Alamo Colleges District

VC for Finance & Administration Services - DIS - req12836

SAN ANTONIO, TXPosted 30+ days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.

  • Job overview

    The Vice Chancellor for Finance & Administration Services at Alamo Colleges District is a senior executive role responsible for strategic, financial, and operational leadership to support the institution's mission and goals.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The role involves overseeing budget and finance, facilities, public safety, acquisitions/purchasing, and administration, working closely with faculty, staff, and partners to ensure institutional success and efficiency.

  • Compensation and benefits

    The salary is $271,443.99 annually, with benefits eligibility. The position is full-time with 40 hours per week and funded by hard money.

  • Experience and skills

    Candidates must have a master's degree in finance, business, or related field with seven years of senior-level administrative experience in a complex community college or university system, including budget and operational planning. Preferred qualifications include a doctorate and experience managing facilities, purchasing, public safety, and risk management.

  • Work environment and culture

    The role requires a highly collaborative leader with a record of strategic leadership, problem-solving, and relationship-building across constituencies, emphasizing innovation and critical conversations.

  • Company information

    Alamo Colleges District is a complex community college system focused on student success and performance excellence, with a mission aligned to education and institutional efficiency.

  • Job location and travel

    The position is located at 2222 N. Alamo St., San Antonio, Texas, 78215, United States.

  • Application process

    Applicants must submit a CV or resume and a letter addressing leadership profile themes to the recruiting firm WittKieffer via email; professional references are not requested initially.

  • Unique job features

    The job is distinguished by its high-level leadership responsibilities in a major educational institution with a focus on strategic financial and operational management.

Company overview

Alamo Colleges District is a network of five community colleges in San Antonio, Texas, providing affordable higher education and workforce training. They generate revenue through tuition, state funding, and grants, focusing on associate degrees, certificates, and continuing education. Established in 1945, the district has grown to serve over 100,000 students annually, emphasizing student success, community engagement, and economic development.

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  • Apply through multiple channels including the Alamo Colleges District corporate website, the WittKieffer landing page, and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and ensure consideration.

  • Connect on LinkedIn with current Alamo Colleges District leaders or administrators in the finance and administration division; start conversations by referencing recent district initiatives or the leadership profile document, or by expressing genuine interest in their strategic approach to institutional success.

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