Executive Vice President of Administration and Finance

Howard Community College ( HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020.

Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!

This role will serve as a strategic advisor to the college president and senior leadership team, and will direct, coordinate, and facilitate the implementation and management of key strategic initiatives relative to financial management and administrative support services. This includes advising the college president and peer vice presidents on matters relative to administrative services, and budgetary preparation and presentation.

This role oversees all aspects of financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, financial planning and analysis, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cashiering, treasury management, and fiscal reporting. The Executive Vice President also provides leadership for human resources, procurement and contracting, risk management, and other administrative services, ensuring effective stewardship of institutional resources, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and alignment with the College's strategic priorities.

Reporting to the President, the Executive Vice President will be responsible for the leadership, management and supervision of the finance, procurement and human resources operations of the college. These operations include all financial accounting, accounts payable, payroll, cashiering, accounts receivable, budget preparation and control, human resources operations and contracts of the college.

* Ensures that all business and administrative services under the administration, finance and procurement area promote customer service.

* Responsible for advancing the college's mission, vision and strategic plan and involving the administration and finance area in the development of these plans.

* Responsible for ensuring effective communication throughout the division and the college community.

* Oversees the preparation and presentation of the college's capital and operating budget requests.

* Ensures that the college is in compliance with all COMAR regulations and other local, state and federal regulations relating to the administration and finance area.

* Advises the President on matters pertaining to the administration and business functions of the college.

* Leads and oversees the direction and management of the operations of the Finance Office, including finance and accounting, budget preparation and control, payroll, accounts payable, cashiering, accounts receivable, contract management, grant reporting, financial audit and investment of funds, through the Associate Vice President of Finance and Budget.

* Leads and oversees the direction and management of the operations of the Human Resources office including hiring and recruitment practices, professional development and training activities, employee and labor relations, employment records and compensation programs through the Associate Vice President of Human Resources.
* Provides executive leadership for the College's procurement and contracting enterprise, establishing strategic sourcing initiatives, ensuring regulatory compliance, optimizing vendor partnerships, and safeguarding institutional resources through effective procurement governance and risk management.

* Coordinates all external financial issues with the county and state agencies.

* Develops and implements administrative policies for the division in support of the college.

* Direct the development and implementation of procurement strategies, policies, and procedures that promote transparency, accountability, cost-effectiveness, and responsible use of institutional resources

* Selects, supervises and evaluates associate vice presidents in the division.

* Sets priorities and framework for each function, oversees delegated responsibilities and supports sound administrative decisions and resolves problems in the area.

* Serves as a member of the President's staff and on other college and community committees as requested by the President.

* Oversees project research and data analysis as required.

* Other duties as assigned by the President.

Directly supervises the Associate Vice President of Finance, the Associate Vice President of Human Resources, Director of Procurement, and the Administrative Assistant to the Vice President of Administration and Finance. Indirectly supervise all individuals reporting to the fore mentioned administrators.

Face-paced, deadline-driven, working environment. Concurrent management of numerous tasks, some with conflicting priorities. Periodic local and distance travel. Flexibility required.

Howard Community College offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental selections, tuition reimbursement and paid leave programs. As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, HCC offers two retirement options: The Pension, which requires a 7% employee contribution and The ORP, a 403(b) with a 7.25% employer contribution only. Employees in positions that do not require a bachelor's degree must participate in The Pension. Employees that possess a bachelor's degree and hold professional positions that require a bachelor's degree may choose to participate in either The Pension or The ORP.

*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.

HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.

Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college's application in full).

Howard Community College ( HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.
HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.