The Vice Chancellor is a member of the Chancellor’s executive leadership team and provides leadership and oversight for the functions of finance, bursar, administrative services, facilities, and auxiliary services (food services and facility leasing/rentals) for the Fort Wayne Service Area. This role is responsible for service area budget management as well as the integrity of all financial records and fiscal compliance relevant to college policies and procedures. Personal attributes should include strategic vision, excellent leadership skills, proven analytical and problem-solving skills, a strong work ethic, excellent written and oral communication skills, tact and confidentiality, a team-focused approach, and unquestionable integrity.

Major Responsibilities:

Finance and Budgeting:

• Directs and provide financial oversight of campus financial operations including fiscal planning, budget development and control, financial accounting, cash management and accounts receivable, grant accounting, payroll, purchasing, travel and fixed assets inventory.
• Directs all financial and accounting activities of the campus in accordance with guidelines set forth by the College’s Chief Financial Officer and Finance Policy.
• Plans, prepares, and administers annual operating budget including miscellaneous revenue, personnel salaries and fringe benefits, supplies and expenses, travel, utilities, lease and capital budgets.
• Works closely with Human Resources for annual salary planning. 
• Ensures adherence to all College budget, financial, and procurement policies and guidelines as well as applicable State statutes related to Public Works and Capital projects.
• Provides campus financial analysis, reporting and interpretation, and maintains necessary budgetary controls.
• Ensures integrity of all financial, accounts receivable and fixed asset information for the campuses.
• Oversees procurement processes at the campus level in accordance with the College procurement policies.
• Oversees financial accounting of third-party contracts/grants from government agencies in conjunction with System Office Sponsored Program Accounting staff.
• Works collaboratively with campus development staff on grant budgeting, grant accounting and strategic utilization of campus foundation resources.
• Manages and coordinates special projects as assigned by the Chancellor.

Facilities and Capital Planning:

• Collaborates with Campus Leadership to develop, evaluate, and implement Campus and Service Area – Master Planning to ensure facilities are maintained and meet user needs.  Ensures Campus/Site Master Plans are maintained by facilities staff and updated as needed.
• Evaluates capital, R&R and parking projects, leases, real estate opportunities, acquisitions, and disposals. Oversees planning and prioritization of capital construction, R&R, and parking project needs.  Plans for and identifies capital improvement budgets and funding sources.  Ensures projects are appropriately approved and constructed within budget.
• Ensures adherence to all College budget, financial, and procurement policies and guidelines as well as applicable State statutes related to Public Works and Capital projects.
• Oversees auxiliary facility rental agreements, leases and appropriate accounting including Unrelated Business Income accounting and reporting.

Supervision, Teams and Skills:

• Serves on the chancellor’s executive leadership team (Cabinet). Attends campus cabinet meetings and leads campus budget meetings. Works in partnership with cabinet members to further the service area and college strategic plans. 
• Provides supervision and leadership to the finance and facilities department leads.
• Maintains consultative and collaborative working relationships with appropriate staff, faculty, and committees in program, policy and procedure development, policy application and interpretation.
• Develops and maintains positive working relationships with systems office leadership and staff.
• Participates in campus and statewide committees as needed or appointed.
• Attends Campus Board of Trustee meetings as needed to present pertinent financial or facilities information and resolutions.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and can develop accurate written materials.
• Uses effective verbal and written communication skills and adapts communication style to suit different audiences.
• Facilitates continuous improvement and effective change management.

• Demonstrates ability to promote an inclusive environment that reflects the broad diversity and backgrounds represented by our students and employees in which every individual feels respected and valued.
• Demonstrates strong customer service and student advocacy through a positive attitude of approachability, adaptability, strong problem-solving, and desire to identify and support student success.

This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

Full-time, benefits-eligible position with no enrollment waiting period. Excellent benefits include:

• Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, spouse/child life insurance, long-term disability, short-term disability, as well as other voluntary benefits

• Retirement plan with 10% employer contributions, no match necessary and no waiting period for enrollment, does have a 2 year vesting period

• Employer contribution to Health Savings Account (with Choice Plan medical insurance)

• Free Ivy Tech tuition for employee, spouse, and dependents

• For those pursuing higher degrees, Tuition Reimbursement at other institutions.

• Eligible employer under the DOL Public Service loan forgiveness program.

• Opportunities for professional development

• Paid time off: Vacation and Sick time accrued biweekly

• Paid holidays: 8 days plus winter break between December 25th and January 1st 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field
• 7+ years related experience
• Three years supervisory experience

Preferred Requirements:

• Master’s degree
• Minimum of five years of experience in higher education at an accredited institution

Other Requirements:

All offers of employment are contingent upon an acceptable criminal background check. Unofficial transcripts required at the application. Official transcripts due at the time of hire.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.