Associate Vice Provost, Business Services

Overview

Miami Dade College is seeking an Associate Vice Provost, Business Services to lead strategic initiatives and oversee critical business operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for College-wide business and auxiliary services, driving innovation, operational efficiency, service quality, and revenue generation.
• Lead risk management, safety, loss control, insurance, and asset protection programs.
• Oversee auxiliary operations and vendor relationships for bookstore, food service, vending, and other revenue-generating services.
• Provide leadership for procurement and property/asset management, ensuring sound business practices and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets and conduct cost, revenue, productivity, and financial analyses to improve fiscal and operational performance.
• Establish effective organizational structures, workflows, staffing models, policies, and procedures that support College priorities.
• Recruit, develop, supervise, and evaluate professional staff across business and auxiliary service operations.
• Partner with the Vice Provost and Chief Financial Officer in developing long-range financial plans for operating and capital resources.
• Represent Business Affairs on College committees and workgroups, providing expertise in financial management, procurement, risk management, real estate, property management, and auxiliary operations.
• Build productive relationships with internal stakeholders, vendors, governmental agencies, and other external partners.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Management, or a related field and seven (7) years of management experience in budgeting, financial management, risk management, auxiliary services, or a related administrative area.
• Bachelor's degree and eleven (11) years of progressive management experience in the respective fields.
• The ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekends and to travel between College campuses.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will be a strategic and results-oriented leader with demonstrated expertise in complex business operations. They should have strong knowledge of fiscal management, procurement, contract administration, vendor management, risk and loss management, property and asset protection, auxiliary services, and regulatory compliance. Exceptional communication, relationship-building, staff development, and executive-level decision-making skills are essential.

Minimum Qualifications

• One of the following combinations of education and experience:
• A Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Management, or a related field and seven (7) years of management experience in budgeting, financial management, risk management, auxiliary services, or a related administrative area.
• A Bachelor's degree and eleven (11) years of progressive management experience in the respective fields.