Vice President of Business and Administrative Services

Under the general direction of a college President and the administrative oversight of the Vice Chancellor, Business and Administrative Services, the Vice President, Business Services serves as the college's chief business officer. This position works in conjunction with assigned managers and supervisors; directs, coordinates, and supervises various administrative and business service functions of the college, technology services, maintenance of the college physical plant, and facilities planning, development, and construction.

There is currently one full-time (12 months/year, 40 hours/week) vacancy located at Moorpark College. This recruitment will remain open until filled. This position is part of the Senior Management Service in accordance with the provisions of the Education Code.

About the Workplace

Moorpark College, one of three colleges in the Ventura County Community College District, was founded in 1967. It serves approximately 15,000 students, and with a "students first" philosophy, empowers its diverse community of learners to complete their goals for academic transfer, basic skills, and career education.

Moorpark College is one of the most beautiful community colleges in California. Set on 150 acres, the campus is nestled in the foothills on the southeastern flank of Ventura County, about 40 miles from UCLA, and approximately 75 miles from UC Santa Barbara. It is also a short drive from CSU Northridge, CSU Channel Islands, and California Lutheran University.

Moorpark College has been recognized as an Aspen 150 College for the last two years. Known for transfer of students to public and private universities, Moorpark College has the highest number of Associate Degree for Transfers among California community colleges its size. Moorpark College has the distinction of being recognized as a Champion of Higher Education by the Campaign for College Opportunity in each of the last five years. A Hispanic Serving Institution, it has an excellent reputation for preparing minority and economically disadvantaged students for university transfer and career success.

Moorpark College's signature career/technical programs include nursing, radiation technology, biotechnology, and exotic animal training which incorporates the world-renowned America's Teaching Zoo. The college also offers a dynamic range of classes and programs in the visual and performing arts, and its pristine athletic fields and mild climate provide an excellent home for student athletes.

Moorpark College has received numerous grants including a $2.9 million Department of Education Title V grant in 2020 for its Project STEM Impacto, which develops student cohorts in biology, biotechnology, and computer network systems engineering. Moorpark College student outcomes demonstrate that education inspires and transforms communities.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties of program budget officer in the allocation and expenditure of district funds; provide for proper accounting of college accounting activities and programs; supervise the development and administration of the college budget.
• Monitor expenditures to ensure that budget limits are maintained and ensure the establishment of appropriate internal control procedures; adhere to operational and program guidelines; provide written and oral reports to the college president, management, constituency leaders, and the college faculty and staff as required, as well as to district management.
• Maintain accurate records of expenditures for all college program activities; monitor and maintain controls over college cashiering and Student Business Office functions; compile, analyze, audit, and prepare data for periodic and year-end reports.
• Oversee various college operations and functions such as property maintenance, college safety, facilities use, reprographics, bookstore, vending operations, campus operations, Student Business Office, student employment, campus telephone, campus mail, building security systems, financial aid services, technology services, and assure compliance with financial/business and contractual obligations.
• Ensure district and student body expenditures conform to policies and regulations; maintain records and reports on all areas of responsibility; recommend changes or improvements.
• Coordinate the college building, capital construction, facilities and grounds program in conjunction with lead college staff and District Service Center representatives.
• Develop and maintain the college Five Year Capital Construction Plan, the Initial and Final Project Proposals (IPP and FPP), the Facilities Master Plan, and development of the project plans.
• Work with college faculty and staff in the renovation and construction of facilities; serve as liaison with district administration, architects and contractors to plan, develop, and construct campus facilities.
• Oversee development of the college Space Inventory Plan, the Five Year Scheduled Maintenance Plan and submission of the Scheduled Maintenance Project Funding Proposal.
• Coordinate and implement the college's risk management program and all programs related to the safety of employees and students. Implement other environmental compliance programs; serve as the college safety officer; monitor and implement projects to meet ADA requirements.
• Participate as a member of the management team by providing business and professional advice for use in making decisions and establishing the priorities, goals, and objectives of the college.
• Chair or co-chair the college committees responsible for budget planning and allocation of campus financial resources and directly supervise the development and administration of the college budget and campus environment; analyze financial data and recommend optimal use of college resources.
• Design, implement, and maintain information and control systems to provide complete, accurate, and timely data for use in formulating and justifying financial, personnel and materials requests.
• Serve on district-wide participatory governance and budget development committees.
• Oversee emergency preparedness and programs of the college in collaboration with District Police and the District Office.
• Participate in hiring, evaluation, retention, or dismissal of members of the Business Services staff and make appropriate recommendations to the College President.
• Work collaboratively and professionally with faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, and ethnic communities.
• Demonstrate cultural humility, sensitivity, and equity-mindedness in working with individuals from diverse communities; model inclusive behaviors; and achieve equity in assignment-related outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, accounting, finance, public administration, or a related field AND four years of management experience overseeing complex budgets in a fund accounting environment, including supervisory responsibility and oversight of multiple administrative or business service functions.
• OR a valid Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license AND three years of management experience overseeing complex budgets in a fund accounting environment, including supervisory responsibility and oversight of multiple administrative or business service functions.
• OR a master's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, accounting, finance, public administration, or a related field AND three years of management experience overseeing complex budgets in a fund accounting environment, including supervisory responsibility and oversight of multiple administrative or business service functions.

Experience in a California community college, higher education institution, K-12 school district, or other public educational agency is highly desirable.

Pay

Salary range: $162,330.96 - $217,530.00 annually.

Generally, salary placement is on the first step of the salary range. Advanced step placement may be granted depending on related education and experience. Placement above the maximum step of the posted salary range is not permitted. An annual doctoral stipend of $6,576.48 is provided to eligible management employees possessing an earned doctorate from an accredited institution.

Current Employees: An employee who is promoted will be placed on the salary step of the new range of the appropriate salary schedule that provides a minimum increase comparable to a one-step increase in salary.

Schedule

Full-time (12 months/year, 40 hours/week).