JOb Opportunities

Organization: NACAS (National Association of College Auxiliary Services)
Position: Chief Executive Officer of the Association
Location:  Charlottesville, VA

Founded in 1969 as the National Association of College Auxiliary Services, NACAS is the largest auxiliary services support organization serving higher education with nearly 800 institutional members and over 210 business partners from throughout the United States, Canada, and abroad. NACAS offers extensive opportunities for members to share ideas, develop business solutions, enhance programs, increase revenues, and develop meaningful professional relationships. NACAS is supported by four regions: Central, East, South, and West. The national office provides a wide variety of professional development experiences to members including an annual conference, publications, professional institutes, and the newly developed certification process which offers auxiliary professionals the CASP designation. The NACAS Education Foundation provides support for NACAS activities which, in 2011, included funding for the NACAS management institutes, the next phase of the certification program, and a new NACAS award for Community Service. The Chief Executive Officer also serves as the Executive Director of the Community College Business Officers (CCBO) association, comprised of business officers representing just over 200 community colleges nationally.

Reporting to the NACAS Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for oversight of the programs, services, and operation of the national office located in Charlottesville, Virginia. The CEO works collaboratively with the Board of Directors to provide strategic leadership and to develop and manage a shared vision for NACAS. The CEO devises short and long range goals, objectives, policies, and operating plans for the Association and the national office, builds understanding around the current mission, and implements initiatives adopted by the Board. As a member of the NACAS Education Foundation Board, the CEO fosters a culture of philanthropy, assists with the planning, coordination and implementation of strategies to cultivate donors, and solicits contributions while ensuring systems and procedures support fundraising development and regulatory compliance. The NACAS CEO works closely with volunteer leadership, promotes membership to the Association, and works with business partners and other stakeholders in the development of programs and resources that advance the work of the Association. The national office has eight full time staff and a budget of $1.7 million. As Executive Director of CCBO, this position is responsible for the overall management of the association including staff supervision, operations, membership, communications, and financial administration.

The candidate selected for this position will possess broad leadership experience in a complex setting including senior level work in higher education or higher education/non-profit/association related fields. The successful CEO will possess strong non-profit financial and budget experience, staff development and supervision, exceptional communication skills, the ability to synthesize issues and ideas and present them to constituent groups, and a demonstrated ability to translate membership priorities into programs and services. Experience identifying, cultivating and retaining volunteer leaders as well as board and leadership development is desired. The successful candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree, an advanced degree is preferred, with a general understanding of auxiliary services or association management and a minimum of five years of senior level supervisory experience. Designation as a Certified Association Executive and experience in fundraising and development may also be considered in the selection of the new Chief Executive Officer.

Review of applications will begin May 16, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. A resume with an accompanying cover letter may be submitted via the SJG website at www.spelmanandjohnson.com under the link Open Positions Nominations for this position may be emailed to mah@sjgsearch.com or eth@sjgsearch.com. If you are unable to submit materials electronically, please call SJG at 413-529-2895.

SJG – The Spelman & Johnson Group

NACAS—CEO

Mark Hall, Search Associate

Ellen Heffernan, Partner

Visit the NACAS website at nacas.org

Institution: University Housing, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Position: Associate Director of Housing for Business Services

The Associate Director of Housing for Business Services is responsible for leading, planning, managing, and directing the business operations of University Housing including the Financial Services and Employee Services units. The Associate Director of Housing for Business Services has a strategic role in the overall financial and human resources management of University Housing and is key member of the Housing Executive Team. University Housing consists of university-owned and operated residence halls, dining facilities and apartments for 10,200 undergraduate and graduate students; employs over 600 full-time staff and 1,000 student employees; and has an operating budget of $100 million. University Housing is a self-supporting auxiliary enterprise.

We are seeking individuals with diverse backgrounds who can help create and foster communities that strive toward this vision. This includes supporting the academic mission of the University by developing environments conducive to student learning and academic success, respecting, appreciating, and advocating for the diversity of our student population, and supporting the holistic development of all of our students. The diversity of our campus student population currently includes 19 percent international students, 12 percent Asian American students, five percent African American students, and six percent Hispanic/Latino students from a total enrollment over 42,000 students. 

A bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, human resources, or other related field is required. Ten or more years of senior-level experience in management including areas of accounting, budgeting and human resources is required. Strong analytical, problem solving and sound decision making skills are required. Candidates with experience developing tools and systems that provide critical financial and operational information are strongly preferred. A master’s degree in the areas noted above or related field, a certified public accountant, or senior professional in human resources certification is preferred. A significant level of authority and responsibility in a college-housing program at a major residential university is preferred.

This is a full-time, 12-month academic professional position. The preferred starting date is summer 2012. Salary is commensurate with experience, and includes an excellent benefits package.

For full consideration, create your candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload a cover letter, a resume, and three professional references by the close date of May 15, 2012. For confidential inquiries, or to nominate an individual for this position, please email Ellen Heffernan at eth@sjgsearch.com. If you are unable to submit materials electronically, please call 800-827-6208. For additional information regarding this position, visit SJG’s website at www.spelmanandjohnson.com

SJG – The Spelman & Johnson Group

Associate Director of Housing for Business Services – UIUC

Ellen Heffernan, Partner

Visit the University of Illinois website at www.illinois.edu or the University Housing website at www.housing.illinois.edu

Additionally, this position is a security sensitive position. All finalists for this position will require a background check and final offers will be contingent upon the results of the background checks. The University ensures that all background checks are held in compliance with all federal and state statutes, and campus policy. Information attained from the background check will be kept strictly confidential. Finalists will have the right to request a copy of the report the University will receive.

Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity. www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu

Institution: Maricopa Community College
Position: Associate Controller
Job Number: 12356

The Maricopa Community Colleges is seeking an Associate Controller posting #12356. This is a full-time position, with a starting salary range of $83,776 - $99,484 (Depending on qualifications and experience, salary potential up to $130,900). An attractive benefits package is provided.

Job Summary: Plans, directs, administers, and organizes financial management services and reporting, both internal and external, for the financial accounting, analysis, and business support functions of the District. A full job description is available at http://www.maricopa.edu/about/?jobs and should be reviewed by all applicants. A completed on-line application is required. Position closes on April 27, 2012 at midnight AZ time. MCCCD is an AA/EEO Institution.

Institution: Alamo Colleges
Position: Accounting Director
Job Number: 120582RE - District

Requires: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Public Administration, and 5 years of experience in financial management or accounting supervisory experience, and must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable through Alamo Colleges insurers.

Prefer: 5 years of experience in financial management or accounting in higher education institution.  Prefer: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification.

Open until filled, apply online at https://peoplelink.alamo.edu.  The Alamo Colleges are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to student success and achieving excellence in every aspect of our Colleges, including employment, through diversity. We seek applications from all qualified persons who share this goal, to include minorities, women, persons with disabilities and members of other protected groups. EOE

Institution: Chemeketa Community College
Position: Auxiliary Services Director
________________________________________
WHY CHEMEKETA
Chemeketa Community College is the third largest post-secondary institution in Oregon, with approximately 50,000 students enrolled from a diversity of backgrounds. Chemeketa has
seven locations, Salem campus, Yamhill Valley campus, Brooks Regional Training facility,
Woodburn center, Dallas center, Center for Business & Industry and Viticulture at Eola.
Full-time enrollment increased by 35% in the last five years.
Mission
Chemeketa Community College values access and diversity which is affirmed by how we care, collaborate, and innovate with each other and the community. We promise to actively support student learning from precollege to transfer or to the workplace and lifelong learning by focusing
on student success, quality, and sustainability in all of our practices and
by being responsible stewards of our resources.

Diversity
We are a college community enriched by the diversity of our students, staff, and community members. Each individual and group has the potential to contribute in our learning environment. Each has dignity. To diminish the dignity of one is to diminish the dignity of us all.
________________________________________
What's in it for you
SALARY & BENEFITS
• Exempt salary schedule, Range; $63,240/yr to $85,848/yr.
• Salary placement is subject to current, funding availability, experience and education.
• The college also provides an excellent benefits package, which includes
o medical
o dental
o vision coverage (subject to employee and college collective bargaining agreements).
o generous vacation/holidays
o life, and disability insurance and membership in the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) or Oregon Public Services Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
________________________________________
ESSENTIAL FUNCRIONS
• Provides vision and leadership for the management, general operation, and supervision of the Bookstore, Mailroom, Copy Center and Shipping/Receiving.
• Actively participates in the retention and recruitment of students
• Analyzes, develops, implements, and monitors services and procedures in alignment with college vision, values, goals and promises for college bookstore, campus card, mailroom, copy center, and shipping/receiving district wide to meet the needs of students and customers.
• Acts as primary contact for commercial vendors wishing to sell, distribute or promote products, merchandise or services to students and employees
• Manages and supervises bookstore operations, including merchandising strategy, pricing structure, physical layout, and marketing activities district wide
• Establishes fiscal procedures and ensures accountability of financial transactions; implements cash, security, and inventory controls for bookstore and campus card
• Develops and implements bookstore marketing activities to increase sales and profit; maintains knowledge of current merchandising strategies and future forecasting trends; monitors shifts in products, services, and pricing; determines expansion or discontinuation of merchandise lines; meets with vendors and studies catalogs to compare prices and quality of merchandise for resale
• Supervises staff, including hiring, evaluating, training, and scheduling
• Performs other related duties as assigned
________________________________________
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Associate's degree from an accredited institution in business administration, marketing, merchandising or related field -AND- Five years of full time progressively responsible experience in retail, including purchasing, accounting, and personnel management merchandising and marketing promotion
-OR-
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing or related field -AND- Three years of full time progressively responsible experience in retail, including purchasing, accounting, and personnel management merchandising and marketing promotion. -AND- Two years of experience with computerized automated systems in a retail environment -AND- Two years successful experience working with vendors and business community -AND- Two years of supervisory experience
________________________________________
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience managing a college/university bookstore;
• Point of sale automated system experience;
• Experience with copy center, mailroom, campus card;
• College Stores Professional (CSP) certification;
________________________________________
For complete information on this and other job opportunities,
please visit our web site at http://jobs.chemeketa.edu
________________________________________
We are an EO/AA/ADA institution

Job Title DISTRICT DIRECTOR OF STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES
ALAMO COLLEGES
Pay Grade ADMINISTRATOR
Requisition Number (Assigned by HR) 120196RE
Job Description http://www.accd.edu/district/hr/JD/4226.htm

Minimum Education A Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Education, or a closely related field

Special Instructions for Applicants
Preferred Education
Minimum Experience A minimum of eight (8) years of administrative and supervisory experience in connection with student financial services and support services programs

Preferred Experience
Licenses / Certifications

Important Notices Open Until Filled.
Physical Required? No
Will this position require driving? Yes
Will this employee transport students? No
Will this employee operate an Alamo Colleges owned vehicle? No
Will this employee utilize an Alamo Colleges gas card? No
Will this employee drive their personal vehicle for business 1,000 miles or more annually? No
Will the job description specify that driving is a condition of the job duties? No
If other than regular hours, please detail
(M-F, 8:00 TO 5:00)

Salary
Pay Basis Monthly
Funding Source Hard Money

Benefits Eligible? Yes
Department DIS - OFFICE OF THE VC FOR STUDENT SUCCESS
Location CESC - Killen Community Education Service Center
Job Category Administrator
Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

Hours per week 40
If multiple hire, number of vacancies 1
Recruiting Option Option 3: Internal & External
HR Approved Job Open Date 01-13-2012
HR Approved Closing Date 03-02-2012

Institution:  Lone Star College System
Position:  Associate Vice Chancellor, Administration & Finance (#4762)

Recognized as a "Great College to Work For" for the past three years, the Lone Star College System (LSCS) is one of the fastest growing community college systems in Texas. We are the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area and second largest community college in the state, serving over 85,000 credit and continuing education students each semester. LSCS is leading the way in creating programs that prepare students to meet the challenges of a global and technological society.

Position Summary
The primary purpose of the Associate Vice Chancellor of Administration and Finance will provide overall administration of the System’s treasury functions, (including cash management and investment operations); payroll processes; tax collections; contract management of auxiliary services; and budget processes. This position serves in a critical leadership role in its management, implementation and execution of area of responsibility. The AVC serves as a key strategic advisor to the Vice Chancellor of Administration and Finance, as well as other System executives and campus leaders.

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting. Six years of experience in governmental or college finance and capital markets.
• Master’s degree and/or licensed as Certified Public Accountant preferred.

Salary
Commensurate with education and job experience.

Application Process
ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ON-LINE. To learn of all available opportunities go to: http://jobs.lonestar.edu. Search by keyword or click the "Advanced Search" link to search by keyword or Job Opening ID. Application materials will not be accepted via fax, e-mail, mail or hand delivery. Normally there is no contact with applicants unless they are selected for interview.

All positions are subject to a criminal background check. EEO Employer.

Institution:  South Texas College
Position: Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services

Department: Finance and Administrative Services Division
Reports To: President
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary: Commensurate with Education & Experience
Starting Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: Open until filled.

SUMMARY
The Vice President is responsible for maintaining sound fiscal management, ensuring regulatory compliance for each division, providing leadership in the implementation of finance and administrative programs and in facilities planning and in management to support the teaching-learning process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Maintains sound fiscal management
2. Maintains regulatory compliance in each of the following departments: business, purchasing, human resources, payroll, facility construction, maintenance and operations, risk management, security, auxiliary services, including food services
3. Makes effective purchasing decisions which meet policy and staff needs, and provides staff with the resources in a timely manner
4. Works with college personnel to develop the budget and project staffing, capital equipment, operation, travel, and building and facility needs
5. Collects tuition and fees on a timely basis and by the census date to keep students enrolled
6. Provides leadership for effective human resources management including hiring procedures, benefits, staffing plans, workers' compensation, employee training and other human resources processes
7. Maintains a clean and working environment for employees and students
8. Provides sound management of general services including fixed assets, inventories, mail delivery, prompt delivery of merchandise to staff, food services to students and effective security services
9. Provides leadership for effective facilities management, planning, and construction
10. Assesses the quality and effectiveness of finances and administrative services and uses results for strategic planning
11. Develops and maintains policies in the areas of finance and administrative services
12. Performs other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises directors of business, purchasing, facilities, human resources, facility construction, operations and maintenance, and food services

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Demonstrated experience with implementation of computer-based financial system, analyses and related technology
2. Demonstrated ability to provide vigorous, creative, and effective fiscal management
3. Strong written and verbal skills
4. Proven supervisory and staff developmental skills
5. Evidence of commitment to collegiality and professional development and integration
6. Demonstrated sensitivity and ability to be successful within a multi-cultural environment

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
*Minimum of Master's degree in financial or business related field. Masters in educational or public administration, or a related discipline may be considered. Doctoral degree and/or Certified Public Accountant licensure desirable.
*Five years progressive management experience in financial and administrative services in higher education, or public administration, preferably at a community college. Experience in business or private sector may be considered in lieu of higher education experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from students, customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of trustees.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to address practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

HOW TO APPLY: Submit letter of intent, STC application, resume, copies of transcripts (official transcripts required BEFORE assignment begins) and five professional references with addresses and phone numbers to:

SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
2501 W. Pecan Blvd.
McAllen, TX 78501

Applications can be downloaded at the Human Resources website for South Texas College at www.southtexascollege.edu

No person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any program or activity sponsored or conducted by South Texas Community College on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status, or disability.

Institution:  Lone Star College - System Office
Position: Senior Auditor (4507)

DATE:  18th Nov. 2011                         
JOB NO: 4507
                                              

Recognized nationally and ranked #1 by the Houston Business Journal as the largest College or University in the Houston, Texas area with a total enrollment of more than 85,000 students, Lone Star College System is poised for greatness. Lone Star College-System Office is located in The Woodlands and is the site for several of our administrative departments and system-wide training programs.

Position Summary
The Senior Auditor assists the Internal Audit Director in achieving the objectives of the Internal Audit function by performing various audit tests, assessing key controls and processes, and communicating results in a timely and professional manner.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business and at least 3 years relevant audit experience, preferably in higher education or government entity.

Preferred Qualifications
• MBA
• CPA or CIA.
• ACL or other data analysis software.
• MS Access.
• Experience performing compliance audits.
• Experience performing operational audits.
• Higher Education or government experience.

Hiring Range
$45,092.00-$50,727.00 annual.

Application Process
ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ON-LINE. To learn of all available opportunities go to: https://jobs.lonestar.edu search by keyword or click the "Advanced Search" link to search by keyword or Job Opening ID. Application material will not be accepted via fax, e-mail, mail or hand delivery. Normally, there is no contact with applicants unless they are selected for interview. At the conclusion of each search all applicants will be notified via e-mail. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. EEO Employer