Job description

Goldey‑Beacom College invites applications for the position of Vice President for Operations and Planning, a senior leadership role central to advancing the College’s mission, strengthening operational excellence, and supporting a culture of integrity, accountability, and student success.

As a member of the Executive Leadership Team and reporting directly to the President, the Vice President for Operations and Planning (VPOP) serves as the College’s chief planning officer and provides strategic oversight for a broad range of administrative and operational functions. The successful candidate will demonstrate a deep commitment to the College’s values, a strong work ethic, and the ability to lead with clarity, purpose, and collaboration.

Primary Responsibilities

The Vice President for Operations and Planning will:

• Provide strategic leadership for institutional planning, ensuring alignment with the College’s mission, goals, and annual priorities.
• Oversee daily operations that support revenue generation, business objectives, and organizational effectiveness.
• Supervise the Human Resources function, including talent management, recruitment and retention, employee benefits, personnel policies, internal communication, and initiatives that celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Oversee the College’s Information Technology, Facilities, Campus Security, Dining Services, Campus Store, and Communication Center operations.
• Serve as the primary liaison for key contract and auxiliary service partners.
• Manage property leases and rentals and coordinate legal needs with outsourced counsel.
• Collaborate closely with the Vice President for Finance and Controller to ensure operational efficiency within budgetary parameters.
• Lead emergency management planning and serve as the College’s liaison with local, state, and national agencies.
• Ensure institutional compliance and fulfill federally mandated responsibilities as a Campus Security Authority and Responsible Employee.
• Participate fully in major College events and represent as appropriate on committees and task forces.
• Foster a campus environment where differences are embraced and where students, faculty, and staff feel respected, supported, and valued.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a field related to the position.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in higher education administration, preferably within small, private institutions, with a broad understanding of the operations of a small college.
• Supervisory experience overseeing multiple staff and departments.
• Demonstrated success in strategic planning, operations management, and cross‑functional leadership.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to the College’s philosophy of customer service, continuous improvement, and community engagement.

Reports To: The President

Months per Year: 12 months

FLSA: Exempt

Position Category: E9

Salary Range: $190,000 – $210,000

Benefits: Goldey-Beacom College offers an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• Retirement Plan (403b) in which College contributes 7.5% for this position level
• Life & Disability Insurances
• Education benefits for employees, spouses and dependents
• Generous PTO (27 days for this position level. Prorated for the first year)
• Paid Holidays, Paid two-week winter break and ½ day Fridays during the summer
• Free weekly meals in dining hall.

About Goldey‑Beacom College

Goldey‑Beacom College, located in Wilmington, Delaware, is a private institution with a proud history of academic excellence, personal attention, and student‑centered service. The College is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to achieve their highest potential and where employees are expected to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and respect.

How to apply

Click here to apply! Interested applicants must fully complete and sign the employment application. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume/CV and contact information for three professional references.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Goldey-Beacom College recognizes the importance of being an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable and respectful campus climate.  We are constantly working to create a College that celebrates individuality and strives to provide a non-discriminatory, fair and equitable learning and working environment for the GBC family.  While we celebrate diversity in all forms, our hiring, compensation, training, and employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and performance.  We are governed by transparency and accountability in our human resource policies and procedures, recruitment and selection, hiring, training and development, employee relations, promotion, compensation and total rewards, and termination.

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