Vice President for Administration

Craven Community College•New Bern, NC

14h

About The Position

The Vice President for Administration (VPA) serves as the College’s Chief Financial Officer, Technology Officer, Human Resources Officer and Facilities Officer and provides vision and leadership for all departments within the unit. The VPA is a member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), working closely with the President, Vice President for Instruction, and the Vice President for Development to provide strategic and operational leadership of the College.

Requirements

Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
Ten (10) years' supervisory experience in at least one of the departments within the administrative services division.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in one of the following disciplines: accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, computer/information technology, or human resources
At least five (5) years' supervisory employment within the North Carolina Community College System in at least one of the departments within the administrative services division.

Responsibilities

Provides innovative leadership, vision and supervision for financial services, human resources, facilities, technology services, security, safety, and Public Radio East (PRE)
Oversees auxiliary operations including the College Bookstore, food service operations, and other support services; ensures these functions provide high-quality service, support the student experience, operate efficiently, and contribute to the overall financial health of the College
Coordinates, develops and oversees the College’s annual operating budget including grants
Prepares fiscal, facility, safety, personnel, and security reports for presentation to the College’s Board of Trustees
Serves as Treasurer of the Craven Community College Foundation Board and the Public Radio East Foundation Board
Spearheads the budget development process in collaboration with the Executive Leadership Team
Prepares and presents State and County budget proposals to appropriate agencies/entities
Monitors the investments of the College, the College Foundation and the Public Radio East Foundation
Coordinates and reviews annual audits with various agencies and independent CPA groups as required and implements suggestions and/or recommendations for procedural improvement
Oversees the authentication of College contracts, licenses and permits
Provides cost-effective administrative support services responsive to the needs of students, staff and the community
Oversees the creation and implementation of the technology planning process for campus wide technology needs, including the bidding process used for purchase of capital level purchasing
Oversees the management of physical plant operations including maintenance, grounds, housekeeping, renovations, vehicle operations, and manages insurance/liability coverage needs
Oversees the Master Facilities Plan and new and existing construction projects from concept to turn-key acceptance of projects
Assists in the development of College-wide emergency plans, annual plan updates, and oversees a campus-wide emergency preparedness committee to conduct annual table-top exercises, assess quality of response and initiate protocol changes
Oversees all aspects of the human resources function within the College including managing talent acquisition, employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, and HR strategy
Creates and implements people and culture strategies that support the College's mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities
Establishes and implements short- and long-term departmental goals, objectives and operating procedures aligned with the College’s mission, goals and objectives
Develops, reviews, and maintains policies and procedures to ensure operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and alignment with College goals
Participates in appropriate committees and task forces as assigned
Performs other job-related duties and projects as assigned in support of the College’s mission, core values and goals