Strategic AVP, Business Services & Operations

Miami Dade College; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami Dade College seeks an accomplished Associate Vice Provost, Business Services to provide strategic leadership and oversight for college-wide business operations, including purchasing, risk management, auxiliary services, and asset management.

The role partners with College leadership to protect assets, enhance services, and strengthen financial performance across campuses, driving innovation and efficiency through well-structured organizational practices and executive decision‑making.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Management, or a related field with seven years of management experience in budgeting, financial management, risk management, auxiliary services, or a related area; OR Bachelor's degree with eleven years of progressive management experience in the respective fields.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends and travel between campuses.
• Strong communication, leadership, and executive decision-making skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for College-wide business and auxiliary services, driving innovation, operational efficiency, service quality, and revenue generation.
• Lead risk management, safety, loss control, insurance, and asset protection programs.
• Oversee auxiliary operations and vendor relationships for bookstore, food service, vending, and other revenue-generating services.
• Provide leadership for procurement and property/asset management, ensuring sound business practices and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets and conduct cost, revenue, productivity, and financial analyses to improve fiscal and operational performance.
• Establish effective organizational structures, workflows, staffing models, policies, and procedures that support College priorities.
• Recruit, develop, supervise, and evaluate professional staff across business and auxiliary service operations.
• Partner with the Vice Provost and Chief Financial Officer in developing long-range financial plans for operating and capital resources.
• Represent Business Affairs on College committees and workgroups, providing expertise in financial management, procurement, risk management, real estate, property management, and auxiliary operations.
• Build productive relationships with internal stakeholders, vendors, governmental agencies, and other external partners.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Fiscal management

Procurement

Risk management

Vendor management

Regulatory compliance

Executive communication

Staff development

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Education

MBA, Finance, Accounting, Management or related field

Bachelor's degree with 11+ years of progressive management experience

Job description

Miami Dade College seeks an accomplished Associate Vice Provost, Business Services to provide strategic leadership and oversight for college-wide business operations, including purchasing, risk management, auxiliary services, and asset management.

The role partners with College leadership to protect assets, enhance services, and strengthen financial performance across campuses, driving innovation and efficiency through well-structured organizational practices and executive decision‑making.