Executive Vice President of Administration and Finance

Position Information

Howard Community College (HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020.

Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!

This role will serve as a strategic advisor to the college president and senior leadership team, and will direct, coordinate, and facilitate the implementation and management of key strategic initiatives relative to financial management and administrative support services. This includes advising the college president and peer vice presidents on matters relative to administrative services, and budgetary preparation and presentation.

This role oversees all aspects of financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, financial planning and analysis, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cashiering, treasury management, and fiscal reporting. The Executive Vice President also provides leadership for human resources, procurement and contracting, risk management, and other administrative services, ensuring effective stewardship of institutional resources, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and alignment with the College’s strategic priorities.

Reporting to the President, the Executive Vice President will be responsible for the leadership, management and supervision of the finance, procurement and human resources operations of the college. These operations include all financial accounting, accounts payable, payroll, cashiering, accounts receivable, budget preparation and control, human resources operations and contracts of the college.

· Ensures that all business and administrative services under the administration, finance and procurement area promote customer service.

· Responsible for advancing the college’s mission, vision and strategic plan and involving the administration and finance area in the development of these plans.

· Responsible for ensuring effective communication throughout the division and the college community.

· Oversees the preparation and presentation of the college’s capital and operating budget requests.

· Ensures that the college is in compliance with all COMAR regulations and other local, state and federal regulations relating to the administration and finance area.

· Advises the President on matters pertaining to the administration and business functions of the college.

· Leads and oversees the direction and management of the operations of the Finance Office, including finance and accounting, budget preparation and control, payroll, accounts payable, cashiering, accounts receivable, contract management, grant reporting, financial audit and investment of funds, through the Associate Vice President of Finance and Budget.

· Leads and oversees the direction and management of the operations of the Human Resources office including hiring and recruitment practices, professional development and training activities, employee and labor relations, employment records and compensation programs through the Associate Vice President of Human Resources.
· Provides executive leadership for the College’s procurement and contracting enterprise, establishing strategic sourcing initiatives, ensuring regulatory compliance, optimizing vendor partnerships, and safeguarding institutional resources through effective procurement governance and risk management.

· Coordinates all external financial issues with the county and state agencies.

· Develops and implements administrative policies for the division in support of the college.

· Direct the development and implementation of procurement strategies, policies, and procedures that promote transparency, accountability, cost-effectiveness, and responsible use of institutional resources

· Selects, supervises and evaluates associate vice presidents in the division.

· Sets priorities and framework for each function, oversees delegated responsibilities and supports sound administrative decisions and resolves problems in the area.

· Serves as a member of the President’s staff and on other college and community committee