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Position Title: Vice President, Finance & Business Services
Reports Directly To: President
Department: Finance
Opening Date: June 3, 2010
Closing Date:  Open Until Filled
Status: Exempt
Salary:  $DOE

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Under the direct supervision of the UTTC President, VP will direct and coordinates activities of department, region, administrative division, or specific function of financial institution by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

  1. Coordinates activities of assigned program such as sales, operations, or electronic financial services.
  2. Determines methods and procedures for executing program.
  3. Assists in interpreting policies and practices.
  4. Directs or conducts management studies and prepares workload and budget estimates for specified or assigned operations.
  5. Analyzes operational reports and submits activity reports.
  6. Compiles and reports financial data in accordance with government guidelines.
  7. Develops and recommends plans for expansion and existing programs, operations, and financial activities.
  8. Solicits new business and participates in community or other service programs to develop goodwill.
  9. Authorizes loans of specified types and amounts when permitted by institution regulations.
  10. Analyzes and complies with government laws and regulations.
  11. Knowledge of state of the art financial system, trends and higher education commission standards and government policies.
  12. Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
  13. Manages change by Developing a workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results
  14. Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities.
  15. Exhibits leadership by displaying confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
  16. Manages staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services.; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.
  17. Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
  18. Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
  19. Cost Consciousness - Develops and implements cost saving measures.
  20. Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
  21. Visionary Leadership – Inspires respect and trust; mobilizes others to fulfill the vision.
  22. Other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Manages three subordinate supervisors who supervise a total six employees under the Contract and Grants Manager, Finance Manager, and Enterprise Manager. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Also, directly supervises one non-supervisory employee.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Requires a minimum of a Master's degree in Finance with 5 years of CFO working experience and related duties, with a minimum of 5 years of computer experience in access, excel, internet usage, emails, and other related office technology areas.

Will consider a Master’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Management with minimum of 5 years working experience in CFO related duties, with a minimum of 5 years of computer experience in access, excel, internet usage, emails, and other related office technology areas.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Must possess the ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents, particularly financial documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.  Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style.  Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
  2. Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, modern algebra, and advanced statistical theory. Ability to work with concepts such as limits, rings, quadratic and differential equations, and proofs of theorems
  3. Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range in intellectual and practical problems.  Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.,) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
  4. To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of advanced Accounting software; Database software; Internet software; Oder processing systems; Payroll systems; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.  Knowledge of Jenzabar, data base management systems.
  5. Travel 25 % of the time.

Physical Demand: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Preference will be given to an individual possessing a CPA, knowledge of Jenzabar.

Preference will be given to bona fide American Indian applicants in accordance with UTTC policies and Federal Indian regulations for such preference.

If selected for the position, the applicant is subject to a complete background investigation with favorable determination.

UNITED TRIBES TECHNICAL COLLEGE DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, RELIGIOUS PREFERENCE, AGE, HANDICAP, MARITAL STATUS, POLITICAL PREFERENCE, OR MEMBERSHIP OR NON-MEMBERSHIP IN AN EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION, EXCEPT AS ALLOWED BY THE INDIAN PREFERENCE PROVISION OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964, AS AMENDED.

PERSONS OF INDIAN ANCESTRY WHO ARE AT LEAST 1/4 DEGREE AND WISH TO CLAIM INDIAN PREFERENCE SHOULD SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR TRIBAL ENROLLMENT CERTIFICATE INDICATING THEIR DEGREE OF INDIAN BLOOD AND AGENCY ENROLLED.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Interested individual should submit the following application materials to the Human Resource Director:

  1. Cover letter.
  2. Current Resume.
  3. Completed UTTC Application - call for a copy, or you can download a copy from www.uttc.edu.
  4. Reference letters or names, addresses and daytime phone numbers of three individuals familiar with your preparation / experience.
  5. Unofficial copies of transcripts (Official copies required if hired).

HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICE
UNITED TRIBES TECHNICAL COLLEGE
3315 UNIVERSITY DRIVE
BISMARCK, ND 58504