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Posted: 23-Oct-25
Location: Brooklyn, NY, 11225, USA
Internal Number: 31250
Vice President for Finance and Administration
POSITION DETAILS
Kingsborough Community College (KCC), founded in 1963, is a community college located in Manhattan Beach, Brooklyn, and one of 25 institutions within the City University of New York (CUNY) system. KCC is committed to its mission of providing access to high quality educational opportunities for a diverse population, both in career-related fields and in the liberal arts and sciences, to promoting student learning and development, and to strengthening and serving local communities. With an annual operating budget of $186M and a projected capital budget of $250 million to be spent over the next 10 years, the college enrolls approximately 20,000 degree, dual enrollment (high school students taking college coursework), and continuing education students each year. KCC consistently ranks among the leading community colleges in the country in associate degrees awarded to minority students. The college has been designated one of the leading community colleges in the United States multiple times by the prestigious Aspen Institute College Excellence Program and is also an Achieving the Dream Leader College of Distinction.
Kingsborough seeks a knowledgeable, experienced, dynamic and innovative leader to serve as Vice President for Finance and Administration.
Position Overview:
The Vice President for Finance and Administration is responsible for major College finance nd operating divisions and serves as a member of the President's Cabinet. He/she incorporates innovative practices into plans and strategies and collaborates with other College and University executives, and outside organizations as needed, to develop appropriate policy and acquire resources. He/she is a dynamic leader of an executive team responsible for budget, operations, and facilities.
Reporting to the Senior Vice President for Administration and Finance, the Vice President for Finance and Administration is responsible for the planning and day-to-day management of all financial and administrative functions of the college. The Vice President, who serves as a member of the President's executive team, works collaboratively with other college executives, and with students, faculty, and staff. The Vice President possesses experience in dealing with complex bureaucratic organizations. The Vice President ensures that all College and University fiscal and administrative policies are implemented and that all appropriate procedures are codified, implemented, and reinforced. The Vice President provides regular financial management reports to the President and to those responsible for financial management operations at the University and is responsible for implementing best practices to enhance the administrative and fiscal services of the college.
In an atmosphere that values creative and critical thinking, the Vice President applies practical problem-solving skills to the challenges of daily college operations. In addition, the Vice President provides long-term planning regarding the role of the Finance and Administration department in the college's commitment to student success.
The Vice President provides management, vision, leadership, and administrative oversight for the following major functions:
- Administrative Affairs: campus public safety, environmental health and safety, risk management and insurance, records management, regulatory compliance, property and asset management, and events management.
- Business and Accounting: development of annual operating budget and implementation, development of multi-year (3-5 year) budget projections, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general accounting, grant and contract accounting, purchasing, travel, and bursar operations.
- Facilities: management of buildings, grounds, infrastructure, and utilities on a large campus with an aging infrastructure; planning and coordination of complex and extensive capital projects.
- Auxiliary Services (related not-for-profit entities): oversight of bookstore, conference/event rentals, parking services, and campus dining services.
The VP also works with the Senior Vice President and President on development of a strategic vision related to budget management, cost benefit analyses, forecasting and the securing of new funding.
QUALIFICATIONS
This position is in CUNY's Executive Compensation Plan. All executive positions require a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- An advanced degree in Business Administration or a closely related field.
- Eight or more years of progressively responsible experience in finance and administrative management, including the creation of management systems and analyses to support complex budgets and administrative structures;
- Extensive management experience and a documented ability to work productively with staff reporting to the position, colleagues across different divisions of the college, faculty, and with, foundation board members, and other external stakeholders;
- Demonstrated ability to identify problems, develop alternative solutions, make decisions, achieve consensus on a course of action, and responsively implement strategic initiatives;
- Demonstrated success with managing complex budgets, implementing operational efficiencies, and aligning resources with institutional priorities, including experience with public sector procurement, and contract negotiation and management.
- Significant employment experience within higher education or public-sector institutions and experience working with complex urban institutions and government agencies.
- Strong knowledge of compliance, regulatory frameworks, risk management, and business continuity planning;
- Familiarity with collective bargaining environments and shared governance structures;
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in leadership and hiring.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills; and
- Exceptional organizational and administrative skills as demonstrated by the ability to successfully manage multiple initiatives and competing priorities within a fast-paced environment.
CUNY TITLE
Vice President
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
$175,000 - $195,000
CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
HOW TO APPLY
Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID 31250 or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.
Candidates must attach a resume, cover letter, and three professional references (name, title, organization, and contact information).
CLOSING DATE
November 13, 2025
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID
31250Location
Kingsborough Community College