Vice President for Administration

Vice President for Administration

The Vice President for Administration (VPA) serves as the College's Chief Financial Officer, Technology Officer, Human Resources Officer and Facilities Officer and provides vision and leadership for all departments within the unit. The VPA is a member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), working closely with the President, Vice President for Instruction, and the Vice President for Development to provide strategic and operational leadership of the College.

Provides innovative leadership, vision and supervision for financial services, human resources, facilities, technology services, security, safety, and Public Radio East (PRE)

Oversees auxiliary operations including the College Bookstore, food service operations, and other support services; ensures these functions provide high-quality service, support the student experience, operate efficiently, and contribute to the overall financial health of the College

Coordinates, develops and oversees the College's annual operating budget including grants

Prepares fiscal, facility, safety, personnel, and security reports for presentation to the College's Board of Trustees

Serves as Treasurer of the Craven Community College Foundation Board and the Public Radio East Foundation Board

Spearheads the budget development process in collaboration with the Executive Leadership Team

Prepares and presents State and County budget proposals to appropriate agencies/entities

Monitors the investments of the College, the College Foundation and the Public Radio East Foundation

Coordinates and reviews annual audits with various agencies and independent CPA groups as required and implements suggestions and/or recommendations for procedural improvement

Oversees the authentication of College contracts, licenses and permits

Provides cost-effective administrative support services responsive to the needs of students, staff and the community

Oversees the creation and implementation of the technology planning process for campus wide technology needs, including the bidding process used for purchase of capital level purchasing

Oversees the management of physical plant operations including maintenance, grounds, housekeeping, renovations, vehicle operations, and manages insurance/liability coverage needs

Oversees the Master Facilities Plan and new and existing construction projects from concept to turn-key acceptance of projects

Assists in the development of College-wide emergency plans, annual plan updates, and oversees a campus-wide emergency preparedness committee to conduct annual table-top exercises, assess quality of response and initiate protocol changes

Oversees all aspects of the human resources function within the College including managing talent acquisition, employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, and HR strategy

Creates and implements people and culture strategies that support the College's mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities

Establishes and implements short- and long-term departmental goals, objectives and operating procedures aligned with the College's mission, goals and objectives

Develops, reviews, and maintains policies and procedures to ensure operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and alignment with College goals

Participates in appropriate committees and task forces as assigned

Performs other job-related duties and projects as assigned in support of the College's mission, core values and goals

Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning. Preference will be given for a master's degree in one of the following disciplines: accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, computer/information technology, or human resources Ten (10) years' supervisory experience in at least one of the departments within the administrative services division. Valid driver's license. Strong preference will be given to candidates having at least five (5) years' supervisory employment within the North Carolina Community College System in at least one of the departments within the administrative services division.

Knowledge and understanding of community college operations

Knowledge of business management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques and coordination of people and resources

Generally accepted accounting principles and procedures

Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration

Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations

Modern methods of facilities management and utilization

Excellent planning, organization, communication, presentation, negotiation, training, supervisory and interpersonal skills

Computer literate with the ability to operate in a fully automated office environment with a high degree of accuracy and detail

Efficient and effective management of personnel resources; motivating, developing and directing people as they work; identifying the best people for the task, project or job

Recognize College-wide priorities and work cooperatively to support their accomplishment

Instill and sustain an employee and student culture that aligns with the College's Core Values through leadership and example

Read, interpret, explain and apply pertinent laws, codes, rules, regulations, and policies

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Organize, set priorities and exercise expert, independent judgment within areas of responsibility

Analyze problems; identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals

Prepare and analyze administrative and statistical reports, statements and correspondence

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Handle confidential information with absolute discretion

Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; demonstrated ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse workforce, including those with different levels of academic preparation and varying physical and learning abilities, and socioeconomic levels

Craven Community College offers a comprehensive benefit package to full-time employees including medical insurance, participation in the North Carolina State Retirement System, leave, paid holidays, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account and various other benefits.