Job Details

Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration

Position Number: 6323447
Location: San Antonio, TX
Position Type: Administrative Vice Presidents

The Alamo Colleges District, one of the largest community college systems in the nation serving Bexar County, Texas, seeks an innovative, collaborative, and mission-driven leader to serve as its next vice chancellor for finance and administration (VCFA).

Alamo Colleges District (ACD) is the fourth largest community college district in Texas serving an eight-county region across the San Antonio metropolitan area. Alamo Colleges District is the largest provider of higher education in South Texas with more than 100,000 students across five colleges (Northeast Lakeview College, Northwest Vista College, Palo Alto College, St. Philip's College, and San Antonio College) and additional off-campus locations. From ACD's formation as a community college district in 1945 through decades of change and expansion, the District has worked to make higher education accessible and affordable for all. Today these five colleges fulfill their mission with a vast array of certificates, courses, and 2-year degrees as well as workforce-oriented bachelor's degrees. ACD credits transfer to four-year universities for those pursuing advanced degrees, workforce development, and continuing education programs to help individuals build new careers and meet the needs of regional businesses. As a Hispanic-Serving System that includes the nation's only college that is both a Historically Black College and a Hispanic-Serving Institution (St. Philips College), ACD and its local partners are committed to ending poverty, enhancing economic and social mobility, and meeting workforce demands by joining forces to help more student's complete college and obtain the necessary skills to hold high-wage and demanding jobs.

Reporting directly to Dr. Mike Flores, Chancellor of the Alamo Colleges District, the vice chancellor for finance and administration serves as the chief financial officer responsible for creating institutional efficiency and effectiveness, as well as for providing strategic, financial, and operational leadership that aligns with and supports the mission, vision, values, goals, and objectives of the Alamo Colleges District in student success and performance excellence. The VCFA also provides leadership to ACD administrators in the areas of budget and finance, facilities, public safety, acquisitions/purchasing, and administration.

The new VCFA will join ACD during a time of significant transformation and opportunity as the District is experiencing exponential growth and has recently been awarded a $987 million bond which represents a major investment in the future of higher education, workforce training, and economic growth across Bexar County. The bond will fund facilities construction, renovation, and expansion to meet the region's rising educational and workforce needs. Projects include the development of new academic and workforce centers and upgrades across the district's five colleges. While the growth and bond award represent incredible opportunities for impact, the VCFA also will have the ability to support the District's efforts to meet established funding criteria as outlined in the recently enacted state outcomes-based funding model, which is aligned with state higher education goals and state workforce needs. This innovative financing model is among the first of its kind in the nation, transforming Texas community college funding from a static allocation system tied to a student's time in the classroom to a dynamic funding formula designed to educate and train Texans for the future workforce.

While the new VCFA must be an especially strong financial leader and manager, the core of this role lies at the strategic level and as a key communicator and collaborator within the ACD community. The VCFA partners closely with the chancellor, District leadership, and the ACD college presidents to advance the mission, goals, and objectives of the ACD community. The next VCFA must be a systems thinker who understands how decisions impact each part of the institution and demonstrates an ability to ensure cohesion and coordination. This individual must be able to build strong teams and empower leaders within the division of finance and administration to partner with campus constituents in problem solving, while ensuring accountability and alignment with institutional goals.

The successful candidate for this position will be committed to ACD's mission as well as its moonshot of partnering to end poverty through education and training. The leader will be energized by the District's rapid growth and momentum for the future. The community desires a leader who has demonstrated experience as a seasoned fiscal strategist with proven ability to effectively manage large, complex budgets; evidence of strategically leveraging assets; and applies innovative methods to optimize revenue beyond the existing streams. The leader will bring a deep understanding of financial modeling and analysis, budgeting, and capital and financial transactions; an understanding of current and future trends in higher education; a demonstrated ability to implement strategies to support the long-term financial success of a large complex organization; and a commitment to clear and thoughtful communication with constituents.

Job Requirements:

The next VCFA will have at least seven years of progressive, senior-level administrative experience in business and finance, including complex financial transactions, due diligence, contract negotiations, and strategic planning; as well as earned a master's degree in finance, business, or a related field is required. A combination of relevant experience, education, and training that equates to the required degree will be considered. An earned doctorate is preferred. Additionally, a record of accomplishment in an organization of similar scale and complexity is also preferred as well as demonstrated knowledge in the areas of financial planning, accounting, budgeting, risk management, facilities, public safety, and contract management, and a proven record as an exceptional collaborator with the ability to advocate for the unique needs of a bilingual and multicultural community.

WittKieffer is assisting Alamo Colleges District in this search. Nominations and applications will be accepted until this position is filled, but expeditious application is encouraged. Applications should include, as two separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the leadership profile. Professional references are not requested at this time.

Nominations, inquiries, and application materials can be directed to Jen Pickard, Ph.D., Sarah Palmer, and Julia Bradley at AlamoDistrictCollegesVCFA@wittkieffer.com.

Compensation Information: The annual salary for this role will be $271,443.99, along with benefits.

Alamo Colleges is committed to provide equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status (including special disabled veteran, Vietnam-era veteran, or recently separated veteran), predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law, or persons who have opposed discrimination or participated in any complaint process on campus or before a government agency.