.

Responsibilities

Direct the review of financial and administrative services programs and develop improvements in quality, transparency, and efficiency.
Oversee development and maintenance of the VMI Six-Year Plan.
Oversee the administration of each office, including planning, reviewing, evaluating, and redesigning functions, activities, programs, reporting systems, and other operations as appropriate.
Oversee capital outlay project planning and management and provide regular reports on project and plan status.
Oversee development of the Post Facilities Master Plan, including capital and non-capital improvement plans (CIP).
Meet with members of the Board of Visitors, Alumni Agencies boards, and other groups to discuss financial and administrative issues.
Review departmental staffing and determine the need for additional or reduced full-time and part-time employees.
Establish priorities for departmental personnel and non-personnel budget requests.
Serve as Chair of the Violence Prevention Committee, Threat Assessment Team, Agency Risk Management and Internal Control Standards Oversight Committee, and Institute Alcohol and Other Drugs Committee.
Maintain close coordination with leaders at SCHEV, CSSBO, and VHEPC.
Oversee financial accounting and reporting, budget preparation and administration, physical plant operations and maintenance, procurement, the museum system, infirmary services, cadet counseling, auxiliary services, and government relations.
Provide executive oversight of the Institute’s operating budget and partner closely with the VMI Alumni Agencies.
With Board of Visitors approval, enter into contracts and conduct Institute business in accordance with Institute policy and Commonwealth regulations.