Senior Vice Chancellor For Finance And Operations

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title Senior Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Role Title 12 month

• Admin

• Asst Prof Role Code 01124-SW FLSA Exempt Pay Band 00 Position Number 261FA001 Agency VCCS-System Office Agency/Division System Office (Div) Work Location Richmond (City) - 760 Hiring Range $225,000 - $275,000 Emergency/Essential Personnel Yes EEO Category A-Official or Administrator Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Yes Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No Work Schedule

Monday

• Friday, 8am to 5pm

Sensitive Position Yes Job Description

Virginia's community colleges have a 50-year track record of educational excellence and innovation to serve the needs of our citizens and strengthen the Commonwealth's economy. When Virginia's General Assembly established the Virginia Community College System in 1966, the need for a comprehensive system was well known.

Over the two decades after the end of World War II, leaders in government, business, professional sectors, and academia had called for a new approach to providing educational opportunity. A key concern was Virginia's ability to develop a skilled and knowledgeable workforce to expand the state's economy. Today our community colleges give every Virginian the opportunity to gain a quality education. With 23 colleges on 40 campuses located throughout the state, Virginia's Community Colleges are committed to serving Virginia families, helping them acquire the knowledge and skills to seize the opportunities of today and tomorrow.

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) invites nominations and applications for the position of Senior Vice Chancellor (SVC) for Finance and Operations. The VCCS has retained the services of Storbeck Search, a premier national executive search firm focusing on the education sector, to assist with leading this search. Candidate review will begin immediately.

To apply for this role please submit a letter of interest and resume through the Storbeck Search Talent Profile. Nominations and inquires can be directed to Dr.

Christopher D. Lee, Managing Director of Storbeck Search at SVCFinanceOperations@storbecksearch.com.

Reporting to the Chancellor, and a key member of the Chancellor's Cabinet, the Senior Vice Chancellor will lead operational and support service functions that provide administrative leadership, operational services, and support to the twenty-three colleges, System Office, and Shared Services Center in alignment with the mission and strategic objectives of the VCCS. The Division is comprised of finance, human resources, information technology, facilities management, procurement, and shared services.

The VCCS is comprised of 23 colleges with 40 locations, serving more than 230,000 students throughout the state. Headquartered in the state capital of Richmond metropolitan area, the system office employs more than 200 team members. Each of the 23 colleges is led by a President who reports to the VCCS Chancellor.

The Senior Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations is the chief administrative officer for the VCCS and works closely with other members of the Chancellor's Cabinet and the System's 23 presidents. Major roles for this function include resource allocation, fiscal strategy, and operational excellence in support of our mission, our learners, and our colleges as well as bringing to life the State Board's vision for one system.

The portfolio of administrative functions is large, complex, and far-reaching. The division is a leading element for an enterprise effort that coordinates or provides support to over 15,500 full-time and part-time faculty and staff, and a $1 billion operating budget. The SVC's direct reports include the chief finance officer, the chief human resources officer, the chief information technology officer, the chief facilities officer, the chief procurement officer, as well as the director of the system's Shared Services Center.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The salary range for this role is approximately $225,000 - $275,000 with a generous benefits package.

The full position profile is available here.

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

The Senior Vice Chancellor must be a strategic thinker as well as a high-energy individual with a demonstrated capacity to lead a large and varied portfolio. Key qualifications include at least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in a related field and upper or executive level experience in a complex organization.

Experience in higher education and understanding of system operations is highly desirable. A master's degree is required; and a doctorate is preferred-ideally, in business, finance, operations, economics or other fields related to the position's responsibilities.

Additional Considerations

In addition, candidates should bring the following complementary abilities and experiences to the work of the VCCS:

• A commitment to community college education;

• An understanding of higher education governance and the demonstrated ability to understand the systems' internal processes for decision-making and to articulate and manage system office actions in concert with these protocols;

• Executive level problem solving and organizational skills and ability to function in a complex, high demand environment, managing multiple priorities simultaneously;

• Strong managerial skills and experience working across many areas, such as budget and finance, human resources, risk management, information technology, compliance, and legal affairs, and shared services;

• 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 system;

• The ability to present complex financial information in lay terms and to effectively articulate the financial vision, strengths, goals, and requirements to a wide range of audiences, both internal and external;

• Outstanding diplomatic, negotiation, and communication skills, and the ability to represent the VCCS on complex and nuanced topics accurately at the highest levels of business, industry, government, and similar contexts.

• The 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, skilled negotiator and experience in reviewing and realigning systems, policies and human capital;

• The ability and desire to innovate and apply creative problem-solving to the complex challenges facing Virginia and higher education;

• A commitment to diversity and inclusion, and an understanding of the fundamental need for multiple perspectives and backgrounds;

• The ability to plan and act strategically while maintaining transparency and building consensus;

• The ability to inspire trust and build relationships;

• Project development expertise to lead (or assist staff in leading) new initiatives on a grand scale, setting a standard of collaborative needs assessment, creating benchmarks for evaluation, setting, and maintaining project timelines and budgets, and evaluating project success;

• The ability to identify administrative cost savings and operational efficiencies and communicate effectively, clearly, and diplomatically to a wide range of interest groups; and

• Excellent writing and communication skills.

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees Yes Required Travel

Travel as required.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number FAC_1351P Recruitment Type General Public

• G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 06/18/2024 Job Close Date 08/19/2024 Open Until Filled No Agency Website https://www.vccs.edu/ Contact Name Dr.
  
  Christopher Lee, Storbeck Search Managing Director Email SVCFinanceOperations@storbecksearch.com Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact SVCFinanceOperations@storbecksearch.com.

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

ABOUT THE VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM

Governor Mills Godwin created the VCCS in 1966, financed by the state's first ever sales tax. Two colleges opened, initially serving 7,500 students.

Today, the VCCS is comprised of 23 colleges with 40 locations, serving more than 230,000 students throughout the state. Headquartered in the state capital of Richmond metropolitan area, the system office employs more than 200 team members. The System is comprised of 23 community colleges, each led by a President who reports to the Chancellor.

MISSION and STRATEGIC PLAN

Guided by the mission to give everyone the opportunity to learn and develop the right skills so lives and communities are strengthened the Chancellor and the gubernatorially appointed State Board for Community Colleges launched a strategic plan in 2024 to award 300,000 cumulative meaningful credentials by 2030 by achieving equity in access, learning outcomes, and success for students from every race, ethnicity, gender, and socioeconomic group.

LEADERSHIP

Dr.

David Doré became the tenth chancellor to lead the Virginia Community College System in April 2023.

As chancellor of Virginia's Community College System, Dr.

David Doré provides leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for the System. Like so many community college students, Dr.

Doré is a first-generation college student. His decades-long career has been guided by a fundamental belief that every learner can be successful. His commitment to serving diverse and underrepresented populations to foster inclusive learning communities, supporting open access, student success, and economic mobility is both palpable and unwavering.

A self-described student advocate, Dr.

Doré is laser-focused on recruiting the "New Majority of learners"-those twenty-five and older who face limited job prospects because they lack post-high school credentials. Before taking the reins at the Virginia Community College System, Dr.

Doré served as President of Campuses and Executive Vice Chancellor at Pima Community College. There, he led the College's five campuses and workforce development initiatives. Dr.

Doré has also served in higher education leadership positions in Tempe, Arizona and San Francisco, California.

Doré earned his Doctor of Education degree at Pepperdine University; master's degrees at Georgetown University, Boston College, and Santa Clara University; an advanced degree in Philosophy from Gonzaga University; and his bachelor's degree from Gannon University. Named a Presidential Fellow of the Aspen Institute's College Excellence Program in 2017, Dr.

Doré is active in community leadership and is a staunch proponent of community college education at the state and national levels.

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/74467

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

• AHP Letter