College President Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or an equivalent business field.
• Ten years of experience in accounting, auditing, budgeting, and preparation of financial statements under GASB presentation.
• At least three years of supervisory experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate sensitive or complex information confidentially and straightforwardly.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, and experience with financial database systems.
• Knowledge of institutional policies and procedures and federal regulations.
• Ability to work independently, multitask, work with interruptions, prioritize time, and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with federal grant administration, regulations, and reporting.
• Generalist-level knowledge of student services for higher education business office procedures.
• High level of accuracy and strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated customer service, collaboration, planning, prioritizing, and organizational skills, as well as independent decision-making and critical-thinking skills.
• Skill in public speaking and presenting to leadership and stakeholders.
• Ability to conduct quantitative and qualitative research, design, data analysis, and reporting.
• Ability to use current technology, software, Microsoft applications, and multimedia presentations.
• Ability to speak and understand the Navajo language; this is not required.
• Ability to walk and sit for long periods and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must normally travel with or on behalf of the College President.
• Application materials must include a resume, three letters of recommendation dated within one year of the application, and copies of academic transcripts. Additional documents may be required for applicable preferences, certifications, or licenses.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Finance or Business Administration.
• Three to five years of experience in leadership, accreditation relations, and budget management in higher education.
• Computer acumen and general familiarity with network applications and Jenzabar accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Support the President in planning and managing College operations.
• Oversee financial operations through the Controller and Finance, including accounting, support services, bookstore, budgetary control, investments, payroll, purchasing, grants management, inventory control, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Direct annual budget development, including enrollment and revenue estimates, staffing and compensation plan recommendations, and strategies for efficient allocation and use of College financial resources.
• Oversee network, telecommunications, and management information systems through the Director of Information Technology, ensuring technology and network infrastructure support instructional, student development, and administrative functions.
• Oversee the College's employment process, employee benefit program management, and risk management assessment and control through the Director of Human Resources and the security department.
• Oversee facility planning and maintenance through the Facilities/Construction Manager and Director of Facilities, including identifying long-term needs, planning renovations and construction, developing funding strategies, and managing campus plant operations and maintenance.
• Work with Deans, Campus Center Directors, and Campus Plan Managers to identify campus maintenance issues and develop plans to address them.
• Direct renovation, remodeling, and new construction project planning committees.
• Work with the President to oversee acquisition of land for future College needs.
• Assist the President in preparing Board of Regents meeting agendas.
• Recommend policies and procedures to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of College operations.
• Oversee auxiliary operations, including bookstore, vending, food service, and pay-for-print services.
• Manage contracts for postal services and daycare center operations.
• Prepare and update job descriptions in areas of responsibility.
• Approve leave requests and related documents for assigned personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.