Vice President for Administrative Services
$115,000–$130,000 year
On-site · Highland, Kansas, United States
Job Summary
Executive leadership role overseeing finance, operations, IT, athletics, risk, and compliance at Highland Community College. Develops and implements innovative financial and operational strategies to promote long-term sustainability, institutional effectiveness, and continuous improvement. Provides oversight of finance, campus operations, auxiliary services, purchasing, contracts, risk management, and other administrative functions while ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and college policies. Serves as a strategic advisor to the President and Board of Trustees, collaborating with faculty, staff, students, and community partners to support the college’s strategic plan and mission. Skills include budget development, financial planning, strategic resource management, facilities planning, risk management, governance, and cross-functional leadership in a higher education setting.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in business administration, finance, accounting, public administration, higher education administration, management, or a closely related field
- Five (5) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in finance, operations, business administration, facilities management, higher education administration, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience in budget development, financial management, strategic planning, and organizational leadership
- Experience supervising professional and support staff and leading cross-functional teams
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including governing boards, employees, students, community members, and external partners
- Experience developing and implementing policies, procedures, and operational improvements
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations, compliance requirements, and business practices related to higher education or public-sector operations
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree in business administration (MBA), accounting, finance, public administration, higher education administration, or a related field
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or other relevant professional credentials
- Experience in a community college or higher education environment
- Experience overseeing multiple operational areas such as finance, facilities, information technology, auxiliary services, risk management, athletics operations, or business services
- Demonstrated success leading organizational change, capital projects, technology initiatives, or strategic planning efforts
- Experience working with governing boards, auditors, accreditation processes, and external regulatory agencies
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