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POSITION: Vice President for Business Services
LOCATION: Williston, ND
WHO MAY BE
CONSIDERED: Must be eligible to work in the United States. There is no sponsorship for this position.
TYPE OF
APPOINTMENT: Full-time, exempt,
12-month contract, benefitted position.
BACKGROUND CHECK: WSC does require a successful background
check for the selected candidate prior to beginning employment.
JOB SUMMARY: The Vice President for Business
Services (VPBS) is an executive position that reports to the President as the chief financial officer. The VPBS administers the college
budget as well as supervises the Business Office, Human Resources, Bookstore, Campus Services, Legislative Relations, Risk Management, and
the Office of Information Technology. The VPBS is also responsible for general contract administration, fiscal policies, and other services
as assigned. The VPBS works closely with various State of North Dakota governing and regulating agencies.
- Business
Office – Responsible for the accurate accounting and budgeting of appropriated and non-appropriated funds to include payroll
and student accounts.
- Human Resources – Responsible for talent acquisition, salary administration,
employee training, and appropriate application of HR policies, procedures, and practices. May coordinate on the process of position creation
and management.
- Bookstore – Responsible for the oversight of bookstore operations.
- Campus Services – Responsible for the management of facilities and physical operations of the College; oversee
facilities management, capital projects, including campus maintenance and development; oversee the selection of architects and contractors;
provide guidelines and oversight in any mergers, acquisitions, and real estate transactions. - Legislative Relations
– Establish relations with local officials, members of the legislature, and the Governor’s Office whose policies and recommendations
may relate to the college; mediate and/or advocate for the College’s interests and build relations with other organizations and
entities whose interests are similar; monitor legislation and public policy issues that may affect the college and be responsible for
developing and implementing a communication program to keep the administration informed about governmental issues of importance to the
college.
- Risk Management – Understand and mitigate key elements of the company’s risk profile;
construct and monitor reliable control systems; maintain appropriate insurance coverage; maintain relations with external auditors and
investigate their findings and recommendations.
- IT Services – Manage strategic planning, oversight and
direction of Williston State College’s IT infrastructure, resources, and services; ensure essential technology support to campuses;
and oversee integration and alignment of IT strategic planning with campus strategic planning while fostering the development and use of IT
in support of the college’s vision to be the best college in the region. - Budget Administration –
Coordinates the budget requests and development processes.
Contract Administration – serves as
the institution’s lead procurement officer and works with assigned attorney to ensure compliance with state laws.
Minimum
qualifications include Master’s degree in related field or CPA; minimum of 5 or more years of experience in a relevant senior Higher
Education role or comparable experience in business and industry; significant knowledge in finance and budgetary (capital and operating)
preparation and oversight; knowledge of governmental regulations, accounting standards, and not-for-profit reporting requirements;
experience in facilities, contract management, and building project oversight; ability to foster a cooperative work environment; ability to
supervise, train, and assess employee training development opportunities; ability to learn and to utilize management and reporting software
as required by NDUS; exceptional organizational, communication, interpersonal, and logistical abilities, and attention to detail; and must
be able to work in a fast-paced environment, handle stressful situations with poise, and maintain strict confidentiality.
SALARY: $125,000 – $139,000 depending on relevant experience plus excellent benefit package.
BENEFITS: Fully paid family or single health insurance, life insurance, annual and sick leave, employee
tuition waiver, spouse/dependent tuition discount, retirement, etc.
APPLICATION CLOSE DATE: October 31,
2023
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Complete
the WSC employment application,
include a cover letter, resume, copy of college transcriptions and information for three professional references. For questions, contact HR
Director, Williston State College, 1410 University Avenue, Williston, ND 58801 or email to [email protected]. (Note: Incomplete applications will NOT be
considered.)
CONFIDENTIALITY OF APPLICATION MATERIALS: Pursuant to NDCC
44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to
the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three finalists.
EO/AA STATEMENT: Williston State College is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
VETERAN’S PREFERENCE NOTICE: Williston State College will be hiring one (1) applicant for this position and will
interview the top three (3) candidates. North Dakota Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date.
Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12
months.
NO SMOKING NOTICE: As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state
employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.
