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Vice President of Finance and Administration
Vice President of Finance and Administration
Brightpoint Community College
The Vice President of Finance and Administration (VPFA) is a senior executive leader 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), Information Technology, Facilities Management, and Safety and Security across two campuses serving more than 15,000 credit and non-credit students per year.
The VPFA plays a critical role in ensuring the financial sustainability, operational effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and physical and technological infrastructure of the college. 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
- Information Technology
- Facilities, Safety, and Security
- Grants Administration and Oversight
- Compliance, Risk Management, and Institutional Effectiveness
- Collaboration and Communication
- 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 fiscal 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.

