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Vice President of Finance and Administration

Vice President of Finance and Administration
Brightpoint Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education and is one of the largest of Virginia's 23 community colleges. The college is located within the Greater Richmond metropolitan area. It serves students and the community at its two campuses, in Chester and Midlothian; online; and in locations throughout its service area.
Brightpoint Community College invites applications for the position of Vice President of Finance and Administration (VPFA). This senior executive leadership role is responsible for providing strategic, operational, and fiscal leadership for the College's administrative and financial functions. Reporting directly to the President, the VPFA oversees Financial Services (Business Office, General Accounting, Budgeting, and Fixed Assets), Human Resources, Information Technology, Facilities Management, and Safety and Security across two campuses serving more than 15,000 credit and non-credit students annually.
The VPFA plays a critical role in ensuring the College's financial sustainability, operational effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and the strength of its physical and technological infrastructure. As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, the VPFA partners with academic and administrative leaders to support student success, institutional effectiveness, and the College's strategic priorities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Executive Leadership and Strategic Planning
- Finance and Business Operations
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Facilities, Safety, and Security
- Compliance, Risk Management and Institutional Effectiveness
- Collaboration and Communication
KSA's/Required Qualifications:
- Master's degree in accounting, business administration, finance, public administration, higher education administration, or a related field from an accredited institution.
- At least 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in higher education or the public sector.
- Demonstrated experience overseeing multiple functional areas of a college or business.
- Strong knowledge of public-sector finance, budgeting, and regulatory compliance.
- Proven ability to lead large, complex departments and manage change effectively.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
Successful completion and passing of a background check is required.
Additional Considerations:
- Experience in a community college or multi-campus higher education environment.
- Experience with system-level governance and state funding models.
- Demonstrated commitment to student success and shared governance.
FOR FULL DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS, please visit: https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/94566.
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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