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Y C C D Yosemite Community College District Columbia College Modesto Junior College
Yosemite Community College District invites interest in the position of
Vice Chancellor of Fiscal Services
Final Filing Date:
December 6, 2017
First Round Interviews:
December 18, 2017
Second Round Interviews: January 3, 2018 Anticipated Start Date:
February 1, 2018
Columbia College
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The Communities Modesto is located in Stanislaus County in the heart of the great Central Valley of California. The city is the center of a growing metropolitan region with a population of approximately 300,000, which is surrounded by fertile agricultural land. The area is also rich in culture and tradition, offering numerous festivals, events, performing arts groups, and social opportunities. The area enjoys a year-round temperate climate, and its central geographical location gives easy access to San Francisco, the Pacific Ocean, the Sierra Nevada, Lake Tahoe, and the Mother Lode Country. Columbia College is located in the foot-hills of the picturesque Sierra Nevada. Serving all of Tuolumne County and parts of Calaveras and Stanislaus Counties. With a variety of natural wonders nearby, the College is ideally situated for outdoor recreational activities through all four seasons. This Mother Lode Country is known for its informal and family friendly atmosphere.
The District
The Yosemite Community College District is a multi-college district. Modesto Junior College, the larger college in the district, was founded in 1921. It is located in the city of Modesto. The second district college, Columbia College, was founded in 1968 and is located near Columbia State Historic Park in the foothills of the Sierra Mountains. The Colleges work closely with nearby universities: California State University, Stanislaus; University of the Pacific; Brandman University; and University of California, Merced. Modesto Junior College also promotes and sustains
Redbud - Tamarack partnerships with local businesses, government, and agencies in order to support economic and community development, and improve the area’s quality of life. The District is governed by a seven member elected Board of Trustees and the Chancellor who serves as the Chief Executive Officer. College Presidents report to the Chancellor and serve as the Chief Administrative Officers and academic leaders on the campuses. Columbia College and Modesto Junior College are comprehensive community colleges with excellent reputations for serving their communities.
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Job Duties and Responsibilities •
Participates as a member of the Chancellor’s Cabinet in the overall planning and direction of the District.
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Advises the Chancellor’s Cabinet and Governing Board on budget, financial, and other business-related issues and concerns.
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Leads the annual District budget development process.
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Administers all aspects of the YCCD budget, approximately $120 million.
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Presents budget information and updates at forums across the District and Colleges.
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Administers the Resource Allocation model.
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Reviews, all business and educational contracts.
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Responsible for risk management and serves as presiding officer of Valley Insurance Program JPA, which procures property, liability, automobile, wrongful acts, and workers’ compensation coverages.
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Serves as a board member of the Schools Excess Liability Fund, which procures excess liability coverage.
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Oversees state reporting compliance requirements.
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Establishes and facilitates communication and conducts meetings to ensure timely coordination of planning and access to information related to facilities, transportation, and fiscal services.
Definition
This is a Cabinet-level position responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all of the staff and functions of the office of the Vice Chancellor of Fiscal Services, including Controller, Facilities Planning and Operations, Purchasing and Receiving, Transportation, Risk Management, and Internal Auditor/Budget Analyst. The Vice Chancellor works directly with the Colleges to provide effective business and administrative functions, works to ensure that District assets are protected and controlled; coordinates the annual District budget; ensures District compliance with all applicable governmental regulations and policies and performs related work as assigned. This position is the Chief Business Officer (CBO) of the District and reports directly to the Chancellor.
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Provide oversight and supervision of assigned areas including: Facilities Planning and Operations, including the energy budget and general obligation bond projects; transportation; and the Controller, whose functions include payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, accounting, and grants office. Supports effective enrollment management and accurate attendance accounting.
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Supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel.
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Serves as Acting Chancellor as scheduled by the Chancellor.
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Performs other related duties as required.
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Oversees the retiree benefits (OPEB) trust fund.
Qualifications
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Administers the General Obligation Bond program and construction management contracts.
Knowledge of:
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Oversees General Obligation Bond program capital projects.
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Conduct financial analysis in support of the collective bargaining process.
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Participates in the College accreditation process.
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Researches, prepares, and implements special projects as requested by the Chancellor, including the long-range planning for facility expansion and modernization.
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Maintains current knowledge of rules, regulations, and policies of the Governing Board, directives of the Chancellor, and applicable codes and regulations of the state of California.
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Directs and participates in the development and implementation of policies and operating procedures including fiscal policies for departments and standard operating procedures; provides information and support to
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Methods of research, data collection and organization, report preparation.
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Demonstrated evidence of strong communication skills, both oral and written.
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Demographics of the District.
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Policies, procedures, regulations relative to the Administrative Services division.
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Relevant Federal and State laws.
Ability to: •
Principles and practices of effective leadership, management, supervision, training, performance evaluation, customer service, and employee/management development.
Develop, manage, and lead highfunctioning work teams and managers of the fiscal services, transportation and facilities operations departments.
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Public business administration and financial management theory, principles, and practices and their application to a wide variety of programs and procedures.
Define complex issues, analyze and assess, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
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Demonstrated knowledge of current trends and practices affecting California higher education, especially community college funding, finance and fiscal management.
Develop short and long-term plans and projects based on analysis of complex data and constituency input utilizing sound program and project management principles.
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Present proposals, reports, and recommendations clearly, logically and persuasively in public meetings.
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Strategic and financial planning, investment management, auxiliary services, procurement and contract administration.
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Engender trust, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others using interpersonal skills such as tact, patience and courtesy.
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Principles and practices of building effective functional and cross-functional work teams.
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District mission, organization, services, operations, policies and objectives.
Supervise, evaluate, and participate in the professional development and/or the improvement of the performance of assigned staff.
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Work collaboratively to strengthen college, community, and District wide understanding of the budget, other financial or administrative processes, and accreditation Standards.
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Ability to engage in the participatory governance process and work cooperatively with students, staff, corporate partners, local businesses, government agencies, and other educational partners and professional organizations.
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Focus on student success, service excellence, and willingness to assist colleagues as needed.
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Operate modern office equipment including, but not limited to, integrated database systems and general office computer applications.
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Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
Licenses and Certificates: •
Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
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CPA license desirable.
Education and Experience: •
Education: •
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, business administration or a closely related field. OR
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A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in accounting, finance, business administration or a closely related field AND a certified public accountant’s license. AND
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Experience: Ten or more years of senior management experience in general accounting, auditing, financial systems design, business administration, preferably in higher education; and demonstrable strong, open, collaborative leadership style in supporting interpersonal and group relationships.
The Application Process Applications are submitted online at:
References: The names and contact information of four references: two supervisors and two subordinates (including one classified or support staff). Applicants from sectors other than higher education will submit comparable references. Employment history, degrees awarded, certifications and other accomplishments will also be verified. Salary History
YCCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer The Board of Trustees of Yosemite Community College District assures that all employees and applicants for employment will be provided equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, or veteran status.
https://yosemite.peopleadmin.com/ Please include the following with your application: Cover letter: Individuals interested in this position will state in a (five pages or less) letter of application specifically why they are interested in the position, how they meet the criteria and qualifications for the position (ideal characteristics, essential duties and responsibilities, knowledge of, and ability to), and how they meet the desirable characteristics (education and experience). Resume: Applicants will also submit a current resume of professional experience, accomplishments, educational background, and other pertinent information.
Yosemite Community College District P.O. Box 4065 (95352) 2201 Blue Gum Avenue Modesto, CA 95358 www.yosemite.edu