Vice President of Finance & Administration

Springfield College • Springfield, MA

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About The Position

The Vice President for Finance and Administration serves as the chief advisor to the President on financial and administrative matters. This role provides strategic leadership for key functions, including business operations, facilities management, human resources, information technology, auxiliary enterprises, and risk management. The Vice President also acts as a staff liaison to the Board of Trustees on investment, business affairs, and audit and compliance committees. Additionally, this position oversees the preparation and monitoring of the College's annual operating budget, acquisition and disposition of College assets, and negotiation of short- and long-term debt financing. The successful candidate will be a dynamic leader committed to continuous improvement, collaboration, and aligning resources with the College's mission and strategic goals.

Requirements

• Master's degree required in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or similar field of study with a minimum of five years of directly related experience.
• Strong managerial skills.
• Detailed knowledge of higher education financial and accounting principles.
• Expertise in financial planning, budget management, and strategic planning.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team player.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in data analytics and financial software.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability.
• Capacity to lead change and foster innovation.
• Specific examples of Higher Education Financing Transactions, the Development of a Campus Master Plan, and the Construction of a Key Facility or Building on Campus.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the annual budget development and approval process, including recommendations on budget assumptions, tuition and fee increases, financial aid discounting, debt financing strategies, and investment management of the College's investable assets; monitor budget results and propose adjustments as needed.
• Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for the planning, enhancement, and stewardship of the College's physical and technological assets, including buildings, athletic and recreational facilities, grounds, and infrastructure.
• Oversee the development and execution of the College's Master Plan to ensure that all facilities and resources advance institutional priorities, operational excellence, and long-term sustainability.
• Represent the College and President to internal and external constituents, including serving on boards, collaborating with financial institutions, vendors, alumni, and rating agencies.
• Manage auxiliary enterprise relationships to ensure high-quality, cost-effective services for students.
• Collaborate with the College's General Counsel and Director of Human Resources on strategies for compensation, fringe benefits, and employment policies; develop and distribute salary information to the President's Leadership Team for budgetary purposes; serve on the retirement program steering committee.
• Direct daily operations of key departments through interaction with department heads: Facilities Management, Information Technology, Office of the Controller, Risk Management, Human Resources, and Auxiliary Enterprises.

Benefits

• Occasional evening, holiday, or weekend work required to attend college events and Board of Trustees weekends and events, construction projects, audits, budget process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree