Southwestern Community College District (SWCCD) is committed to meeting the educational goals of its students in an inclusive environment that promotes intellectual growth and develops human potential. We are the leader in equitable education that transforms the lives of students and communities.

SWCCD employees are collegial and collaborative. They demonstrate the highest degree of professionalism, integrity and respect when interacting with students, colleagues, leadership and members of the Jaguar community. Our employees actively honor and respect diversity to foster a safe and welcoming community where all are inspired to participate and realize a sense of belonging.

Incumbents exhibit an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, and employees, including those with physical or learning disabilities, and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

Description

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
The Assistant Superintendent/Vice President for Business & Financial Affairs (ASVPBFA) reports directly to the Superintendent/President, provides District-wide leadership, supervision and oversight for Business & Financial Affairs, including  planning, all financial and accounting services, to include budget planning and development, business operations, and payroll; leads all facilities, health and wellness center and auxiliary operations to include maintenance and operations, construction and bond management, bookstore, and food services operations.  The ASVPBFA may serve as the Superintendent/President’s designee of the District in the absence of the Superintendent/President; supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned staff. The ASVPBFA is the chief business officer for the District.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTIC
Is a committed, dynamic administrative leader who embraces cultural competence, inclusive participation, and sets a management standard of leadership ensuring accurate and timely processes and procedures in support of student success and achievement. This leader is committed to transparency, accountability, and effective communication.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 
Master’s Degree 
AND 
One (1) year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator’s administrative assignment.
 
Demonstrate equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity, to and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and working environment.
 
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
A Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Masters of Business Administration, or earned doctorate from an accredited institution is desirable.
Three (3) years progressively responsible administrative experience including leadership and senior management experience.

• Operations, services, and activities of a Business and Financial Affairs Division.
• Public business and financial administration theory, principles, and practices and their application to a wide variety of programs and procedures.
• Principles and practices of program and project design, development, implementation, and administration.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Prepare and present comprehensive, effective oral and written reports.
• Provide leadership in the development and maintenance of an operational budget.
• Methods and techniques of designing and implementing Business and Financial Affairs related programs and projects including technology programs and projects.
• Experience working in a community college environment with education centers/extended sites and collegial consultation. 
• A proven track record of meeting the needs of culturally, ethnically, and economically diverse, faculty, students and staff. 
• Leading through a lens of equity and race consciousness.
• Leadership in developing, implementing, supervising and evaluating relevant accounting, finance, facilities and risk management functions.
• Serve as a resource for enrollment management processes.
• Developing and administering instructional program budgets, including external grant funding.
• Applying local, state and federal regulations budget, financial, risk management, and facility affairs, including accreditation.
• Working with college participatory governance groups in a collective bargaining environment.
• Supervising, mentoring and evaluating classified professionals and administrators.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills using teamwork, tact, patience, and courtesy.

Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
 

1. Provide administrative leadership for the Business & Financial Affairs Division including oversight and direct involvement in assigned services and operations; plan and administer assigned services and functions, including business operations, auxiliary services, including food services, health and wellness center, bookstore operations, and risk management activities, programs, and operations.
2. Administer and lead the District’s financial affairs in accordance with State/Federal laws, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), principles and procedures of Governmental and Fund Accounting, Board policies, and administrative regulations.
3. Monitor all pertinent legislation including California Education Code and Title 5 Code of Regulations, and court decisions that may relate to Business and Financial Affairs functions; assume responsibility for interpretation of, and compliance with, Federal and State laws and regulations relating to Business and Financial Affairs.
4. Oversee the development and administration of the District’s annual budget.
5. Engage in short and long-range financial planning.
6. Serve as the financial agent of the District; assume responsibility for collecting and providing updated financial information as well as accounting for, safeguarding, and investing District funds.
7. Plan, organize, and direct all aspects of business related programs; assume responsibility for implementation, interpretation, revision, and evaluation of the District’s financial condition.
8. Assist Superintendent/President in formulating the business policies to be recommended to the Governing Board.
9. Conduct financial analysis and prepares reports necessary for the effective management and operation of the District.
10. Prepare required and present reports for the State Chancellor’s Office and Governing Board.
11. Maintain perpetual inventory of all properties of the District.
12. Plan and implement all annual audits.
13. Implement the Educational and Facilities Master Plans, which may include student housing respectively; oversee the preparation of annual plans for the major units within the Business & Financial Affairs Division and evaluate the attainment of goals.
14. Provide leadership in collective bargaining and contract administration activities; may serve on the District’s negotiating team with faculty unions; maintain confidentiality regarding issues related to negotiations and collective bargaining matters; ensure compliance with labor union contracts; and serve as a resource to assist in addressing faculty grievances.
15. Review legislation affecting college business management and advises Superintendent/President.

Supplemental Information

SALARY SCHEDULE: Unrepresented Administrators (Download PDF reader)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

This is a non-telecommuting position.

1. Indoor office work environment
2. Driving to various locations inside and outside of the district.

TENTATIVE TIMELINE: Any application received after the initial screening deadline is not guaranteed a review.

Application Process:

A confirmation email will be sent once your application packet has been successfully submitted.

It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all required application materials are submitted by the initial screening deadline date, including a current resume, and unofficial transcripts showing awarded degree(s) and completion date, as well as any relevant certifications, diplomas, or licenses that demonstrate you meet the minimum qualifications of the position. Failure to submit supporting documentations may result in an incomplete application.

A separate, complete application packet is required for each position for which you are applying for. All materials included in your application packet become SWCCD property, will not be returned, will not be copied, and will be considered for this opening only.

A screening committee will evaluate applicants, taking into account the breadth and depth of relevant education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities. Selected applicants will be invited for an interview.

 

INTERVIEW TRAVEL COSTS MUST BE BORNE BY THE APPLICANT.

 

If additional positions become available in this classification, applications received in response to this posting may be considered for those additional positions for up to 90 days after final board approval.

Candidates selected for employment with SWCCD must be fingerprinted by an electronic fingerprinting service (i.e. LiveScan) within 10 days of employment; provide clearance of tuberculosis (dated within the past 4 years and renewed every four years as a condition of continued employment) within 60 days of employment; provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Successful candidate selected may be assigned to any of the campus sites (Chula Vista, Crown Cove, National City, Otay Mesa, and/or San Ysidro).

 

American with Disabilities (ADA):

Reasonable accommodations will be provided to candidates with verified disabilities. Accommodation requests should be made as soon as practical by calling Human Resources at (619) 482-6395.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

As an Equal Opportunity Employer and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, SWCCD will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

SWCCD shall not discriminate against any person in employment or in any program affiliated with the SWCCD on the basis of age, ancestry, color, ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, race, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.


Notice of Availability of the Annual Security Report:

SWCCD is committed to assisting all members of the community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report is available on the SWCPD website.

If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security Report, which contains this information, you can stop by the College Police Department or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (619) 482-6390.


Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Plan (DAAPP):

More information about the DAAPP, including the Biennial report and additional resources can be found in the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program website.