Job description

Hartsville, SC

Position Title:

Vice President for Administration and Finance

Position Reports To:

President

Position Summary:

The Vice President for Administration, Human Resources and Finance is a member of the President’s executive leadership team with responsibilities for budgetary and financial accountability as well as the Human Resources function. This entails all components for the “people game” including hiring, performance management, compensation, engagement, succession planning and retention. Creating financial and administrative strategies to support and enhance institutional and strategic priorities is critical. Personal attributes should include strategic vision, excellent leadership skills, a strong work ethic, high energy, outstanding written and oral communication skills, tact and confidentiality, a sense of humor, and unquestionable integrity.

Principal Duties:

• Strategically vision and execute robust financial oversight of the University’s financial and administrative operations including fiscal planning, budget development and control, accounting, purchasing, inventory, information technology, human resources, facilities management, environmental safety, auxiliary services, contract administration, and risk management;
• Provide oversight for all human capital functions and activities. Attracting and Retaining talent is of the utmost importance.
• Provide campus leadership for facilities planning and construction, capital budget planning and analysis, and appropriate internal control for fiscal and legal compliance;
• Represent the University on budgetary and administrative matters with state governments, the federal government, Board of Trustees, private sector, and the general public;
• Cultivate a consultative working relationship with appropriate faculty, staff and student governance groups and committees in program and policy development;

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in business, finance, economics or an advanced degree in fields related to the vice president’s responsibilities.
• Minimum of ten years of progressively responsible administrative experience; evidence of vision, collaboration, as well as a service and entrepreneurial orientation in developing progressive financial and business policies and practices;
• Commitment to being a collaborative and supportive colleague in an integrated executive leadership team;
• Experience and expertise in strategic, comprehensive, multi-year budget development and implementation, in-depth knowledge of a wide variety of financing techniques, financial and ratio analysis, familiarity with business and finance operations;
• Ability to crystallize complex financial information into lay terms and to effectively articulate the University’s financial vision, strengths, goals, and requirements to a wide range of audiences, both internal and external;
• Experience with strategic planning, campus master planning, and the ability to apply critical, conceptual and strategic thinking to important financial, academic and administrative issues across the University;
• Executing a collaborative role that an accounting office can play in helping budget managers make wise strategic and tactical decisions with resources;
• Executive-level problem-solving and organizational skills and the ability to function in a complex, high demand environment, managing multiple priorities simultaneously;
• Ability to lead effectively within and across units, using collaboration, strong listening skills, and persuasion to guide decision-making and influence critical operations; a proven team player, with the ability both to advocate and to partner with others; as well as skill as a negotiator and experience reviewing and realigning systems, policies and personnel;
• Commitment to embracing and enhancing a community of belonging within the division of Administration and Finance and the campus as a whole.
• Understanding of and commitment to the mission and goals of a student centered university and a willingness to play an active role in the life of the university.
• Ability to travel and work evening and weekend hours as necessary.

University Standard Service and Excellence Expectations

Coker’s standards of service and excellence to the campus and community is an institutional priority for the university. We pride ourselves in our customer service, communication, and availability to our stakeholders and employees through efficient response times, detailed information, and professionalism.

Being part of Coker University means committing to our Culture of COBRAS. We believe in showing up for students and colleagues with care, openness, bold ideas, and a drive to be remarkable and adaptable-always striking at the opportunity to be better.

Coker University readies undergraduates for personal and professional success through a distinctive four-year program that emphasizes a practical application of the liberal arts as well as hands-on and discussion-based learning within and beyond the classroom. Located in Hartsville, SC, Coker is within two hours of the cultural, financial and recreational resources of Charlotte, Columbia, Charleston and Myrtle Beach.

Coker University, in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, marital status, veterans or military status, or against individuals with disabilities, medical condition, or other legally protected classifications in the areas of employment, admission, financial aid or access to educational or extracurricular programs, activities or facilities.

How to apply

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