Vice President of Administration and Finance

Vice President of Administration and Finance

 

Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine (RVUCOM) is committed to the education of osteopathic physicians who are dedicated to excellence in the practice of medicine, demonstrate integrity and professionalism in their lives, and provide ethical, compassionate and culturally competent holistic osteopathic medical care to their patients. RVU was founded in 2006 and hold provisional accreditation from the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation.

 

The mission of the college requires that we advance the access to and the quality of health care for citizens of the state and region, with an emphasis on those currently underserved.  In addition, all the members of our academic and administrative teams are charges to take actions designed to improve the lives of our students, our faculty, our staff and the patients and citizens of our state and region.

 

We are  seeking  candidates  for the  position of Vice  President  of Administration and Finance.

 

This position will oversee and direct administrative and financial services for Rocky Vista University including Finance Department, Office of Human Resources, Engineering, Maintenance and Security Department, Office of Financial Aid and Office of Information Technology. Oversee budget development, management and reporting, fiscal operations and auditing, grant and contract financial administration, assist with strategic and financial planning, create and implement policies and procedures, oversee personnel operations, perform and report financial statistical analysis and modeling.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

     1.    Plan, develop, implement and direct all aspects of Rocky Vista University’s

          administrative and financial policies, objectives and initiatives.

    2.      Oversee all financial functions including accounting, formulation, monitoring

          and presentation of budgets, contracts and grants.

    3.      Develop, implement and oversee short and long term financial and

          operational goals to ensure that they advance the mission and vision of the

          Rocky Vista University.

    4.      Develop and implement policies and procedures in financial and

          administrative services and establish core competencies and organizational

          values for personnel of Rocky Vista University.

    5.      Provide administrative and financial management support to the Dean and

          other administrators and faculty of the Rocky Vista University.

    6.      Develop and implement RVU’s internal audit policy and procedures.     

    7.      Oversee and direct annual internal audits and report results to the auditing,

          budget and finance committee of the Board of Directors and to the Dean.

    8.      Work with Administration to create/update annual operating plans that allow

          the organization to meet current and future educational and scientific goals

          within budget constraints.

    9.      Oversee and direct evaluation and administration of the financial aspects of

          research proposals and grants including assistance with the development of a

          budget, proposal preparation and adherence to funding requirements. 

    10.   Oversee budget requests and formal budget revisions as required for Rocky

          Vista University.

    11.   Oversee and approve the cash, cash-related receipts, accounts receivable

          and accounts payable for the Rocky Vista University to ensure timely

          processing of billings and payments and sound financial operations for Rocky

          Vista University.

    12.   Develop, implement, and evaluate the policy and procedures that regulate the

          day-to-day operations of the University including but not limited to HR policy,

          budget and finance policy, and Information Technology policy. 

    13.   Responsible for the daily operations of the University including budgeting,

          allocation of resources and supervision of staff and H.R. functions of the

          University.  

    14.   Prepare, negotiate, and oversee contracts with other entities of the University

          as well as outside agencies.

    15.   Oversee and directs administrative details and financial operations of the

          University and its College of Osteopathic Medicine and Clinic, including the

          preparation of budget, financial reports and ensure compliance with legal and

          regulatory requirements.

    16.   Serves as liaison and represents the University to public, private, educational

          and governmental representatives and agencies in the areas of general

          administration

          and finance.

    17.   Create and maintain computerized files and databases for financial

          information and operations of the University.

    18.   Oversee and monitor faculty and staff time and effort reporting for grants and

          contracts and ensure that it is in compliance with the provisions of the grant

          and all regulatory and legal requirements for the University.

    19.   Oversee and monitor all financial aid operations to ensure they meet the

          needs of the students and are in compliance with all applicable state and

          federal laws and regulatory agencies.

    20.   Serve on committees at the request of the President and /or his/her designee

    21.   Other duties as assigned by the President and/or his/her designee.

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  Knowledge, demonstrated skill and experience in finance operations, accounting and Human Resource management and supervision of  personnel. Knowledge, demonstrated skill and experience in financial management and operations in higher education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  Masters Degree with an active C. P. A. license. Five Years Experience in Management Position related to Business Affairs, Accounting, or Auditing in Higher Education. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

 

     1.      A doctorate in higher education administration, business management or

           related field.

     2.      Experience as a Vice President of Administration and Finance at an

           accredited institution of Higher Education.

 

BENEFITS

 

Health, Dental. Vision, FSA, 401(k) Plan, Life, STD, LTD, Generous Vacation, Holiday, Personal and Sick Time, and Company Events.



Rocky Vista University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences and backgrounds.