Vice President of Administrative Services (2AS26)

Job Responsibilities

Reporting to the President, the Vice President of Administrative Services is responsible for providing leadership and management of all Administrative Services functions, including college-wide fiscal management, budgeting, financial planning, internal controls, management of construction and capital projects, oversight of facilities maintenance and operations, procurement, information technology, campus safety, and collaborating with security as needed.

In the absence of the President and at their request, the Vice President provides oversight of the College.

• Provide leadership and oversight of fiscal and physical resources to maximize positive outcomes in support of the College’s mission, while ensuring integrity and accountability across all financial and inventory systems.
• Ensure timely and accurate service to students and external agencies that require financial requests or reports, and maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state, and other regulatory requirements.
• Provide leadership and management of facilities maintenance operations and facilities planning and construction processes to ensure appropriate and well-maintained facilities are available to support the College’s programs and services.
• Provide leadership and oversight of campus emergency preparedness and response functions, ensuring preventative measures are in place and that emergencies are addressed promptly and professionally, in collaboration with campus security and external partners as needed.
• Recommend the annual operating and capital budgets to the President and Commission for approval, and keep both parties informed of fiscal conditions, budget performance, and financial projections throughout the budget year.
• Provide leadership and management of purchasing and auxiliary services to ensure high-quality service to internal and external customers, achievement of budgetary objectives, and compliance with all applicable regulations and policies.
• Provide leadership and oversight of Information Technology resources, systems, and processes to ensure reliable, secure, and effective technology services and infrastructure within approved budgetary guidelines.
• Select, develop, and lead personnel within the Administrative Services Division to achieve divisional goals and objectives.
• Serve as an active, collaborative member of the College’s executive leadership team and the President’s Executive Staff, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the division and across the institution.
• Serve on committees and teams that support the achievement of the College’s strategic goals.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and apply knowledge to the continual improvement of related goals and activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned and, at the President’s request, serve as a liaison with government officials and community leaders.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• A Master’s degree plus seven (7) years of progressively responsible related work experience.
• Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) may be accepted in lieu of the required master’s degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Higher Education experience in business, financial management, administrative services, facilities management, capital project planning, information technology, and procurement preferred.

Additional Comments

Aiken Technical College is an equal opportunity employer committed to having diversity throughout the College. Any requests for reasonable accommodation to apply for this position should be directed to Human Resources by calling 803-508-7497, or writing to the above address. Requests for accommodations must be made by the above-stated deadline.

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Benefits

• For State Employees: The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
• Insurance Benefits: Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
• Retirement Benefits: State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
• Workplace Benefits: State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more. Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

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