Vice President of Administrative Services

The Vice President of Administrative Services is responsible for cross-functional collaboration in providing strategic leadership for administrative services as well as providing project leadership to and on behalf of the President.
Reporting to the President, this position collaborates with college leadership on short- and long-term institutional planning and provides information and research to support decision-making.
The Vice President provides executive-level leadership giving direction to support the college’s mission and goals including the leadership and strategic direction for the College’s Administrative Services.
This position directly supervises the Chief Financial Officer, Director of Facilities and Recreational Services, and Director of Information Technology.
The ideal candidate will bring senior financial and operations management experience in a higher education institution or relevant experience elsewhere at an organization of comparable scope, scale, and complexity.
West Shore Community College is an innovative and progressive institution of higher learning located in a picturesque setting near Lake Michigan in a part of the state that offers year-round recreational activities.
The College is uniquely positioned with respect to finances, including no debt and a healthy fund balance, a dependable revenue stream for capital expenditures, up-to-date technology, beautiful facilities, and a very small deferred maintenance backlog.
WSCC offers a student-centered and team-based atmosphere with a staff that is dedicated to excellence in serving students’ learning needs and serves a multi-county district that includes Mason, Manistee, Lake, and Oceana counties.
Additional information about the college is available at www.
westshore.
edu.
*Key Responsibilities Include:* * Financial Services Oversight * Facilities and Operations Oversight * Information Technology Oversight * Risk Management and Compliance *Required Education/Experience* * Master’s degree from an accredited institution or equivalent experience and credentials.
* Increasingly responsible experience in developing and executing both short-term and long-term strategy, initiatives, business operations, and planning through data-informed decisions * Understanding of acceptable budget, investment, and financial strategies and principles; knowledge of financial rules, regulations, laws, and procedures.
* Strong leadership abilities and a track record of successfully leading teams and departments.
* Commitment to the mission of the comprehensive community college.
* Appreciation for the academic environment and issues facing higher education.
*To be a best fit for this position, you will be:* * An experienced financial executive with a successful record of managing diverse operations and demonstrated expertise in strategic asset/liability management, financial planning and management, strategic planning, accounting, and budgetary and regulatory compliance.
* An exceptional communicator capable of working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
* An affirming team builder who will empower others and optimize the effectiveness of talented and seasoned teams.
* Adept interpersonally, with an accessible and approachable manner.
*Compensation* Salary range $104,233 – $132,130 commensurate with skills/experience Full benefits package including health/dental/vision insurance, retirement, onsite wellness center, educational assistance, WSCC tuition waiver for employee/dependents, generous paid time off.
*Application Materials* A full position profile is available in the applicant portal.
For best consideration, submit the materials below by February 29, 2024, to the online portal at Vice President of Administrative Services | Job Details tab | Career Pages (schooljobs.
com).
Review begins immediately and will continue until position is filled.
* West Shore Community College application * Letter of application specifically addressing the areas of responsibility and qualifications – _not to exceed two pages_ * Resume – _not to exceed three pages_ * Unofficial transcripts (official will be necessary if an offer is made) WSCC is a drug-free employer, and the final offer will be contingent on negative drug test.
WSCC is an equal-opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $104,233.
00 - $132,130.
00 per year Benefits: * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Health savings account * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Relocation assistance * Vision insurance Work Location: In person