Roanoke College · 3 months ago
Vice President for Finance and Administration and Treasurer
Salem, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expRoanoke College is a nationally ranked residential liberal arts college located in Virginia, dedicated to providing transformative educational experiences. The Vice President for Finance and Administration and Treasurer will serve as the chief financial and administrative officer, leading the modernization of financial and administrative systems while ensuring institutional sustainability and financial transparency.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Engage as a highly collaborative, forthright, transparent, practical, and entrepreneurial leader
Serve as a key institutional leader in developing and implementing a forward-looking financial strategy that enhances Roanoke’s fiscal health and supports innovation
Provide strategic oversight for all financial and administrative operations of the college, including: Comprehensive long-range financial planning and budgeting. Oversight of the annual audit, reporting, controls, and compliance Facilities and capital renewal planning, including deferred maintenance management Auxiliary services (e.g., dining, campus store, etc.)
Partner with the president, senior leaders, and trustees to lead the redesign of Roanoke’s business model, moving toward a thriving future state concurrent with a transparent, performance-based framework that aligns with strategic priorities and promotes financial stewardship
Serve as treasurer to the Board of Trustees and staff the finance committee, building and grounds committee, investment committee, and share leadership for the audit, risk, and compliance committee, providing timely and accessible financial reporting, scenario planning, and long-term fiscal forecasting
Champion a continuous improvement and operational excellence culture by modernizing systems, improving service delivery, and increasing institutional agility
Collaborate closely with the vice president for enrollment management and the vice president for academic affairs to align financial planning with student recruitment, academic innovation, and enrollment goals
Work alongside the vice president for advancement to develop and execute capital and endowment strategies in support of campus renewal, student success, and institutional transformation
Partner with the associate vice president for facilities management to lead facilities planning, renewal, and construction, ensuring accessibility, sustainability, and alignment with the college’s residential learning mission
Partner with the associate vice president for human resources to strengthen human resources strategy and operations to attract, develop, and retain exceptional talent
Partner with the chief information officer to lead the development and implementation of a 21st-century IT strategy that aligns technology investments with institutional goals, enhances academic and administrative functions, and ensures cybersecurity, data integrity, and long-term adaptability in a rapidly evolving digital landscape
Cultivate a high-performing administrative team, providing mentorship, leadership development, and opportunities for cross-functional collaboration and innovation
Partner with the associate vice president for auxiliary services to ensure that services align with strategic priorities, while focusing on data-informed continuous improvement, achieving high standards of service quality, student satisfaction, and fiscal accountability
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, public administration, or a related field
Ten years of progressive leadership experience in finance and administration, preferably within higher education or a similarly complex nonprofit organization
Preferred
An MBA, MPA, or other relevant advanced degree, or a CPA license
Demonstrated success leading financial strategy, designing and implementing new budget models, and managing complex operations
A track record of leading cross-functional teams through change with integrity, empathy, clarity, and transparency
Strong knowledge of capital planning, debt management, financial systems, and regulatory compliance
Familiarity with HR and IT operations and a demonstrated ability to modernize administrative systems
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial concepts to diverse stakeholders, including trustees, faculty, and staff
A collaborative spirit and the ability to build trust and shared accountability across organizational lines
A commitment to student-centered decision-making and an understanding of how financial strategy supports the academic mission and student experience
An unwavering commitment to fostering well-being and belonging in institutional practices and workplace culture
A deep belief in the transformational potential of higher education
Company
Roanoke College
Roanoke College is a school in Salem.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jonathan Lee
Director of Strategic Partnerships for Student & Alumni Success
Terri Fox
Chief Information Officer
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