Vice President for Administrative Affairs

Reporting to the President and serving as an integral member of Cabinet, the Vice President for Administrative Affairs is responsible for the oversight of the College's administrative support operations and related strategy so as to contribute to the development and accomplishment of the organization's strategic goals. Responsible for the central services functions of Finance, Budgeting, Business Affairs, Facilities, Campus Police Department, WDCB Radio Station, Environmental Health, Safety, and Risk Management, and certain Auxiliary Enterprises. In that capacity, the Vice President is responsible for the planning, coordinating, and directing of these functions. Based on the recommendation of the President of the College, the Vice President of Administrative Affairs is appointed by the Board of Trustees. The position reports to the President for evaluation and accountability. Additional critical functions: Provide strategic input on academic and operational initiatives. Provide big picture view to further the success of the College in meeting district and constituency needs. Contribute to strategic planning: short term and long term. Provide advice on all matters related to resource management. Operate with institutional integrity. Responsible for the effective and efficient operation of the following services: Finance, Budgeting, Business Affairs, Facilities, Campus Police Department, WDCB Radio Station, Environmental Health, Safety, and Risk Management, and certain auxiliary enterprises. Directs, coordinates, and evaluates the directors of the service functions within Administrative Affairs. Oversees the formulation of the long-range financial plans and annual budget process of the College. Oversees the coordination of the annual audit, unit cost study, and financial reporting required by state and national agencies. Responsible for all property, liability, vehicle, workers' compensation, and sports insurance programs and coordinates claim processing and annual review of the program through the Illinois Community College Risk Management Consortium. Oversees the coordination of the purchasing of all supplies, materials, capital equipment, and services for the institution and maintaining an adequate inventory of College assets. Oversees the management of College funds in accordance with Board Policy and the Investment of Public Funds Act. Responsible for auxiliary enterprise services to the College which includes: bookstore, dining services, and radio station. Provides a safe environment for faculty, staff and students and security of the College's assets through oversight of the Police Department. Responsible for hazardous material coordination including proper procedures for acquisition, storage, utilization and disposal of such materials. Serves as contract officer for the College and works with legal counsel on legal matters, litigation, contracts for clinical facilities, leases and contracts. Oversees the facilities function to ensure that College facilities are adequate to meet the needs of the College community. This includes routine maintenance, major renovation projects, and new construction. Provides executive leadership in the development of the Facilities Master Plan. Attends state and national meetings to keep the College apprised of new regulations or recent developments in areas of responsibility. Performs other duties as assigned by the President.