Chief Business Officer

Full Job Description

The Vice President of Business Affairs serves as the College’s Chief Business Officer and is responsible to the President for all matters related to fiscal affairs, administrative services, business operations, and information technologies.

This role provides strategic leadership and operational oversight to ensure the College's financial health, regulatory compliance, and administrative efficiency. The incumbent will plan, direct, and administer a comprehensive business and administrative operations division, managing professionals engaged in budgeting, accounting, IT, procurement, financial aid, and campus operations. The position also plays a key role in long-range planning, resource allocation, and institutional effectiveness, while representing the College in community, state, and governmental affairs.

Provides leadership for financial services and strategic direction for the college's financial future. Explores opportunities for funding sources. Determines contingency plan for modifications in current funding streams. Maintains financial controls to ensure the financial stability of the college and ensures that financial activities are conducted within state and federal guidelines. Provides oversight to ensure federal funds, including financial aid, student loans, and grants, are managed properly.

Responsible for the development and control of the overall budget of the college and management of all cash balances. Develops, evaluates, and implements internal controls to protect the assets of the college, and provides leadership for all internal and external auditing of the college. Directs all college finance and accounting functions, including auxiliary services and workforce education (continuing education).

Supervision - provides leadership and supervision to employees and departments within the reporting structure. Ensures focus on achieving campus goals through professional development, training, continuous improvement, recruiting, and talent retention.

Provides leadership and guidance on SCC financial and business operations by representing areas of responsibility through service on the President's Cabinet, the Executive Finance Committee, representation to the Area Commission, and other appropriate committees. Represents the College through numerous community and state affiliations.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a related area plus seven years of progressively responsible related work experience.

Qualifications

Master's degree in business administration or be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Experience in economic development at a community/technical college. Experience in community relations and governmental affairs.

Additional Information

Spartanburg Community College is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.