Vice President of Finance & Operations - Hibbing Campus

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Working Title:

Vice President of Finance & Operations - Hibbing Campus

Institution:

Minnesota North College

Classification Title:

MnSCU Administrator 8

Bargaining Unit / Union:

220: Minnesota State Administrator's Plan

City:

Grand Rapids

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

$98,500.00 - $157,000.00

Job Description

Minnesota North College is seeking to fill a permanent, full-time Vice President of Finance and Operations located at the Hibbing Campus.

The Vice President of Finance and Operations is responsible for finance, facilities and operational leadership for the Minnesota North College composed of six campuses in Northeast Minnesota, including Hibbing, Itasca, Mesabi Range (Eveleth & Virginia), Rainy River and Vermilion, reporting to the Minnesota North College President. 

The Vice President of Finance and Operations provides vision, leadership, and strategic direction for college-wide budget development, monitoring and forecasting, fiscal affairs, facilities, auxiliary enterprises, institutional research, information technology, risk management, and safety/security programs.  This position serves on the Executive Leadership and President Leadership Teams and reports directly to the college President.  As a senior leader of the college and member of the Executive Leadership team, this position provides critical input to the President on key college issues and opportunities.

This position requires occasional travel to Minnesota North College campuses.

Work Location: HIBBING Campus.

Salary Range: $108,596 - $173,093

DEADLINE TO APPLY:  September 23, 2024 at 12:01 am

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Includes low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and one floating holiday and 11 paid holidays each year. Learn more at: https://mn.gov/mmb/segip/

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• High level administrative experience in a medium to large organization.
• Experience in financial analysis, planning, forecasting, and budgeting with demonstrated accuracy in forecasting financial positioning; ability to analyze, interpret, and effectively communicate statistical information to internal and external customers of the college.
• Strong interpersonal/human relation skills.
• High level of skill in leadership, management, supervisory, organizational, and human relations.
• Genuine commitment to inclusiveness and shared governance in leadership and decision making.
• Knowledge of principals of continuous improvement and quality management.
• Ability to identify and address issues and concerns in a diplomatic and sensitive manner.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• High degree of computer literacy, including proficiency and demonstrated ability to use technology to develop business process efficiencies.
• Commitment to diversity as well as a demonstrated ability to work successfully with persons of diverse backgrounds including sensitivity to their needs and concerns.
• Valid Minnesota Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualification 

• Experience in higher education.
• Experience in college auxiliaries.
• Certified Public Accountant certification.
• Thorough understanding of the collective bargaining process and skill in the administration of collective bargaining agreements.
• Experience with facilities master planning, capital budget requests, and building construction activities.
• Experience with and commitment to sustainability, energy efficiency, and environmental stewardship.
• Knowledge of environmental safety, security operations, and emergency response planning.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong community and business relationships.

Other Requirements

Please upload the following information with your application:

• Cover letter
• A current resume
• A list of three professional