Vice President Business Affairs

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A community college is seeking a Vice President of Business Affairs to serve as the Chief Business Officer, responsible for fiscal affairs and administrative services. This role requires strategic leadership and operational oversight to maintain financial health and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree, extensive experience in financial management, and skills in community relations and economic development. Competitive salary and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• 7 years of progressively responsible related work experience.
• Experience in economic development at a community college.
• Experience in community relations and governmental affairs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fiscal affairs and regulatory compliance.
• Lead financial services and funding opportunities.
• Manage overall budget and ensure financial stability.
• Direct finance and accounting functions of the college.
• Provide leadership to staff and ensure professional development.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Strategic planning

Community relations

Education

Master's degree in a related area

Master's degree in business administration or CPA

Job description

The Vice President of Business Affairs serves as the College’s Chief Business Officer and is responsible to the President for all matters related to fiscal affairs, administrative services, and information technologies.

This role provides strategic leadership and operational oversight to ensure the financial health, regulatory compliance, and administrative efficiency of the College. The incumbent will plan, direct, and administer a comprehensive business and administrative operations division, managing professionals engaged in budgeting, accounting, IT, and procurement.

The position also plays a key role in long-range planning, resource allocation, and institutional effectiveness, while representing the College in community, state, and governmental affairs.

Provides leadership of financial services and strategic direction for the financial future of the college. Explores opportunities for funding sources. Determines contingency plan for modifications in current funding streams. Maintains financial controls to ensure the financial stability of the college and ensures that financial activities are conducted within state and federal guidelines.

Provides oversight to ensure federal funds, including financial aid, student loans, and grants, are managed properly.

Responsible for the development and control of the overall budget of the college and the management of all cash balances. Develops, evaluates, and implements internal controls to protect the assets of the college, and provides leadership for all internal and external auditing of the college.

Directs all college finance and accounting functions, including auxiliary services and workforce education (continuing education).

Provides leadership and supervision to employees and departments within the reporting structure. Ensures focus on the success of campus goals through professional development, training, continuous improvement, recruiting, and retention of talent.

Provides leadership and guidance on SCC financial and business operations by representing areas of responsibility through service on the President's Cabinet, the Executive Finance Committee, representation to the Area Commission, and other appropriate committees.

Represents the College through numerous community and state affiliations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related area plus seven years of progressively responsible related work experience.
• Master's degree in business administration or Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Experience in economic development at a community/technical college; experience in community relations and governmental affairs.

Spartanburg Community College is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.