Vice President of Administrative Services

About the role

Southeastern Illinois College is seeking an experienced and strategic financial and administrative leader to serve as its Vice President of Administrative Services. As a member of the President’s Administrative Cabinet, the Vice President reports directly to the President and provides leadership and oversight for the College’s fiscal affairs, facilities and grounds, financial aid, auxiliary services, labor relations, risk management, and related administrative operations. The Vice President of Administrative Services serves as a key institutional leader, providing timely financial analysis, recommendations, and strategic guidance to the President and Board of Trustees. The Vice President serves as the Treasurer for the Board of Trustees and participates in Board meetings as needed.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and oversight of fiscal affairs, facilities and grounds, financial aid, auxiliary services, labor relations, risk management, and related administrative operations
• Provide timely financial analysis, recommendations, and strategic guidance to the President and Board of Trustees
• Annual and long-term budget planning, accounting, financial reporting, purchasing, investments, tax levy preparation, and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements
• Leadership for the maintenance, care, and security of College facilities and grounds
• Oversee construction projects and facility master planning
• Manage risk management, insurance, workplace safety, and campus security
• Support emergency preparedness and response

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or a related field from an accredited university
• CPA certification
• At least five years of full‑time experience in a major administrative position
• Public higher education administrative experience (preferred)
• Experience in a unionized or collective bargaining environment (preferred)
• Strong financial and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Sound judgment and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Collaborative and service‑oriented leader with the ability to build trust, develop others, solve problems, and lead effectively within a team environment

Benefits

• Paid holidays, sick days, and vacation days
• Paid time off for Spring Break, Thanksgiving Break, and Winter Break, as well as Fridays off in the summer
• Health insurance
• Life insurance with optional benefits
• Optional dental and vision insurance
• Pension through the State Universities Retirement System

Pay

Salary: $115,000 – $120,000 (commensurate with experience, education, and relevant credentials)