Vice President, Finance and Administration and Treasurer

Vice President for Finance, Administration, and Treasurer

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, 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.

Opportunities and Challenges

• Lead and Motivate Development of New Resources
• Effectively Steward Existing Resources
• Build and Lead a Strong Team
• Foster Technology and Innovation
• Provide Open and Transparent Communication
• Develop Budget Strategy and Financial Planning
• Develop Strategies and Plans to Maintain Facilities and Infrastructure

Required Qualification

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.

For more information about the position, please read the profile.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, MBA. DBA, master's or doctorate degree in business, finance or related field.
• Five (5) years successful experience at director/dean or vice president level in business/financial affairs in higher education.
• Experience in a diverse, urban organization.
• Experience in a collective bargaining environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing fiscal resources and performing financial planning for a non-profit entity which relies heavily on changing philanthropy and external funding sources.
• Familiarity with federal student financial aid programs including administration and accounting.
• Experience working with boards.

Specific Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, strategic planning and effective and efficient operations for the following areas: budget and auxiliary services, controller and accounting functions, facilities operations, human resources, campus security, business services, and IT.
• Ensure legal compliance and coordinate institutional compliance with external regulations and regulatory agencies in such areas as finance, campus safety, and hazardous materials management.
• Support the president and trustees in strategic financial planning, and provide leadership for the development and management of the College's operating and capital budgets.
• Serve as the College's Treasurer.
• Responsible for all campus development and renewal efforts, including facility master planning.
• Responsible for contract and lease management, real estate and construction functions.
• Facilitate the work of the Business Affairs Committee of the Board of Trustees.
• Hire, develop and evaluate staff consistent with organizational and strategic goals.
• Develop and manage appropriate area budgets.
• Promote and support College mission, values and strategic goals.
• Work collaboratively with other senior administrators to ensure effective operation of the College.
• Work with the College's General Counsel on issues related to collective bargaining agreements and other legal matters.
• Serve on College committees and represent the College in meetings of the community and other educational institutions and agencies as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.