Senior Associate Vice President, Administrative Services & Finance

Job Description

Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for leadership and direction of Information Technology Services (ITS), Environmental Health and Safety, Physical Plant, Campus Reservations and Events.
• Sets goals and evaluates performance for each unit, ensuring alignment with the university's strategic objectives. Aligns division goals with overall university strategies.
• Provides guidance and instills best operating practices as they relate to assigned areas. Establishes internal standards and control procedures which maintain or improve compliance.
• Manages resources, reviews unit performance, and designs and implements organizational improvements.
• Keeps the Vice President informed of unit developments, issues, and progress while managing day-to-day operational details.
• Leads and executes special projects or initiatives as assigned by the Vice President.
• Ensures timely delivery and alignment of projects with university priorities.
• Responsible for the monitoring and oversight of all operating budgets within areas of responsibility.
• Provides leadership to the division in the Vice President's absence, maintaining consistency in decision-making and operations.
• Provide strategic direction and oversight of ITS to ensure it meets the current and future technological needs of the university.
• Represents the Vice President at internal or external meetings, events, or functions as required.
• Champions a positive and customer-focused culture across all supervised units.
• Promotes values of service excellence and accountability.
• Identifies and implements strategies to modernize operations within supervised units.
• Leads initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, sustainability, and innovation within the division.
• Fosters effective collaboration across university divisions to achieve shared goals and advance institutional objectives.

Other Duties:

• Maintains compliance with financial disclosure in accordance with Chapter 112 F.S.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

• This position requires fourteen years of directly related full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Master's degree from an accredited institution in Business Administration, Public Administration, or closely related field and eight years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions.
• Professional experience providing leadership and management of administrative operations, including preparation and interpretation of financial and statistical analyses.
• Experience overseeing varied operational units and drive organizational improvements.
• Proven experience in the oversight and management of IT services, including implementing technological strategies and solutions.
• Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Administrative experience in Florida's State University System (SUS).

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge of policies, procedures, and regulations related to the position.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources.
• Knowledge of operational and fiscal analysis techniques.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Skill in balancing high-level strategic priorities with operational details
• Demonstrated ability to oversee varied operational units, including IT services, and drive organizational improvements.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects.
• Ability to inspire and lead cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee varied operational units and drive organizational improvements.
• Ability to take initiative to plan, organize, coordinate and perform work in various situations when numerous and diverse demands are involved.
• Ability to think critically and creatively, have a high standard of integrity, and be motivated to incorporate best practices into the organizational structure.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of independent judgement in the establishment, interpretation, application, and enforcement of all rules, regulations, and policies.
• Ability to effectively manage the work of others by providing information, guidance, and motivation.
• Ability to anticipate problems and address them proactively.
• Ability to exercise discretion and good judgement at all times.
• Ability to collect, organize, analyze and present information in a meaningful manner.
• Ability to foster and establish new revenue generating opportunities.
• Ability to thrive in an organization that values the diversity of its student body and workforce and actively promotes an equitable environment.

Pay Grade: 24

FGCU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity and Access Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, genetic predisposition, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, veteran status, and any other protected class(es), as required by applicable state and federal law, as well as University regulations and policies.