Dean of Business & Finance

Posting number: 08531

Department: CCC-602010-Fiscal Management

Job classification: Dean of Business & Finance

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administration, Accounting and Finance

Summary

This position is posted in compliance with Alabama Code §16-22-15. This position is intended to be filled by a transferring employee.

The Dean of Business & Finance will serve as chief financial officer, and provide leadership and support in the areas of financial and auxiliary enterprises.

Salary: Appropriate placement on ACCS Salary Schedule B: $104,973 - 149,416
(Salary within this range is determined by your documented years of full-time related work experience)

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet through the on-line application system to be considered. A complete application consists of the following:

• An online application
• Current résumé
• Copy of college transcripts (Transcript of college work verifying degree requirement; must include degree awarded and date confirmed. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted before the deadline, but official transcripts must be received if employed.)

Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications.

Applicants must provide information from previous employers documenting full-time related work experience if an offer is made.

Examples of duties

1. Provide leadership for Financial, Business Office and Auxiliary Services including the bookstore.
2. Direct and coordinate the preparation of the College’s annual budget, the annual audit and the annual financial plan.
3. Create, update, and implement all policies and procedures related to the Division.
4. Assess operational results, including benchmarking operations against peers and industry standards.
5. Assess personnel performance and provide professional development opportunities to maintain relevancy and efficiency of staff.
6. Lead staff develop and monitor goals and objectives for the departments.
7. Ensure customer service and work quality expectations are defined and met, strive for best practices and innovations.
8. Plan and lead improvement initiatives in assigned areas.
9. Ensure compliance with institutional and Alabama Community College System policies and procedures.
10. Communicate with the administration regularly; serve on and provide leadership to committees as assigned.
11. Develop, monitor, and administer all budgets for the Division.
12. Assist in development and implementation of plans to secure funding from state, federal, and private sources including government and industry grants and endowments.
13. Establish and maintain strategic relationships and partnerships with external stakeholders to promote the College and its programs.
14. Maintain or increase competency by seeking new knowledge, improving skills, and updating professional competencies.
15. Perform all duties with professionalism.
16. Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. A minimum of a Bachelors degree in accounting or a related area from a accredited institution Is required.
2. A minimum of five (5) years' of work experience in higher education fiscal services is required.

Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate through their experiences and accomplishments:

1. Understanding of and skill in budget modeling, resource development, and strategic planning.
2. Must be bondable.
3. Proven effective management and supervisory skills.
4. Understanding of the mission and purpose of a comprehensive community college.
5. Experience in college business operations.
6. Superior communication, problem solving, and team-building skills to establish a climate of trust and collegiality.
7. Effective decision-making skills to ensure fairness and consistency.
8. Proficient computer usage.
9. Experience with Ellucian/Banner software system.
10. Confidence in decision-making and communication skills.
11. Demonstrated experience of successful leadership to include data collection and analysis, strategic planning, assessment of personnel and programs and budgeting.
12. Ability to communicate with diverse constituencies.
13. Effective collaborative leadership style.
14. Sensitivity and commitment to cultural diversity, affirmative action, and equal opportunity.
15. Commitment to broad based participation and shared governance that includes faculty, staff, and students.
16. Understanding of the business community and the role of the community college in area economic development.
17. Ability to manage financial issues and make financial presentations to the college community.
18. Ability to work with state and local agencies.
19. Knowledge of Federal and State policies and regulations.
20. Ability to read, interpret and explain policies and procedures.
21. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, other employees, and the public in a pleasant and effective manner.
22. Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
23. Ability to work and communicate with a variety of people from diverse backgrounds.
24. Ability to handle various situations in a calm and professional manner.
25. Ability to multi-task and prioritize issues.
26. Ability to operate in a professional manner at all times.
27. Ability to operate in a high pressure situation and respond to issues in a calm manner.
28. Conscientious- care about how work is done and wanting to do a good job.
29. Initiative- respond to downtime by taking responsibility to do other work.
30. A focus on details.
31. A focus on being friendly and patient in responding to customer needs.
32. Willingness and desire to learn new things and apply that learning.
33. Willingness to maintain flexibility in order to meet the needs of the College.
34. A positive attitude regardless of circumstances at hand.

Supplemental information

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants must travel at their own expense. Finalist will be required to provide official transcripts that are mailed directly to the Office of Human Resources at Calhoun Community College from the institution(s) granting the credits.
BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENT:*
*In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.
Calhoun Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all post secondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Calhoun Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. The college reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. Calhoun Community College participates in the E-Verifysystem to verify employment eligibility for all newly-hired employees.
Calhoun Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Calhoun Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org*). Specific questions regarding Calhoun's educational programs, admissions, and other matters related specifically to the College should be forwarded directly to the college.
*APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:http://www.calhoun.edu
P.O. Box 2216*
Decatur, AL 35609
256-306-2590
*256-306-2591
jobs@calhoun.edu