Vice President for Finance and Administration

City University of New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waivers for graduate study

Extensive health plans

Retirement/pension benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Queensborough Community College in Bayside, Queens, part of The City University of New York, seeks an accomplished Vice President for Finance and Administration to guide financial strategy, operations, and facilities.

The VPFA will partner with the President and Cabinet, align resources with strategic priorities, and steward systems that advance student success, institutional excellence, and innovation. Hybrid work with substantial onsite presence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; eight years of related experience.
• Progressive executive leadership experience in finance, administration, operations, facilities, or related areas within a complex organization.
• Experience serving as a strategic advisor to senior leadership and guiding change initiatives.
• Ability to build collaborative partnerships across diverse stakeholder groups and governance bodies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee finance and budget operations.
• Lead business and fiscal management, accounting and treasury functions.
• Direct procurement, asset management, and facilities management.
• Coordinate capital planning and related administrative operations.
• Provide strategic counsel to the President and participate in governance initiatives.

Skills

Executive leadership

Finance leadership

Operations management

Facilities management

Strategic planning

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Vice President for Finance and Administration

Queensborough Community College (QCC) seeks an exceptional leader to serve as its next Vice President for Finance and Administration (VPFA).

Reporting directly to the President and serving as a member of the President's Cabinet, the VPFA is more than the College's chief financial and administrative officer. This individual will serve as a strategic partner, trusted advisor, and servant leader who will steward the resources that make our mission possible.

This is an extraordinary opportunity to join Queensborough at a pivotal moment. Having successfully completed an ambitious strategic planning cycle, the College is building on that momentum as we position ourselves for the future. We seekaVicePresidentwhounderstandsthatfinanceandadministrationarenotsimply operationalfunctions,butpowerfuldriversofstudent success,institutionalexcellence,andinnovation.

At Queensborough, we believe that every funding decision is an opportunity to advance our mission, strengthen our students’ experiences, and invest in the future of our community.WeareseekingaVicePresident whoembracesthisphilosophyandisenergized bythechallengeofaligningresources,systems,andoperationswiththeCollege'sstrategicpriorities.

The successful candidate will be an engaged and collaborative partner who is eager to understand the organization, listen deeply, build trust, and cultivate strong relationships across the College. We seek someone who enjoys creating effective systems, increasingtransparency,andfosteringacultureof continuous improvement and service. Theidealcandidatewillbringboth strategicvisionandoperationalexpertise,helpingtheCollegenavigatechangewhilebuildingthefoundationnecessaryforlong-termsuccess.

If you are inspired by the transformative power of public higher education, energized by mission driven leadership, and excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of a remarkable institution and the students it serves, we invite your application.

Areas of Responsibility

• Finance and Budget Operations
• Business and Fiscal Management
• Accounting and Treasury Functions
• Procurement and Asset Management
• Accounts Payable and Bursar Operations
• Facilities Management
• Buildings and Grounds
• Transportation Services
• Public Safety and Security
• Environmental Health and Safety
• Capital Planning and Related Administrative Operations

The Vice President also serves as Treasurer and Board member of affiliated entities, supports the Queensborough Community College Fund, and represents the College on CUNY-wide councils, committees, and collaborative initiatives.

Work will be performed in a hybrid manner with a minimum of 70% onsite presence.

About Queensborough Community College

Located in Bayside, Queens, one of the most diverse counties in the United States, Queensborough Community College is one of seven community colleges within The City University of New York, the nation's largest urban public university system.

Serving thousands of students each year, Queensborough offers more than 30 academic programs spanning the liberal arts, sciences, business, engineering technologies, health sciences, education, and the arts. We are deeply committed to equity, opportunity, and student success.

What distinguishes Queensborough is our culture of care. We are a community that values relationships, collaboration, transparency, and shared responsibility. We are ambitious about what our students can achieve and equally committed to supporting one another as colleagues.

CUNY is an equal opportunity employer, is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce, and is dedicated to recruiting and retaining professionals who share the College’s commitment to equity. It welcomes nominations of, and applications from, members of protected groups including minorities, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, as well as others who would bring additional perspectives to the university’s mission. Candidates with demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusiveness through their service are also encouraged to apply. One of Queensborough Community College’s greatest strengths, and a necessary element of excellence, is the diversity of our community. We strive to attract and nurture a talented and diverse faculty and staff that proudly reflect the unique character of the local Queens community, the most diverse county in the United States.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position is in CUNY's Executive Compensation Plan. All executive positions require a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Progressive executive leadership experience in finance, administration, operations, facilities, or related areas within a complex organization.
2. Demonstrated success aligning financial planning, budget development, and resource allocation with institutional strategic priorities and organizational goals.
3. Experience serving as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, contributing to organization-wide planning, decision-making, and change management initiatives.
4. A record of building collaborative partnerships across diverse stakeholder groups, including shared governance bodies, employee groups, community partners, and external organizations.
5. Demonstrated success improving organizational effectiveness through process improvement, systems development, innovation, and operational efficiencies.
6. Experience leading and developing high-performing teams through a transparent, collaborative, and servant leadership approach that fosters trust, accountability, and continuous improvement.
7. A demonstrated commitment to advancing student success and creating an environment where students, faculty, and staff can thrive.

CUNY TITLE

Vice President

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary range : $200,000 - $220,000.

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

CLOSING DATE

October 30, 2026.

Review of resumes to begin immediately.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.