Vice President Administrative Services
 Maricopa Community College district | |
life insurance, paid time off, sick time, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 403(b)
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 United States, Arizona, Phoenix | |
 Mar 11, 2025 | |
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Vice President Administrative Services Job ID: 321178 Location: South Mountain Comm College Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Salary Range $132,943.00 - $172,825.00/annually, DOE Grade 128 Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; some evenings and weekends may be required Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm Work Calendar 12 Months Maricopa Summary 10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities. The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision- creating excellence in education for a better world. We focus on people-not profits. With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we're changing college. We don't just support our community-we help build it. We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact. We believe our employees are our most valuable asset. Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix. Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year. Campus Statement South Mountain Community College (SMCC) reflects the diversity of the surrounding community, a rich mix of rural, urban, and suburban neighborhoods. Many of our students arrive from Phoenix, Laveen, Tempe, Guadalupe, and the surrounding area to attend classes at the main campus or our offsite facility in Guadalupe; we also offer evening courses in Laveen at Betty Fairfax High School. Of the approximately 5,000 students enrolled at SMCC nearly 70 percent were first-generation college students and 48 percent intended to transfer to a university to further their education. And, with more than 80 percent of these students identifying as a minority, SMCC has been federally designated as a Minority Serving and Hispanic Serving Institution. Our small, personalized classes are offered days, evenings, and online, led by an engaged and accomplished faculty. Career and academic counseling are also available. SMCC is also a Strengths-Based Institution, helping you determine your strengths and then strategize with you to maximize those strengths in your academic and career choices. Benefits Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD:
Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer) Job Summary The Vice President of Administrative Services (VPAS) serves as the leader of the Administrative Services Division for South Mountain Community College (SMCC), as well as the college's Chief Financial Officer. This role reports directly to the College President and serves on the President's Executive Team, providing senior-level leadership and direction to support the college's mission and goals. As a critical member of the Executive Team, the VPAS utilizes a shared governance approach to further the college mission and implement sustainable strategies to move the college forward. As leader of the Administrative Services Division, the VPAS provides significant oversight and general direction for the college's Administrative Services functions, which include Business Services, College Police, Facilities Management, Human Resources, and Information Technology Services. The VPAS also has oversight of Auxiliary Services, which includes partnerships with on-campus vendor partners, such as Follett and Sodexo (Bookstore/Food Services), Pacific Automation (Printshop) and Tree of Life (Daycare/Preschool), as well as management of the business partnerships between the college and on-campus educational partners such as the Arizona Agribusiness and Equine Center (AAEC Early College High School) and Northern Arizona University (NAU). Additionally, the college has a satellite campus in the town of Guadalupe, approximately seven miles east of the main campus. The VPAS also manages the college's business relationship between SMCC and the City of Phoenix in jointly operating the South Mountain Community Library, a co-funded college/public library, which serves students and the surrounding community. With oversight of the College Police, the VPAS will provide leadership for developing and implementing safety, security, and emergency management plans, as well as serving on the Critical Incident Management Team (CIMT). As the Chief Financial Officer, the VPAS functions as a strategic leader for setting both short and long-term finance goals and strategies. The VPAS engages in a wide range of financial area functions, including:
Additional Information In this leadership role, the VPAS hires, directs, and evaluates management and professional staff of the division, and leads a team of professionals. Internally, the VPAS is a vital collaborator with the Academic Affairs and Student Affairs Divisions, to support the college's mission, vision, and values. The VPAS serves on MCCCD district-wide councils and task forces, presenting at college, district, and governing board meetings to advocate on behalf of the college's financial resource needs. The VPAS seeks to make a difference in student lives, working collaboratively with the college community to develop and implement both short and long-term financial and operational strategies that contribute both directly and indirectly to student retention, persistence, and successful completion. The successful candidate will have a passion for student success; enjoy working collaboratively and creatively with internal and external stakeholders; have an authentic, servant, and transformational leadership style; be driven by a genuine desire to provide excellent service with a focus on organizational success. An entrepreneurial mindset is vital, as is the ability to be both a big-picture, and strategic thinker, but with the ability to drill down and understand the key details that make up any successful contract, agreement, policy, or procedure. The successful candidate will be an active listener with strong communication skills and an ability to connect with both internal and external constituencies; foster transparency and trust through cultivating and sustaining relationships; assess and take calculated risks; and use multiple variables (including data, historical context, and evidence-based practices) to make strategic recommendations and informed financial decisions. More information regarding this position can be found here: www.southmountaincc.edu/vpas Essential Functions The following examples of duties illustrate the general range of tasks assigned to the position but are not intended to define the limits of required duties. Other essential duties may be assigned in a manner consistent with the general scope of the position. Budgeting and Operational Planning
Division Leadership
College Leadership
Partnership Development
Financial Operations/Services
Minimum Qualifications Master's Degree from a regionally accredited institution and four years of progressively responsible management and/or leadership experience Administrative Services that includes two years of supervisory experience. Examples of management/leadership experience includes: program management, project management, budget development and management related to programs or projects, staff supervision, policy development, administration, evaluation and compliance. OR Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution and six years of progressively responsible management and/or leadership experience Administrative Services that includes two years of supervisory experience. Examples of management/leadership experience includes: program management, project management, budget development and management related to programs or projects, staff supervision, policy development, administration, evaluation and compliance. OR Associate's Degree from a regionally accredited institution and eight years of progressively responsible management and/or leadership experience Administrative Services that includes two years of supervisory experience. Examples of management/leadership experience includes: program management, project management, budget development and management related to programs or projects, staff supervision, policy development, administration, evaluation and compliance. Desired Qualifications A. Earned doctorate degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or similar field. B. Two (2) years serving as a Chief Financial Officer or similar financial administrative role. C. Six (6) or more years of progressively responsible management and/or leadership experience in an educational, non-profit, and/or government environment. D. Demonstrated experience leading positive change management and cultivating and sustaining key partnerships with diverse stakeholders. E. Evidence showing experience leading in a large complex organizational environment with both centralized and decentralized decision-making. F. Demonstrated expertise in accessing and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data for decision-making, forecasting, institutional planning, and allocating resources. Special Working Conditions Office based work with standard technology tools Attend regular high-level meetings with other executives, department heads, VPAS across the district to discuss strategy and key issues Cross-Functional collaboration to ensure alignment with business goals Contribute to the development and implementation of long-term strategic planning Decision-making authority How to Apply Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application. For assistance in how to apply, visit our careers website. Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed. Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered. Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.
Posting Close Date Apply on or before Midnight, Monday, April 7, 2025 to be considered. EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators. The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act. To apply, visit https://jobs.maricopa.edu/psp/MCPAHPRD/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1000&JobOpeningId=321178&PostingSeq=1 jeid-0c9cc34e4f68684e9d068cbe78587221 | |