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Position Information
Working Title
Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance
Position Number
Appointment Type
Permanent – Full Time
Tenure Track
hours / week, months
If time limited, duration date
Position Overview
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The Vice Chancellor of Administration and Finance directs and provides financial oversight of the University’s financial and administrative operations
Primary Purpose of Position
As a direct report to the Chancellor and a member of the Chancellor’s Executive Leadership team, the Vice Chancellor of Administration and Finance is responsible to the Chancellor for all long-range financial matters and to establish company-wide financial and administrative objectives, policies, programs, and practices, which ensure the university of a continuously sound financial structure
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- 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 preferably in an academic institution;
- 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;
- Understanding of the 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;
- Knowledge and understanding of a shared governance system;
- Commitment to embracing and enhancing diversity, affirmative action, and equal opportunity;
- Understanding of and commitment to the mission and goals of a liberal arts education 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
Minimum Education / Experience
- Master’s degree in business, finance, economics or an advanced degree in fields related to the vice chancellor’s responsibilities
- Minimum of ten years of progressively responsible administrative experience in an organization of relevant size and complexity;
evidence of vision, collaboration, as well as a service and entrepreneurial orientation in developing progressive financial and business policies and practices
Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation
N / A
Equal Opportunity Employer
North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
Function
Administrative
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function
Direct and provide financial oversight of the University’s financial and administrative operations including fiscal planning, budget development and control, accounting, purchasing, inventory, human resources, payroll, security, environmental safety, bookstore, contract administration, and risk management;
Function
Administrative
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function
Provide campus leadership for 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, North Carolina System Administration, the Board of Regents, private sector and the general public;
Function
Administrative
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function
Maintain consultative working relationship with appropriate faculty, staff and student governance groups and committees in program and policy development;
Serve on the chancellor’s executive leadership team and as the chancellor’s representative on various state governmental boards and authorities
Function
Administrative
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function
The Vice Chancellor Administration and Finance has direct supervision of Associate Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance / Budget Director, Comptroller, Director of Business and Auxiliary Services & Director of Procurement Services
Posting Detail Information
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EPAP
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Date desired for closing or initial review
Close Date
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Open Until Filled
Date Position Available
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