Arkansas State University Beebe
Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration
Arkansas State University Beebe, Beebe, Arkansas, United States, 72012
Posting Details
Position Information
Position TypeNon Classified
Job TitleVice Chancellor for Finance and Administration
Classification TitleVCFA
Campus LocationASU Beebe
Job Description
General DescriptionArkansas State University-Beebe (ASUB), a comprehensive, multi-campus two-year community college within the Arkansas State University System, is seeking a Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration (VCFA). Reporting to the Chancellor, the VCFA is the College's Chief Financial Officer (CFO), a member of the Chancellor's Executive Council, and is ultimately responsible for leading the College in leveraging its resources in a strategic and fiscally responsible manner in support of the mission and strategic priorities of the College.
The VCFA/CFO is responsible for efficiently and effectively organizing, developing, and administering the comprehensive fiscal and administrative services of the institution. The departments supervised by this position include Business Operations, Student Accounts, Controller, Physical Plant, Procurement, Human Resources, Campus Operations, and University Police. A successful candidate will demonstrate proven experience in and commitment to team-oriented, transparent leadership; sounds judgment; fiscal responsibility; shared governance; employee support, development, and engagement; and continuous improvement.
The VCFA/CFO must have the ability to work in a collaborative, professional, and collegial manner with employees and internal and external stakeholders. The VCFA/CAO will demonstrate a commitment to innovation, technology, utilization of data, and the comprehensive community college mission. Minimum Qualifications 1. Earned master's from a regionally accredited institution 2. Five years of progressive management experience in finance and administration 3. Superior interpersonal skills including tact, patience, and courtesy 4. Demonstrated comfort with change, innovation, and technology 5. Uncompromising integrity 6. Experience in a leadership position at a multi-campus, comprehensive community college is preferred.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities1. Collaborate with the Chancellor and the leadership team members in advancing the mission and priorities of the College.2. Serves as a chief advisor to the Chancellor, and in his/her absence, the VCFA/CFO speaks for the College on strategic matters related to the business and financial operations of the institution. In consultation with the Chancellor, holds the authority to speak and act for ASU-Beebe and make operational decisions regarding fiscal, auxiliary, and facility services.3. Advises the Chancellor, Chancellor's Executive Council, Shared Governance Council, and the campus community on the financial processes and outcomes and the short and long-term impacts on college operations.4. Collaborates with College and ASU System leaders and teams on critical and/or complex business problems with the goal of developing effective solutions in part through leveraging the College's fiscal resources.5. Supervises and conducts performance management of the Directors of Finance, Procurement, Campus Security, Physical Plant, Human Resources, as well as the Controller and Managers of Campus Operations for Searcy and Heber Springs campuses. Delegates accordingly to ensure the College's accounting, investments, insurance, budget reporting, AR/AP, and other financial service elements are compliant, accurate, and of the highest standards.6. Establishes the objectives, scope of service, structure, staffing, work methods, and performance standards for organizational units under the leadership of the Finance and Administration division.7. Works closely with the Director of Human Resources to oversee the human resource function and ensure that all state, federal, and ASU System rules, regulations and polices are followed effectively on all campuses.8. Works closely with the Chief of Campus Police and delegates accordingly to ensure the campus community is safe through the implementation of a model of public safety that incorporates security, communication, partnership with local law enforcement, and preparedness.9. Leads the processes for development, execution, and monitoring of institutional budgets consistent with institutional mission and strategic priorities, ASU System policy and procedures, and applicable state and federal laws.10. Develops, recommends, and implements institutional practices and procedures relevant to administrative and financial management and operations.11. Interacts with faculty, staff, students, and the general public on a daily basis and actively communicates and educates the campus community on budget and financial processes and parameters to ensure transparency and efficacy in the fiscal operations of the College.12. Develops and maintains the College's risk management program, including the oversight of institutional insurance coverage and claims, risk management analyses, and planning.13. Oversees the management and coordination of all fiscal reporting activities, including information for the Board of Visitors, ASU System, Board of Trustees, Arkansas legislature, state and federal agencies, and other external entities.14. Oversees the operation of auxiliary services and manages all contractual relationships.15. Represents the College in a variety of public settings and serves as a liaison between the institution and other Arkansas community colleges, ASU System, state government, and other external constituencies regarding the financial and administrative services and operations of the College. In addition, may have frequent interaction with legislators and other elected officials, especially during legislative sessions.16. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree required. Five years of professional experience with progressively increasing responsibilities in finance, organizational management, and educational administration. Experience at a multi-campus comprehensive community college preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum Salary or Salary RangeCommensurate with education and experience
Physical Activities
Standfrequently
Walkfrequently
Sitfrequently
Use hand to finger, handle, or feelfrequently
Reach with hands and armsfrequently
Climb or balanceoccasionally
Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawloccasionally
Talk or Hearregularly
Taste or smell
Physical Exertion
Up to 10 poundsfrequently
Up to 25 poundsoccasionally
Up to 50 pounds
Up to 100 pounds
More than 100 pounds
Vision Requirements
Does this position have any special vision requirements? Check all that apply.Close vision, Distance vision, Color vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception, Ability to adjust focus
Posting Detail Information
Background Check Statement
This position will be subject to a pre-employment criminal, sex-offender registry background check. In cases where pre-determined, an additional financial/credit history/ background check may be required as well. Convictions that have been sealed or legally eradicated and misdemeanor convictions for which probation was completed and the case was dismissed, will be excluded. Disclosure does not constitute an automatic bar to employment. Factors such as dates of the offense, seriousness and nature of the violation, rehabilitation and position applied for will be taken into account.
Background Check RequirementsBoth
ASU Beebe EEO Statement
Arkansas State University-Beebe shall provide equal opportunity for employment to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, and shall strive to achieve full and equal employment opportunity throughout our campuses for faculty and staff. Our goal is to foster a workplace community where individuals are valued for their diverse backgrounds and differences.
Posting NumberNC2662014
Open Date11/14/2024
Close Date
Open Until FilledYes
Special Instructions to Applicants
NOTE: If you are a veteran, disabled veteran, or spouse of a deceased veteran and would like Veteran's Preference, we will need to see proof of status in order to grant that. Please see Veteran's Preference section of the application for specific proof.
Applicants for this position with ASU-Beebe must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with ASU-Beebe such as H1-B, F-1 (CPT/OPT), TN or any other status.
U.S. Department of LaborKnow Your Rights
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights-ScreenRdr.pdfFamily and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf (English)
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlasp.pdf
(Spanish)Employee Polygraph Protection Act
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf
Position Information
Position TypeNon Classified
Job TitleVice Chancellor for Finance and Administration
Classification TitleVCFA
Campus LocationASU Beebe
Job Description
General DescriptionArkansas State University-Beebe (ASUB), a comprehensive, multi-campus two-year community college within the Arkansas State University System, is seeking a Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration (VCFA). Reporting to the Chancellor, the VCFA is the College's Chief Financial Officer (CFO), a member of the Chancellor's Executive Council, and is ultimately responsible for leading the College in leveraging its resources in a strategic and fiscally responsible manner in support of the mission and strategic priorities of the College.
The VCFA/CFO is responsible for efficiently and effectively organizing, developing, and administering the comprehensive fiscal and administrative services of the institution. The departments supervised by this position include Business Operations, Student Accounts, Controller, Physical Plant, Procurement, Human Resources, Campus Operations, and University Police. A successful candidate will demonstrate proven experience in and commitment to team-oriented, transparent leadership; sounds judgment; fiscal responsibility; shared governance; employee support, development, and engagement; and continuous improvement.
The VCFA/CFO must have the ability to work in a collaborative, professional, and collegial manner with employees and internal and external stakeholders. The VCFA/CAO will demonstrate a commitment to innovation, technology, utilization of data, and the comprehensive community college mission. Minimum Qualifications 1. Earned master's from a regionally accredited institution 2. Five years of progressive management experience in finance and administration 3. Superior interpersonal skills including tact, patience, and courtesy 4. Demonstrated comfort with change, innovation, and technology 5. Uncompromising integrity 6. Experience in a leadership position at a multi-campus, comprehensive community college is preferred.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities1. Collaborate with the Chancellor and the leadership team members in advancing the mission and priorities of the College.2. Serves as a chief advisor to the Chancellor, and in his/her absence, the VCFA/CFO speaks for the College on strategic matters related to the business and financial operations of the institution. In consultation with the Chancellor, holds the authority to speak and act for ASU-Beebe and make operational decisions regarding fiscal, auxiliary, and facility services.3. Advises the Chancellor, Chancellor's Executive Council, Shared Governance Council, and the campus community on the financial processes and outcomes and the short and long-term impacts on college operations.4. Collaborates with College and ASU System leaders and teams on critical and/or complex business problems with the goal of developing effective solutions in part through leveraging the College's fiscal resources.5. Supervises and conducts performance management of the Directors of Finance, Procurement, Campus Security, Physical Plant, Human Resources, as well as the Controller and Managers of Campus Operations for Searcy and Heber Springs campuses. Delegates accordingly to ensure the College's accounting, investments, insurance, budget reporting, AR/AP, and other financial service elements are compliant, accurate, and of the highest standards.6. Establishes the objectives, scope of service, structure, staffing, work methods, and performance standards for organizational units under the leadership of the Finance and Administration division.7. Works closely with the Director of Human Resources to oversee the human resource function and ensure that all state, federal, and ASU System rules, regulations and polices are followed effectively on all campuses.8. Works closely with the Chief of Campus Police and delegates accordingly to ensure the campus community is safe through the implementation of a model of public safety that incorporates security, communication, partnership with local law enforcement, and preparedness.9. Leads the processes for development, execution, and monitoring of institutional budgets consistent with institutional mission and strategic priorities, ASU System policy and procedures, and applicable state and federal laws.10. Develops, recommends, and implements institutional practices and procedures relevant to administrative and financial management and operations.11. Interacts with faculty, staff, students, and the general public on a daily basis and actively communicates and educates the campus community on budget and financial processes and parameters to ensure transparency and efficacy in the fiscal operations of the College.12. Develops and maintains the College's risk management program, including the oversight of institutional insurance coverage and claims, risk management analyses, and planning.13. Oversees the management and coordination of all fiscal reporting activities, including information for the Board of Visitors, ASU System, Board of Trustees, Arkansas legislature, state and federal agencies, and other external entities.14. Oversees the operation of auxiliary services and manages all contractual relationships.15. Represents the College in a variety of public settings and serves as a liaison between the institution and other Arkansas community colleges, ASU System, state government, and other external constituencies regarding the financial and administrative services and operations of the College. In addition, may have frequent interaction with legislators and other elected officials, especially during legislative sessions.16. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree required. Five years of professional experience with progressively increasing responsibilities in finance, organizational management, and educational administration. Experience at a multi-campus comprehensive community college preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum Salary or Salary RangeCommensurate with education and experience
Physical Activities
Standfrequently
Walkfrequently
Sitfrequently
Use hand to finger, handle, or feelfrequently
Reach with hands and armsfrequently
Climb or balanceoccasionally
Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawloccasionally
Talk or Hearregularly
Taste or smell
Physical Exertion
Up to 10 poundsfrequently
Up to 25 poundsoccasionally
Up to 50 pounds
Up to 100 pounds
More than 100 pounds
Vision Requirements
Does this position have any special vision requirements? Check all that apply.Close vision, Distance vision, Color vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception, Ability to adjust focus
Posting Detail Information
Background Check Statement
This position will be subject to a pre-employment criminal, sex-offender registry background check. In cases where pre-determined, an additional financial/credit history/ background check may be required as well. Convictions that have been sealed or legally eradicated and misdemeanor convictions for which probation was completed and the case was dismissed, will be excluded. Disclosure does not constitute an automatic bar to employment. Factors such as dates of the offense, seriousness and nature of the violation, rehabilitation and position applied for will be taken into account.
Background Check RequirementsBoth
ASU Beebe EEO Statement
Arkansas State University-Beebe shall provide equal opportunity for employment to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, and shall strive to achieve full and equal employment opportunity throughout our campuses for faculty and staff. Our goal is to foster a workplace community where individuals are valued for their diverse backgrounds and differences.
Posting NumberNC2662014
Open Date11/14/2024
Close Date
Open Until FilledYes
Special Instructions to Applicants
NOTE: If you are a veteran, disabled veteran, or spouse of a deceased veteran and would like Veteran's Preference, we will need to see proof of status in order to grant that. Please see Veteran's Preference section of the application for specific proof.
Applicants for this position with ASU-Beebe must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with ASU-Beebe such as H1-B, F-1 (CPT/OPT), TN or any other status.
U.S. Department of LaborKnow Your Rights
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights-ScreenRdr.pdfFamily and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf (English)
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlasp.pdf
(Spanish)Employee Polygraph Protection Act
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf