Position Details
Position Information
Classification Title
MnScu Excluded Administrator 8
Working Title
Vice President of Finance & Facilities
Hire Types
Administrator
Division
Minnesota West Community & Technical College
Department
Administration
Unit
Administration
Location
Any Minnesota West campus: Canby, Granite Falls, Jackson, Pipestone or Worthington, Minnesota
FLSA
Exempt
Full/Part Time
Full Time
FTE
1.0
Employment Condition
Unlimited
Work Shift
Full-time; Monday – Friday
Work Schedule/Hours/Days
Posting Details
Salary Minimum
$98,500
Salary Maximum
$157,000
Salary Type
Annual
Bargaining Unit/Plan
220, Minnesota State Administrators/State Managerial Plan
Job Description
The Vice President of Finance and Facilities serves as the Chief Finance Officer of the college and provides vision, leadership, and strategic direction for college-wide financial planning and fiscal operations, physical plants, auxiliary enterprises, risk management, and oversight of capital construction aligned with the strategic goals of the college. This position serves on the President’s Cabinet and Leadership Team and reports directly to the College President. As a senior leader of the college, this position exercises significant discretion and provides critical input to the president on key college issues and opportunities.
The successful Vice President will be defined by colleagues as a trusted advisor who demonstrates inclusiveness and service to others. The person should have integrity, humility and an inviting demeanor which leverages the deep trusted relationships existing across the college community and exercises the strength of the Vice President’s team. Consistent with the college’s mission, this leader will demonstrate a strong commitment to the value of belonging among students, faculty and staff, as well as sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, gender identity, and sexual orientation of students and the talent serving the college. The successful incumbent will have the ability to anchor all decisions on programs and services around “what’s best for students”. The Vice President works together with colleagues to create a strong sense of fiscal accountability across the college and to create an atmosphere of consultation, trust, and respect in which all can succeed.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Management, Public Administration, related field or related licensing.
- Three or more years of administrative/managerial/financial experience.
- Demonstrated ability to understand financial management and to accurately forecast financial positioning.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex issues in a straightforward manner and work effectively across departments.
- Possess technical knowledge to collect, analyze, and solve complex situations.
- Possess short and long-term operational and strategic planning skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work successfully with persons of diverse backgrounds.
- Demonstrated commitment to inclusiveness, transparency and shared governance in leadership and decision making.
- A proven record of prioritizing and balancing multiple tasks with significant timeline pressures.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree
- Experience in higher education, government entity, financial sector and/or public-sector entities
- Experience working effectively and in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders in planning, budgeting, and implementation of strategic initiatives.
- Experience managing fiscal services, administrative services and a variety of auxiliary services or enterprises.
- Evidence of ingenuity and initiative to provide sound business leadership in support of innovative educational practices.
- Experience with facilities master planning, capital budget requests and building construction activities.
- Successful management of large capital renovation and building projects
- Commitment to the mission, vision and core values of a comprehensive two-year college.
Other Requirements
All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States at the time of employment.
About
Minnesota West Community and Technical College is a student-centered, open-access community and technical college within the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. The college provides transfer, occupational and career programs, workforce training, educational outreach and life-long learning opportunities. The College is committed to accomplishing its mission: Dedicated to serving the varied educational needs of our diverse populations in affordable, accessible and supportive settings.
Minnesota West Community and Technical College is a comprehensive community and technical college with five southwestern Minnesota campuses: Canby, Granite Falls, Jackson, Pipestone, and Worthington and learning centers in Luverne and Marshall Minnesota. Students have the opportunity to earn an Associate Degree, Diploma, or Certificate in more than 60 disciplines.
Benefits Info
GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:
- Public pension plan
- Training and professional development
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays each year
- Paid parental leave
- Low-cost medical and dental coverage
- Prescription drug coverage
- Vision coverage
- Wellness programs and resources
- Employer paid life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Health care spending and savings accounts
- Dependent care spending account
- Tax-deferred compensation
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement for employee and dependents
- Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F074P
Number of Vacancies
1
Re-posting
No
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
07/12/2023
Close Date
08/14/2023
Open Until Filled
No
Accept Applications
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
You must apply online and attach an electronic resume and cover letter to your online application in order to be considered for this position. Paper applications and resumes will not be considered. If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this selection process, please contact the American with Disabilities Act Coordinator at 507-223-1335. For TTY, call Minnesota Relay Services at 7-1-1- or 1-800-627-3529.
Posting Contact
Human Resources / 507-372-3481
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Minnesota West Community & Technical College is an equal opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States.