Vice President for Business Services

At Mississippi Delta Community College (MDCC) we value the ability to serve students from a broad range of socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. We prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits a diverse student population brings to a community college.

About the role

The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual committed to student safety and success by collaborating with faculty, staff, administration, students, and community partners who support the institution's mission.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate as a member of the President's Executive Leadership Team and assist the President and other senior leaders in achieving priority institutional goals and strategies identified in the college's strategic plan.
• Advise the President on financial, insurance, and other assigned matters.
• Analyze operational issues affecting particular organizational units and/or the entire college, and determine their financial impact.
• Assess and recommend appropriate changes in departmental organizational structure, job content, and workflow to ensure the highest level of services to the college community.
• Continuously seek input and feedback from the Board of Trustees, administration, faculty, and staff with an emphasis on service.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor metrics, scorecards, surveys, standards, and procedures for delivering effective services to ensure alignment with the college's needs.
• Ensure finance office procedures and systems maintain records to support all necessary accounting controls, reporting, and services, and properly manage the custody of funds, investments, and other assets of the college.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate policies and procedures to ensure the financial health of the college.
• Maintain a friendly and supportive atmosphere for students, faculty, staff, and the public.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Master’s degree in Accounting, Business, Business Administration, Finance, or related field from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in using information technology in business applications such as Banner Software.

Qualifications

• Related work experience at the post-secondary level and/or a minimum of 5 years of progressive financial management experience (desired but not required).
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation (preferred).

Physical Demands

• May be required to travel (including but not limited to all MDCC locations).
• May require prolonged periods of viewing a computer screen.
• May be required to lift or carry up to 25-30 pounds.
• May be required to work some evenings and weekends.

This is a full-time, 12-month position.