Community College of Philadelphia -VP for Fin., Admin. and Treasurer

Lapovsky•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

The Community College of Philadelphia (CCP), with more than 100 academic programs, 21,000 students, and an operating budget of $185 million, announces a national search for its next Vice President for Finance, Administration, and Treasurer. The Vice President reports directly to the President and serves as a member of the College’s senior leadership team. The Vice President’s portfolio includes oversight of budget and auxiliary services, controller and accounting functions, facilities operations, human resources, campus security, business services, and information technology. The Vice President is also responsible for preparing materials and agendas for the Business Affairs and Audit Committees of the Board of Trustees. The new Vice President will join a growing institution alongside a new President and senior leadership team. As the City’s College, the CCP is the largest public institution of higher education and the only community college in Philadelphia, serving as a vital engine for education and workforce development. The successful candidate will be a highly accomplished financial leader with a collaborative, transparent, and entrepreneurial approach, and a strong understanding of higher education and the mission of urban community colleges. The Community College of Philadelphia is entering a period of financial challenge, as expense growth continues to outpace revenue. Recent collective bargaining agreements include meaningful increases in salaries and benefits, while public funding has remained relatively flat. The College supports its operations through a combination of tuition, fees, auxiliary revenues, funding from the Commonwealth and the City, and net investment income. To achieve a balanced budget, the College plans to draw $11.9 million from its reserves, which currently total approximately $93 million. In addition, the College’s Foundation holds assets of $26.2 million, including $5.3 million in unrestricted funds.

Requirements

Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and at least ten (10) years of progressively responsible leadership experience managing large, complex operations with experience in most areas included in the portfolio.
A demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive campus environment and experience managing multiple funding sources within evolving federal, state, and local policy environments.
Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills and demonstrated leadership, communication, and consensus-building abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex projects in a dynamic environment and a high level of integrity and sound judgment with knowledge of contemporary issues in higher education and an understanding of and commitment to the mission of a large, urban community college.