Vice President, Finance & Strategy

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position.  A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For®" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-CyFair

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Located in suburban northwest Houston in the heart of the CyFair Community, the college provides a full range of offerings including unique programs in fire science technology, logistics management and sonography. Since opening our award winning campus in 2003, the college has experienced record growth and supports an exciting learning environment that brings together state-of-the-art technology and active, collaborative learning.

Location address is 9191 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, TX 77433.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Vice President of Finance and Strategy - CyFair, oversees financial services, auxiliary support and implementation, and strategic initiative and planning for CyFair. The position services as a Financial and Administrative Officer and the Chief Ethics Officer for a Lone Star College campus and its centers. The position leads the effort to maintain project timelines and ensures their successful completion. Provides leadership and oversight for all campus financial management, such as budgets, revenue, contracts, planning, and projections as applicable. Oversight encompasses administrative areas including, but not limited to, business services and business operations. The position reports to the campus President and serves as a member on the campus cabinet.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for the financial planning of assigned campus and departments. Projects and monitors revenue and expenditures. Analyzes and coordinates budget development within guidelines established by LSC policies and limitations
• Directs campus leadership in the areas of fiscal accountability, including final responsibility for all financial transactions, record keeping, report preparation, and financial and payroll document control
• Advises and guides the campus President and the Sr. Associate Vice Chancellor, Administrative Services regarding strategic initiatives and planning, and assists in the development and review of policies
• Oversees and supports the implementation and execution of campus culture, mission, and vision, as guided by the Chancellor's Goals and LSC Focus.
• Manages and provides leadership to the Business Office that include but are not limited to overseeing student accounts, cashiering, third party billing, collections, cash management, and customer service for all LSC students.
• Directly responsible for auxiliary services at assigned campus location to include, but not limited to, bookstore, food and café services, lockers, and campus retail stores, etc. Collaborates with the system office auxiliary services department
• Charged with developing and implementing unified protocols across the system. The goal is to enhance efficiency and operational functionality throughout the organization, while working with other LSC leadership
• Ensures that the assigned campus complies with all relevant internal and external rules, regulations, guidelines, and contractual requirements, as well as with LSC standard policies and procedures established by the system office
• Serves as liaison between system office and a variety of departments and LSC leadership, and serves on various project teams as appropriate
• Creates and maintains positive community interaction and partnerships, both internal and external
• Serves as Chief Ethics Officer for campus and its centers
• Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Advanced knowledge of business, accounting, budget software/applications
• Ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and develop actionable strategies
• Proven ability to effectively communicate with System faculty and staff and the general public including verbal, written, and electronic communication
• Ability to oversee, plan, and implement major projects and services for the organization
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment that requires incumbent to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs
• Ability to perform work that encompasses advanced technical, scientific, legal, or mathematical concepts
• Ability to determine goals, policies, and desired outcomes for multiple units
• Ability to manage the budget within an assigned department and to determine allocation of budget among departments
• Ability to successfully handle purchasing authority of over $25,000 without supervisory approval

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:  

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, and other general office equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree and at least 10 years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience must include at least 5 years in a management level position

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working in higher education and corporate organizations
• Experience in finance leadership
• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Salary

Hiring salary range is $141,856 - $163,135. 

Lone Star College provides a hiring salary range for all posted full-time non-faculty positions.  Where your salary offer would fall in that range is determined by your related experience and education.  Should you receive an offer of employment from Lone Star College, the resume submitted in the application process will be utilized to calculate your salary offer.  The information outlined below will provide the Office of Human Resources everything needed to determine an accurate starting salary.

Your resume should provide a complete picture of your work experience.  The resume should include the following information for each position listed:

• Length of time (specific months and years) of employment
• If the position was full time or part time
• If the position was paid or unpaid
• Level of degree completed including date earned.
• Unofficial transcript for highest earned degree

Additionally, any certifications listed as required or preferred in the Lone Star College job description should be included in the resume submitted.

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment and excellent work/life balance. This includes a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package, a generous number of paid holidays and vacation days, wellness programs, tuition waiver, professional development opportunities and more.

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How to Apply

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY

We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered.

Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year.  By selecting the option to receive notifications on your profile, you will begin receiving electronic communication regarding new opportunities with Lone Star College (LSC).

If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone, or email to schedule an interview.

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More information on the E-Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.