Executive Strategy & Operations Leader — Higher Ed

Isothermal Community College | Part Time Campus Assistant-Maintenance/Grounds; Sefton; On-site; GBP 87,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Isothermal Community College invites applications for the Vice President of Strategy and Operations (CFO). The role provides strategic leadership to align the college’s operations with its mission, ensuring effective administration and efficient support services across departments.

Responsibilities include long-range planning, budget oversight, capital planning, facilities management, risk mitigation, and HR-related oversight.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of progressively responsible and complex leadership and supervisory experience.
• Master’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in a community college setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and long-range planning for all administrative and auxiliary services.
• Collaborate with the college president to prepare and recommend an annual budget, including management of all fund allocations and capital requests.
• Monitor state, county, and institutional budgets in a manner that supports strategic priorities and advancement of the college.
• Oversee the planning, construction, renovation, and maintenance of college facilities and infrastructure.
• Develop and implement strategies for optimizing the use of physical resources.
• Collaboratively ensure a campus environment that is safe and conducive to learning and student success.
• Lead collegewide recruitment, retention, and professional development planning.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, regulations, and college policies.
• Oversee employee relations, performance management, and the resolution of HR-related issues.
• Collaborate with the college president and other senior leaders to develop, implement, and assess the college’s strategic plan.
• Align operational goals with the overall mission and objectives of the institution.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Identify and assess risks associated with business operations and implement strategies to mitigate them.
• Oversee relationships with external vendors and contractors and negotiate contracts and agreements to secure favorable terms for the college.
• Develop and implement plans for emergency response and business continuity.
• Serve as the point of contact in consultation with legal counsel to represent the interests of the college.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial planning

Budget management

Staff development

Regulatory compliance

Contract negotiation

Communication

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent

Doctorate preferred

Job description

Isothermal Community College invites applications for the Vice President of Strategy and Operations (CFO). The role provides strategic leadership to align the college’s operations with its mission, ensuring effective administration and efficient support services across departments.

Responsibilities include long-range planning, budget oversight, capital planning, facilities management, risk mitigation, and HR-related oversight.