Business Manager

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title Business Manager Role Title General Administrative Manager I Role Code 19223-SW FLSA Exempt Pay Band 5 Position Number 27800008 Agency Rappahannock Community College Division Rappahannock Community College (Div) Work Location Gloucester

• 073 Hiring Range The anticipated hiring range is $75,000-$85,000, commensurate with experience. Emergency/Essential Personnel Yes EEO Category B-Professional Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule

TBD.

Sensitive Position No Job Description

Rappahannock Community College (RCC), founded in 1970, provides high-quality educational and training opportunities throughout a 12-county service region an hour east of Richmond on the beautiful western shore of the Chesapeake Bay with access to fresh local seafood and water activities. RCC delivers accessible and affordable educational opportunities, including for-credit transfer and career technical programs, robust distance education coursework, quality dual enrollment courses, and award-winning workforce training and credentialing programs. RCC's annualized enrollment of 3,259 credit students and over 1,000 workforce and community development students are supported by over 120 full-time employees and 200 part-time/adjunct employees across two main campuses and four satellite sites.

RCC is a two-campus institution serving a rural and diverse 12-county area in the Chesapeake Bay region of Virginia, whose mission is to provide inclusive access to exceptional training and educational opportunities meeting the community's needs and preparing individuals for success as learners, employees, and citizens.

RCC seeks applicants for the Business Manager position who share RCC's values of integrity, diversity, equity, and inclusion, excellence, access, and learning for life. This is a full-time 12-month classified staff position. RCC has an excellent benefits package, and the salary range will be $75,000 - $85,000, commensurate with experience. This position supervises staff and will be located on the Glenns campus.

The College desires candidates with a commitment to the community college mission. The successful candidate will be committed to academic excellence, continuous improvement through professional development, and creating a collegial environment of civility, collaboration and open communication. The College strives for staff with expertise in best practices and innovative strategies that support teaching and learning and who are well connected to the communities we serve.

Reporting to the Vice President of Finance and Administrative Services, the Business Manager will provide overall management of the accounting, budgeting and purchasing functions of the college business office. The college Business Manager plays a key role in overseeing the financial, operational and administrative aspects of the college, ensuring efficient and effective business management. This position will prepare financial reports and associated budget analyses, and cost projects. The incumbent will review and implement internal policies and procedures, assure that all revenue is properly managed, review and approve expenditures, monitor cash and allotment allocations, state appropriations, and post grant management controls. The Business Manager will also serve as a liaison to auditors, lead in the annual ARMICS preparation and provide information and data to various state agencies.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in financial accounting, administrative and business processes

• Extensive experience in financial reporting, budget development and projections

• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data

• Advanced level computer skills and knowledge of software applications, such as Microsoft Excel

• Experience in supervising employees

• Knowledge of grant administration

• Experience with year-end closing and audit preparation

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to develop, interpret and apply policies and procedures

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently

• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize work

Additional Considerations

• Experience in higher education

• Fund Accounting experience

• PeopleSoft experience (AIS and SIS)

• Experience working with a shared service center

Operation of a State Vehicle Yes Supervises Employees Yes Required Travel

Occasional travel may be required between campuses and throughout the service region.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number CLS_2965P Recruitment Type General Public

• G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 04/16/2024 Job Close Date 05/01/2024 Open Until Filled Agency Website www.rappahannock.edu Contact Name Email jobs@rappahannock.edu Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants

A FULLY completed VCCS ATS online employment application, cover letter and resume describing qualifications are required. Applications will only be accepted online through the VCCS application system and must be received on or before May 1, 2024. Resumes will not substitute for a completed state application.

Rappahannock Community College is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and education opportunity. No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law. Lack of English skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation. For more information about the employment application process, contact Bridgit King at 804-758-6723.

Rappahannock Community College is an open-entry institution offering career and technical education (CTE) programs in the following areas of study (list general CTE categories, such as health sciences; construction; engineering; law enforcement, culinary arts, etc.) Due to high demand, some CTE programs offer admission based on selective criteria through a separate application process that is non‐discriminatory. These programs are: (Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic I & II, Practical Nursing, Nurse Aide, Nursing, and Pre-Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Echocardiography Career Studies Certificate, and Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Echocardiography Specialization, AAS). For more information about the application process, please contact the admissions office at 804-758-6740.

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Additional Information Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/72610

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Please describe your experience as it relates to this position.

(Open Ended Question)

• Describe your experience in budget development and forecasting, financial systems and utilizing accounting systems for tracking, reporting and analyzing budget activity.

(Open Ended Question)

• This position requires demonstrated ability to work under pressure and multi-task; strong customer service skills; as well as effective communication skills with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, and parents. Please describe your experience in these areas.

(Open Ended Question)

• Describe your experience working in a fund accounting environment.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Other Document
• AHP Letter