VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCE AND OPERATIONS

Category: Administrative/Professional

Department: Finance and Operations/ Business Office

Locations: Batavia, NY

GENERAL FUNCTIONS:

This position is responsible for the following functional areas: Fiscal Services, Buildings and Grounds, Campus Safety, Human Resources, College Services, and Contract Administration. Recommends policy and procedures of a fiscal and operational nature, including budget and planning, purchasing, buildings and grounds, building technical services, and human resources to the President. Administers leases and contracts with external service providers, such as food service, vending, and bookstore.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Translates strategic initiatives to specific actions in areas of Finance and Operations;
• Creates operational and capital budgets using a collaborative approach;
• Applies methods of cost accounting for use in cost analyses and creating financial statistics;
• Oversees the planning, development, and implementation of accounting systems and procedures necessary for maintaining adequate fiscal controls in compliance with state and county regulations, prudent internal controls, and generally accepted accounting principles;
• Negotiates and supervises insurance coverage for College property and personnel, as directed by the President;
• Reviews contracts, grants, and other official documents to ensure compliance and mitigate risk;
• Oversight of risk management, business continuity, capital project, and sustainability planning efforts;
• Ensures compliance with orders, directives, and regulations affecting financing issued by governmental, accrediting, and or other agencies. Serves as the College's FOIL Officer;
• Oversees the fiscal operations, buildings and grounds, college services, campus safety, human resources, and contract administration;
• Oversees the College's Space Planning Committee. Serves on the Genesee Community College Association Board and provides all financial reports and guidance. Serves on other various committees such as the IT Advisory Council Executive Team, Institutional Effectiveness, etc.;
• Creates the annual timeline for budget preparation and Plans of Achievement reporting;
• Attends Board of Trustees meetings and provides reports as requested;
• Prepares and reviews reports required by regulatory agencies and the President for presentation to the President and/or the College Board of Trustees;
• Performs other duties and responsibilities, as assigned by the President.

Job Requirements:

EDUCATION:

An MBA, MPA, or a Master's Degree in a related area is required. Doctorate preferred

EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in Accounting, Business, or Public Administration, including at least five years of supervisory experience. Familiarity with various accounting functions, methodologies, budget preparation, review, and execution is required. Experience with facility and grounds, campus safety, and/or human resources management is desired. Experience with contract management, grants management, and state and federal reporting requirements is desired. Experience in higher education, specifically community colleges, is not required but is highly desirable.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Must have strong organizational, strategic planning, budgeting, and team-building skills. Ability to listen and to clearly, effectively, and decisively communicate both verbally and in writing. Strong supervisory and team management experience in a service-oriented environment. Must be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to diversity. Is mindful of and develops accessibility solutions that can accommodate all individuals to use GCC facilities without barriers, both digitally and physically. Familiarity with Title IX, Clery Act, and other compliance areas relevant to human resources and campus safety.

RELATIONSHIPS:

This position reports directly to the President.

The following staff report to this position:

Assistant Director of Operations

Controller

Director of Buildings and Grounds

Director of Campus Safety

Executive Director for Human Resources

Civil Service staff as assigned

Additional Information:

COMPENSATION, BENEFITS, AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is a twelve-month, full-time, exempt position. This is a twelve-month, full-time position. Salary, benefits, and conditions of employment are as set by Procedure 230. We offer generous paid time off, including sick, vacation, and personal time. Additionally, we offer comprehensive health and dental coverage, life insurance, and an FSA plan. Some travel is required