$127,170-$165,321/annually DOE

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Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; some evenings and weekends may be required
Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm

12 Months

Are you looking for a place to work where you can make a real difference in the lives of over 200,000 college students every year?

Would you like to be part of an organization that adds $7.2 billion dollars to the economy and supports nearly 100,000 jobs in the fastest growing county in the United States?

Whether you’re teaching, working, or learning Make It Happen At Maricopa County Community Colleges!

About Us

What's Currently Happening at Maricopa

• Many of our campuses have received grant awards through the National Science Foundation to improve undergraduate STEM Education: Hispanic-Serving institutions program (HSI Program).
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity and employee groups to create an environment of shared governance
• One of the largest community college systems in the country
• 2020 Healthy Arizona Worksites Program recipient
• Named 19th Best Employer for Women by Forbes
• 2019 No. 42 in Arizona’s Best Employers

At Mesa Community College, diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. We honor the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, socioeconomic background, immigrant status, language, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, nationality, and intellectual perspective, enrich the college community. We continuously adapt and respond to differences with a single focus - to create a welcoming, safe, equitable, and inclusive environment that ensures all students and employees have the support and knowledge to succeed and thrive. MCC is committed to building and sustaining a workplace that reflects our community and student population. Our goal is that our students and employees have the knowledge and skills necessary to excel, lead, navigate, and thrive in a diverse world.

The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing you with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the care you and your family need to lead healthy and productive lives. Our benefits are designed to provide support for every life stage and lifestyle in our community.

Benefits & Perks Options

• Paid observed federal holidays & additional paid time off throughout the year
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) & 12% Employee Contribution Match
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal time (if applicable)
• Multiple health and dental insurance coverage plans
• Virtual: Reach a doctor 24/7
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Maricopa Perks & Gears Discount Program
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• $4,000 Annual professional development growth funding (if applicable)
• Tuition reimbursement for employee and dependents (if applicable)
• Revised summer work schedule
• Maricopa Employee Health & Wellness Program
• Employee recognition opportunities
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness

The Vice President for Administrative Services plans, directs, evaluates, and provides oversight of Mesa Community College’s Administrative Services division, under the direction of President Robinson, and serves as a member of the College’s senior management team. The Administrative Services division at MCC includes Cashier Services, Fiscal Services, Human Resources, Information Technology, Maintenance & Operations, and Resources Management.

As a member of the President’s senior management team, the VPAS serves alongside the Senior Associate Vice President and College Student Affairs Officer, the Senior Associate Vice President and College Academic Officer, and the Chief Diversity Officer. Direct reports include an Administrative Associate Coordinator, two Associate Vice Presidents, Facilities Director, Police Commander, and a Program Analyst. The division constitutes nearly 140 staff total.

This position is a non-classified position that will have a contract. Any internal hires waive their rights to classified employment by accepting the position.

30% - Collaborative Leadership: Fosters communication and collaboration, in a learning college model, with faculty and staff across the college and District to provide administrative support, development of operational processes and procedures that support integrated and strategic planning and organizational efficiency and effectiveness; represents and advocates for the College's institutional interests to external constituencies; develops, supports and maintains effective relationships with community partners; represents college interests within the Maricopa Community Colleges District councils and committees; acts as an advisor to the College community; inspires a diverse group of employees through mentoring, professional development, coaching, etc.; provides leadership, coordination and oversight for the college's Budget Development Steering Team (BDST), which encompasses strategic and operational planning in a shared governance model; engages and actively participates in Higher Learning Commission (HLC) processes; integrates student centered principles in decision making and actions; performs other duties as assigned by the President

25% - Financial: As an integral part of the college leadership team, plans, directs, and implements the financial and general operation of the college to include oversight of fiscal operations of the college, evaluation, forecasting and reporting on all budgets (operational, capital, auxiliary) status and cost/benefit analyses; collaborates with college community on development of additional revenue streams (grants, alternate revenue streams, etc.); provides leadership for and coordinates operational and equipment plan development, contract negotiations and monitoring, capital purchasing; ensures compliance with regulatory agencies' requirements and Maricopa County Community Colleges District Policies and Procedures; directs the development and implementation of a long term financial plan

15% - Operations: Provides senior-level leadership and direction to support the college's mission and goals; provides leadership, oversight, and general direction for the college's Administrative Services functions including Auxiliary Services, Business Services, Facilities Planning and Management, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, and Campus Police; provides leadership and oversight for the development and implementation of safety, security and emergency management plans; serves as college representative in working with vendor agencies; hires, directs, and evaluates management and professional staff

15% - Technology: Provides oversight for information technology at the college, including leadership of the College Technology Services staff, projects, budget, and strategy using data informed analysis; collaborates on district-wide initiatives; provide vision and guidance to support the college mission and strategic priorities

15% - Facilities: Directs the development and implementation of the College's long-term facilities master plan; directs the preparation of the general bond capital development plan, applies practices to ensure facilities support student learning and success; provides leadership for and coordinates development and implementation of policies and procedures for maintenance, operations, and community/personnel use of the physical facilities and grounds; provides oversight for the planning and implementation of capital improvements, OSHA, construction, remodeling and facility sustainability; coordinates specification writing, bid solicitations, writing and proposal evaluation; works closely with MCCCD facilities, planning and development staff on construction projects

• Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution in business, finance, accounting, or related field.
• Four years of progressively responsible management and/or leadership experience in a related field that includes two years of supervisory experience.

An equivalent combination of the conferred degree and directly related full-time work experience as described above sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered.

• Experience in a community college setting or in a complex system or multi-campus environment.
• A broad range of fiscal and operational management, particularly experience with those units overseen by the VPAS.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex financial information clearly for diverse audiences, both orally and in writing; experience with state funding.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous data-driven improvements and evidence of entrepreneurial thinking that leads to new strategies and innovation.
• Demonstrated commitment to student-centered education and financial management.
• The ability to listen closely, make informed decisions, and communicate those decisions clearly and effectively in a timely and transparent manner.
• A demonstrated commitment to and track record of success in promoting a climate of equity and inclusion.
• A team player with strong and constructive problem-solving skills who is willing and able to lead through difficult and challenging situations.
• A compassionate, empathetic, and approachable leader with the ability to empower, champion, and motivate others; successful employee development and performance management skills.
• Established track record of creating a culture of teamwork, trust, and commitment to best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to build bridges and successfully interact with diverse constituent groups, including fostering collaborative relationships across all MCC locations and in the community.

May be required to work at multiple sites or locations.

May be required to sit for a prolonged period of time, viewing a computer monitor

Mesa Community College does not provide Visa sponsorship.

Please do not apply through this portal.

Mesa Community College is being assisted by Academic Search. Prospective candidates may arrange a confidential discussion by contacting Dr. Shirley Robinson Pippins at Shirley.Pippins@academicsearch.org or Andrea Cowsert at Andrea.Cowsert@academicsearch.org. Applications and nominations should be submitted electronically to MCCVPAS@academicsearch.org. Applications must include a cover letter that addresses the responsibilities and requirements described in this position prospectus; a curriculum vitae; and a list of at least five professional references with contact information, including telephone and email, and a note indicating the candidate’s working relationship with each. References will not be contacted without the explicit permission of the candidate. This position is open until filled. Review of applications will begin October 27, 2022; candidates are urged to apply as early as possible. To learn more about Mesa Community College, please visit www.mesacc.edu.

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act