Vice President of Administration and Finance

Vice President of Administration and Finance

SUNY Morrisville

About SUNY Morrisville:

SUNY Morrisville, a college that leverages the expansive resources of the State University of New York, is a model of innovative applied education. Located in the center of New York State, the college offers students hands-on, experiential learning in modern classrooms and specialized facilities, many of which are rare or one-of-a-kind in higher education. Morrisville's 3,000 students - who come from diverse backgrounds across the state and around the world - choose from more than 80 associate and bachelor degree programs that embrace agriculture, technology, business, social sciences, including Psychology, Criminal Justice, and the liberal arts. An internship program that prepares students for success in the 21st-century workplace ranks among the top ten in the nation. At Morrisville, motivated students work alongside talented faculty members - many with field experience - to imagine, build, and test practical, sustainable solutions to some of the fundamental questions confronting a shrinking world with diminishing resources.

The Morrisville campus is 30 miles southeast of Syracuse and 30 miles southwest of Utica; it is a half-hour drive from the New York State Thruway with easy access to Albany (two hours), Rochester (two hours), Buffalo (three hours) and New York City (four hours).

The Norwich Campus of SUNY Morrisville has been serving the Norwich community and the surrounding areas for more than 46 years, offering students associate degree options such as Criminal Justice, Computer Information Technology, and Nursing. The campus is also used by businesses, not-for-profits and community partners for training, events and videoconferencing.

The Syracuse Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), administered by SUNY Morrisville, provides the urban community of Syracuse with innovative academic programs leading to higher education as well as vocational training programs leading to gainful employment and economic self-sufficiency.

Recognizing the importance of diversity in assuring the success of students and graduates in an increasingly global environment, SUNY Morrisville is committed to equity and inclusion in all aspects of hiring and employment.

Job Description:

Campus Title: Vice President of Administration and Finance

Budget Title: Vice President for Administration

Unit: M/C 13; view our generous state benefits package here!

Professional Rank and Salary Range: MP1; Starting salary range of $150,000

Duration: Calendar Year (this position works 12-months of the year)

Brief Description of Duties:

SUNY Morrisville seeks a Vice President of Administration and Finance to serve as a member of the institution's senior leadership team and President's Cabinet, and who oversees the financial and accounting operations of the college to ensure it has requisite financial resources including cash management and borrowing agreements. The Vice President of Administration and Finance is responsible for the financial operations and fiscal strategic priorities of SUNY Morrisville.

The Vice President of Administration and Finance reports directly to the President. Their portfolio will include the Business Office (Purchasing, Accounting & Accounts Payable), Facilities Maintenance, Design and Construction, Technology Services, and the Research Foundation.

Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Serve as a key member of the President's Cabinet, working to develop, refine and advance the institution's overall strategic goals.

Work as a collaborative leader to establish strategic goals and objectives for the college that support and align as represented in the college's Strategic Plan 2030.

Lead the development, implementation and oversight of appropriate fiscal policies and procedures to most effectively produce, monitor and adjust the college's budgets and promote continued stability and growth. This includes the formulation and presentation of operating and capital budgets, as well as compliance with control procedures and audit recommendations for campus functions. Produce, analyze and share various reports, including those that are legally required and those that enable senior leadership planning.

Develop and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of stakeholders to acquire information and appropriate legal guidance, especially as it relates to funding and completing capital projects. Outside groups include SUNY System Administration; the State University Construction Fund; Dormitory Authority of New York the State University Business Officers Association (SUBOA); state or local government officials; and various professional organizations.

Oversee the implementation of financial directives from SUNY System Administration, the Office of the State

Comptroller and other agencies, as appropriate.

Serve on the board of the Morrisville Auxiliary Corporation (MAC) as a voting member and on the Morrisville

College Foundation board as a non-voting member. Oversee and participate on relevant committees including the Senate Budget Committee.

Provide a level of leadership that promotes enthusiasm, confidence and a cooperative attitude among campus community members, as well as a work culture that encourages staff members to appreciate diversity and embrace opportunity in their respective areas.

Research ways to improve allocations of funding and personnel; work with other SUNY institutions to share savings and increased efficiencies; and seek out opportunities to improve efficiency and effect cost reductions.

Maintain clear and consistent communication on behalf of the Business Office, ensuring that appropriate departments are made aware of campus needs and the campus is informed about relevant activities within the division.

Attend important campus functions and other official meetings/events as required.

The Successful Candidate Will Have the Following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to collaborate and support the strategic direction and decisions of the institution at the highest level and be able to identify and allocate the college's resources to most effectively support the achievement of identified goals, objectives and direction of the institution.

Ability to understand and evaluate financial information from multiple funding sources with various rules and regulations and be able to provide sound strategic financial forecasting and recommendations to maintain and the financial stability of the institution.

Ability to understand, interpret and explain complex budget information to a wide audience, with a commitment to transparency in the sharing of information.

Ability to exercise sound judgement and to include others in decision-making processes, as warranted.

Experience with capital planning, funding and campus master plan.

Demonstrate an understanding of shared governance and be able to collaboratively approach decision making with a strong focus on student centeredness.

Demonstrate an openness to different viewpoints and communicate in a manner which demonstrates sensitivity and respect for diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Demonstrate high ethical and moral standards.

Ability to develop staff and possess flexible interpersonal styles to most effectively interact with and develop others.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

An MBA or Master's degree required; a Bachelor's Degree with additional related certifications or advanced study will be considered.

Progressively responsible experience in the areas of business, accounting or financial management.

Demonstrated record of collaborative problem solving, planning and implementation experiences at a senior leadership level.

Preferred Qualifications

MBA or comparable degree or doctorate preferred

Demonstrated experience as a successful leader in higher education or a similarly situated complex organization. Experience in finance or business operations preferred. Relevant experiences in facilities management will be considered.

SUNY experience highly preferred

Experience in a unionized environment

Experience with foundations or auxiliary enterprises

Demonstrated record of cultural competency and actively engaged in diversity, equity and inclusivity initiatives.

Additional Information:

SUNY Morrisville is committed to creating a vibrant community enriched by diverse perspectives, talents and experiences, and prohibits discrimination in employment based on gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, physical capability, age, creed, sexual identity, veteran status, and economic means. We encourage applications from candidates who share this commitment and will contribute to the diversity of our college community, especially members of historically under-represented groups. AA/EEO/ADA

In accordance with the "Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act" institutions of higher education are required to prepare an annual report containing information on campus security policies and campus statistics. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by SUNY Morrisville; and on property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a printed copy of this report by contacting SUNY Morrisville University Police at (315) 684-6410, Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities at (315) 684-6070, Office of Human Resources at (315) 684-6038 and or by accessing the following web site https://www.morrisville.edu/contact/offices/university-police/clery-act

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov

Application Instructions:

Application Deadline: Although applications will be accepted until the position is filled, preference will be given to applications submitted by September 9, 2024, and will continue until the position has been filled.

Application Procedure: Application materials are required to be submitted on-line at http://www.morrisville.edu/careers

Applicants Must Submit the Following Documents:

Resume

Cover Letter in which applicant demonstrates how their experience and skills meet the required minimum qualifications, and any applicable preferred qualifications

List of 3 professional references with email address and telephone numbers

To apply, visit https://morrisville.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=179895

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