Deputy Superintendent for Finance and Support

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Military Institute seeks a Deputy Superintendent for Finance and Support to serve as the chief financial and administrative officer. You will oversee budgeting, accounting, facilities, and capital projects, with delegated authority to contract and manage Institute operations, subject to policy and Board approval.

You will report to the Superintendent and guide a multi-million dollar operating budget, coordinating closely with key state and affiliated bodies to advance institutional

Qualifications

• Academic credentials in a relevant field of business, finance, public administration, or higher education.
• A distinguished record of financial stewardship, budgeting, and strategic planning for capital and non-capital projects.
• Understanding of challenges in undergraduate public higher education in Virginia and the US.
• Experience with government agencies, legislative bodies, or external partners to advance institutional priorities.
• Experience leading and managing multifaceted and decentralized organizations.
• Superior interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Understanding and commitment to VMI mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Directs financial accounting and reporting, budget preparation and administration, and capital outlay oversight.
• Oversees operation and maintenance of facilities, procurement, and auxiliary services.
• Plans and directs capital outlay projects and Post Facilities Master Plan development.
• Represents Institute in relations with SCHEV, CSSBO, and VHEPC and coordinates with leadership.

Skills

Financial stewardship

Budgeting

Capital planning

Public administration

Higher education

Leadership

Education

Finance/public administration degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Title

Deputy Superintendent for Finance and Support

State Role Title

Administrative - Lecturer

Hiring Range

$225K-$250K

Pay Band

UG

Agency

Virginia Military Institute

Location

Virginia Military Institute

Agency Website

www.vmi.edu

Recruitment Type

General Public - G

Job Duties

The Deputy Superintendent is the chief financial and administrative officer of the Institute and is responsible for financial accounting and reporting, preparation and administration of the budget, operation and maintenance of the physical plant, planning and direction of capital outlay projects, procurement, the museum system, infirmary services, cadet counseling, auxiliary services, and government relations.

The Deputy Superintendent has delegated authority, with approval from the Board of Visitors, to enter into contracts and conduct Institute business, subject to Institute policy and the regulations of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Reporting Relationships & Responsibilities

The Deputy Superintendent for Finance and Support is appointed by, and reports directly to, the Superintendent. The Deputy Superintendent for Finance and Support provides executive oversight of the Institute's operating budget of approximately $125 million, which includes a combination of $33.2 million from state general funds, $52 million in cadet tuition, fees, and sales revenue, and $36 million in private and local funds.

In addition, the Deputy Superintendent for Finance and Support partners closely with the VMI Alumni Agencies, a separate 501(c)(3) organization devoted to the mission of the Institute, with an approximately $900 million endowment.

• Senior Director for Finance and Support


• Director of Finance and Budget


• Director for Government Relations


• Institute Physician


• Director of the Center for Cadet Counseling


• Director of Auxiliary Services


• Director of the Museum System


• Director of Facilities Management


• Executive Secretary

Specific Responsibilities

• Directing the review of programs for financial and administrative services and developing improvements related to quality, transparency, and efficiency.


• Overseeing the development and maintenance of the VMI Six-Year Plan.


• Overseeing the administration of each office, including planning, reviewing, evaluating, and redesigning functions, activities, programs, reporting systems, and other operations as deemed appropriate.


• Overseeing capital outlay project planning and management and providing regular reports on the status of projects and plans.


• Overseeing the development of the Post Facilities Master Plan, including capital and non-capital improvement plans (CIP).


• Meeting with members of the Board of Visitors, the Alumni Agencies Boards, and other groups to discuss financial and administrative issues.


• Reviewing departmental staffing and determining the need for additional or reduced full-time and part-time employees.


• Establishing priorities for departmental personnel and non-personnel budget requests.


• Serving as Chair of the Violence Prevention Committee, Threat Assessment Team, Agency Risk Management and Internal Control Standards Oversight Committee, and Institute Alcohol and Other Drugs Committee.


• Maintaining close coordination with key leaders at the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV), the Council of State Supported Business Officers (CSSBO), and the Virginia Higher Education Purchasing Cooperative (VHEPC).

The Successful Candidate Will Possess

• Academic credentials in a relevant field of business, finance, public administration, or higher education.


• A distinguished record of financial stewardship, budgeting, and strategic planning for capital and non-capital projects.


• An understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with undergraduate public higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and throughout the United States.


• Experience working with government agencies, legislative bodies, governing boards, or external partners to advance institutional priorities.


• Experience leading and managing multifaceted and decentralized organizations.


• Superior interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, including the ability to present complex information to diverse audiences.


• An understanding of and commitment to the mission, vision, values, traditions, and distinctive educational model of the Virginia Military Institute.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• An advanced degree in business, finance, public administration, or higher education.


• Strategic leadership or management experience in an educational or nonprofit setting.


• Experience with NCAA athletics, auxiliary services, and other mission-critical services that may not be self-supporting.


• Experience with risk management and crisis leadership.

Compensation

Compensation will be commensurate with experience which includes salary, comprehensive benefits package, and a residence on Post.