Job Description

 

Job Summary

The Dean functions as the College's Chief Financial Officer, develops and administers the College budget, develops and evaluates financial policies and operating procedures, produces and verifies all financial reports (internal and external), provides visionary and strategic institutional leadership, and provides administrative oversight/project management of facilities, capital projects, and grounds. This position is not tenure eligible.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

DUTIES:  
Leadership/Administrative

• Provide executive oversight and innovative leadership of all financial and administrative service areas including ongoing development, maintenance, and revision as needed to ensure proper safeguards are in place and all applicable requirements are consistently met. 
• Ensure work quality and quantity expectations are defined and met; strive for best practices and innovations.
• Oversee development and implementation of strategic planning and assessment of operational performance, including benchmarking against peer and industry standards to ensure continuous improvement in all service areas.  
• Assist in the development and implementation of action plans to secure federal, state, and local funding.
• Ensure that all departments/service areas offer excellent customer service to students, employees, and other stakeholders. 
• Ensure appropriate and timely evaluation of financial and administrative services personnel.
• Recommend personnel changes related to promoting, hiring, terminating, and professional development of personnel in the Financial and Administrative Services area.
• Build trusting relationships by acting with integrity, courtesy, and confidentiality, even in stressful, contentious situations.
• Accountable for ensuring SACSCOC compliance and specialty accreditation compliance of all programs/services in departments/offices in assigned area of responsibility. 
• Responsible for the interpretation and implementation of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees policies, College policies, and federal and state regulations.
• Active engagement in College and community activities as a leader of the College.

 
Finance/Business

• Serve as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines and ACCS Fiscal Procedures.
• Direct and coordinate all financial functions to include budget preparation, financial reporting, general accounting, audits, purchasing, and inventory control. 
• Supervise the preparation and award of all competitive bids and public works consolidation in compliance with State bid law.
• Establish and maintain an appropriate system of internal accounting and administrative controls in all business functions.
• Responsible for the management and accountability of the College’s investments.
• Provide the President with regular analysis of cash flow as well as forecasting.

 
Additional Responsibilities

• Manage auxiliary services to include operations and management of campus bookstores, food services, and vending to ensure maximum function and efficiency.
• Manage business services including insurance, facility inventory, equipment inventory, master plan, and utilities.
• Process employee accident claims per the guidelines of the State Board of Adjustment.
• Maintain or increase competency by seeking new knowledge, improving skills, and updating professional competencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the President.

 
Note: The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of positions given this title and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments. Specific job-related duties assigned by hiring departments shall be consistent with the representative essential functions listed above and shall not be construed as expanding a particular position’s role, scope, FLSA status, or grade. 

 

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Earned Master’s degree in Business, Accounting, or related field from a regionally accredited institution required.  Earned doctorate from a regionally accredited institution preferred.  
• Certified Public Accountant designation preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of public, private, and/or governmental accounting experience required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience to include evaluation of personnel required.
• Documented administrative competencies in fiscal management, budget development and coordination, financial forecasting, personnel supervision and evaluation, and strategic planning required.
• Documented experience in financial management of capital projects and new construction preferred. 
• Ability to work well with diverse populations.
• Must be dependable and logical in all matters.  
• Highly effective communication, conflict resolution, and problem solving skills.  
• Working knowledge of automated financial systems; experience with Ellucian/Banner software system preferred.

 

Application Procedures/Additional Information

PROJECTED STARTING DATE:
February 2024
 
SALARY: 
Salary Schedule B – $98,957 - $142,852
 
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
January 3, 2024 – 4:00 P.M.
 
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Only complete application packages will be given consideration for employment.  Complete package consists of (a) Gadsden State Community College application, (b) letter of interest, (c) current resume, and (d) copies of transcripts of postsecondary education.
 
Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications. 
 
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT:  https://www.gadsdenstate.edu/about-us/employment.cms
 
 IF AT ANY POINT YOU HAVE PROBLEMS COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION, CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT GADSDEN STATE (jobs@gadsdenstate.edu).
 
Please Note:
 •   ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE ELECTRONIC- It is recommended that you have digital (such as pdf) copies of your cover letter, resume, employment verification documents (if applicable), ALL required transcripts, and any other document identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the on-line application process. You will be given the opportunity to upload these during the process.
 •    When you finish the steps to apply, you will receive an on-screen notice that you have successfully applied. HOWEVER, this notice does not mean your application materials are complete in accordance with the vacancy announcement.
 
All correspondence with applicants regarding the College's search process will be sent via e-mail. If you need technical assistance, such as resetting your password or browser access issues after reviewing the instructions, please contact:
  
 NEOGOV Customer Service:
 Monday-Friday
 8:00 am - 5:00 pm PST
 (855) 524-5627
 
Applicants must adhere to the College’s prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense.
Application materials are considered privileged and confidential and will be used for employment purposes only.
 
Gadsden State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, including postsecondary institutions under the control of the Board of Trustees, that no person in Alabama shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, sex, religion, creed, national origin, age, or other classification protected by Federal or State law, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity or employment. Gadsden State will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background investigation. This employer participates in E-Verify.

 

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