Chesapeake College
Vice President for Administrative Services
Chesapeake College, Maryland Line, Maryland, us, 21105
Salary:
$130,349.00 - $182,489.00 Annually Location :
Wye Mills Job Type:
Administrator Job Number:
2025-00089 Division:
President's Office Opening Date:
09/03/2025 Closing Date:
9/21/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description The Vice President is directly responsible to the President for the leadership and ongoing supervision of the administrative operations of the College including budgeting, payroll, accounting, procurement, public safety, insurance and risk management, information technology, physical plant and site management including capital and sustainability projects, mail and copy center, and the administration of auxiliary services. The Vice President serves as Chief Financial Officer of the institution and is a member of the President's executive leadership team. The Vice President is expected to function independently, act to avert or resolve problems, represent the institution to the Board and external constituencies, and ensure that the division contributes to the College's vision and mission.
This position becomes vacant effective 7/1/2026. Examples of Duties
Supervise and provide leadership for administrative services: budgeting, payroll, accounting, procurement, public safety, insurance and risk management, information technology, physical plant and site management, including capital and sustainability projects, mail and copy center, and the administration of auxiliary services. Be responsible for communicating the long-range goals of the institution throughout the administrative areas and ensuring appropriate policy and procedure implementation. Engage in continuous improvement of processes and services. Establish performance standards for the division and evaluate effectiveness routinely. Ensure that the college is adequately insured. Negotiate contracts for capital projects, auxiliary services, and others as needed. Lead and oversee the process of preparing the annual operating and capital budgets; present budgets to the campus, board of trustees, and support counties. Monitor the current year's operating budget and take a leadership role in providing recommendations for modification: report quarterly or as needed to the board of trustees. Provide leadership in the capital projects process from initiation through completion. Develop administrative policy and procedure recommendations; present to the college leadership and the board of trustees. Ensure that the college is in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. Serve as liaison to the college's legal counsel for non-HR matters. Assist in reviewing the college's benefits and wellness programs to ensure the financial impact on the college is in line with the budget. Provide support to the President in preparing and presenting information to the Board of Trustees and other external bodies. Provide support to the President for ad-hoc projects as assigned. Qualifications An earned master's degree in business, higher education, or a related field, or equivalent experience. CPA preferred. Significant executive-level experience in one or more of the position's areas of responsibility. Knowledge of accounting and auditing. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated success in project management. Must work effectively in a team and collaborate with diverse constituencies.
Physical Requirements
Most of the job is sedentary; however, occasional periods of light work may be required. Lifting to approximately 35 lbs. occasionally; Other physical requirements will include, but may not be limited to:
Oral and written communications; Receive, understand, and communicate verbal and written instructions and communicate in the English language. Visual acuity appropriate for a normal clerical-type position; Hearing; Grasping; Pushing, pulling, lifting, reaching-occasionally; Bending, stooping, kneeling - occasionally; Climbing stairs - occasionally; Walking - Frequently; Ability to drive a vehicle; Occasional travel may be required.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees (& some part-time) including: medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability income insurance, tuition remission/reimbursement; flex-time; extended holiday breaks, vacation, sick leave and Friday closures in the summer!
To learn more details, visit our benefits page: 01
Do you have executive level experience in the areas of accounting and auditing?
Yes No
02
Do you have a Degree in business, higher education, or a related field?
Yes No
03
Do you have a CPA designation?
Yes No
Required Question
$130,349.00 - $182,489.00 Annually Location :
Wye Mills Job Type:
Administrator Job Number:
2025-00089 Division:
President's Office Opening Date:
09/03/2025 Closing Date:
9/21/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description The Vice President is directly responsible to the President for the leadership and ongoing supervision of the administrative operations of the College including budgeting, payroll, accounting, procurement, public safety, insurance and risk management, information technology, physical plant and site management including capital and sustainability projects, mail and copy center, and the administration of auxiliary services. The Vice President serves as Chief Financial Officer of the institution and is a member of the President's executive leadership team. The Vice President is expected to function independently, act to avert or resolve problems, represent the institution to the Board and external constituencies, and ensure that the division contributes to the College's vision and mission.
This position becomes vacant effective 7/1/2026. Examples of Duties
Supervise and provide leadership for administrative services: budgeting, payroll, accounting, procurement, public safety, insurance and risk management, information technology, physical plant and site management, including capital and sustainability projects, mail and copy center, and the administration of auxiliary services. Be responsible for communicating the long-range goals of the institution throughout the administrative areas and ensuring appropriate policy and procedure implementation. Engage in continuous improvement of processes and services. Establish performance standards for the division and evaluate effectiveness routinely. Ensure that the college is adequately insured. Negotiate contracts for capital projects, auxiliary services, and others as needed. Lead and oversee the process of preparing the annual operating and capital budgets; present budgets to the campus, board of trustees, and support counties. Monitor the current year's operating budget and take a leadership role in providing recommendations for modification: report quarterly or as needed to the board of trustees. Provide leadership in the capital projects process from initiation through completion. Develop administrative policy and procedure recommendations; present to the college leadership and the board of trustees. Ensure that the college is in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. Serve as liaison to the college's legal counsel for non-HR matters. Assist in reviewing the college's benefits and wellness programs to ensure the financial impact on the college is in line with the budget. Provide support to the President in preparing and presenting information to the Board of Trustees and other external bodies. Provide support to the President for ad-hoc projects as assigned. Qualifications An earned master's degree in business, higher education, or a related field, or equivalent experience. CPA preferred. Significant executive-level experience in one or more of the position's areas of responsibility. Knowledge of accounting and auditing. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated success in project management. Must work effectively in a team and collaborate with diverse constituencies.
Physical Requirements
Most of the job is sedentary; however, occasional periods of light work may be required. Lifting to approximately 35 lbs. occasionally; Other physical requirements will include, but may not be limited to:
Oral and written communications; Receive, understand, and communicate verbal and written instructions and communicate in the English language. Visual acuity appropriate for a normal clerical-type position; Hearing; Grasping; Pushing, pulling, lifting, reaching-occasionally; Bending, stooping, kneeling - occasionally; Climbing stairs - occasionally; Walking - Frequently; Ability to drive a vehicle; Occasional travel may be required.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees (& some part-time) including: medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability income insurance, tuition remission/reimbursement; flex-time; extended holiday breaks, vacation, sick leave and Friday closures in the summer!
To learn more details, visit our benefits page: 01
Do you have executive level experience in the areas of accounting and auditing?
Yes No
02
Do you have a Degree in business, higher education, or a related field?
Yes No
03
Do you have a CPA designation?
Yes No
Required Question