College President jobs in Temple, TX

Position Summary & Essential Duties

The following duties and responsibilities, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s), and physical requirements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. The information listed below is not intended to be construed as a complete listing of all duties and responsibilities, KSA’s, and physical requirements required of this position since changes to the position may occur at any time or additional requirements may be added over the course of time.

SUMMARY:
Under general supervision of the Vice President, Administrative Services and CFO, directs the Colleges’ financial operations, sets strategic direction, and recommends institutional policy for formulating strategies for developing and implementing the College budget.

Qualifications (Required and Preferred)

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL AND WORK REQUIREMENTS (MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS):
Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field and six (6) years directly related, full-time work experience or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field and eight (8) years directly related, full-time work experience. Work experience should consist of governmental, non-profit or for-profit accounting/finance, public accounting or any combination. Work experience should illustrate progressively higher levels of work duties and responsibilities.

PREFERRED:
CPA licensure

CERTIFICATION OR LICENSES:
None

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent:

• Participates in development, implementation, and maintenance of College policies, objectives, short- and long-range planning.
• Develops and establishes policies and objectives consistent with those of the College to ensure efficient operation of individual departments.
• Consults and coordinates with College officials to develop capital improvement program(s) for the College. Oversee accounting of expenditures related to construction projects.
• Collaborates with departments and administration to establish goals and priorities to meet institutional needs.
• Performs various financial services for the Temple College Foundation, including bank reconciliation, endowment activity, and financial statement preparation.
• Oversees the annual budget development process for the College and ensures that all applicable laws and regulations are followed during budget and tax rate adoption.
• Oversees and administers changes to the adopted budget through the transfer or amendment processes.
• Performs periodic cost and productivity analyses of College departments, programs or other functions.
• Plans and coordinates the analysis, design, programming, timely implementation, and testing of applications projects; specifically, the implementation of Ellucian Colleague products and modules affecting Administrative Services departments.
• Participates as a member of management team in planning, problem resolution, and reviewing department performance.
• Oversees the supervision of personnel, which includes work allocation, training, promotion and enforcement of internal procedures and controls, and problem resolution; evaluates performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions.
• Develops and coordinates programs and initiatives to ensure quality of performance and currency of skills among staff within the College.
• Oversees the Purchasing Department and ensures the College abides by all applicable procurement processes and purchasing laws, regulations and College legal and local policies.
• Assists with successful completion of the financial audit and preparation of the annual financial report.
• Completes various state and federal audits as required.
• Oversees the Accounting Department and ensures financial reports comply with the standards set forth by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board.
• Oversees the accounting for all federal, state and other grants, and ensures the College abides by the financial rules and regulations applicable to each grant.
• Develops, maintains or oversees the development of financial, tax and payroll reports to a variety of states and federal agencies and other interested parties.
• Oversees the Department of Student Accounts (Business Office) and ensures the College complies with all state and federal laws and regulations and ensures the Business Office abides by best practices to effectively manage the tuition and fee revenue cycle.
• Develops internal control policies, identifies risks within the College’s financial systems and practices and develops or maintains mitigating controls, and provides for the periodic testing of the College’s internal controls.
• Perform job-related or other duties as assigned.

• Display empathy and positive regard for others in written, verbal and non-verbal communications.
• Work with colleagues and students by practicing punctuality, respect for deadlines, collaborative problem solving, and honest communication.
• Be friendly and collegial with co-workers, faculty, students, staff, and visitors to the campus.
• Build trusting relationships by acting with integrity, courtesy, and responsibility, even in the face of stress or demanding workplace conditions.
• Maintain proficiency as needed and approved by attending trainings, reading job-related materials, and meeting with others in area of responsibility.
• Dress appropriately for a workplace with frequent customer service interaction and community outreach.
• Meet all required standards of confidentiality. Keep work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
• As a Temple College Employee, actively engage in the Temple College mission of creating a culture of caring by providing excellent customer service to all internal and external customers and embracing the core values of Temple College: Excellence, Integrity, Community, and Respect.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities & Physical Demands

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of contemporary business practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures.
• Knowledge of financial/business analysis techniques.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management.
• Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.

• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to direct multi-department technical and administrative staff.