Job Title: Vice President of Business and CFO | Job Type: Full-Time Staff
| Job Summary: The Vice President serves as the Chief Financial Officer of the College and is responsible for directing the College’s mission, vision, and strategic objectives by developing, monitoring, evaluating, and enforcing plans, controls, and results in the following areas: budgets, external audits, risk management, the physical plant and campus safety, personnel, mail and printing, and auxiliary services. The Vice President also serves on the College Cabinet and provides staff support to the President and several committees and subcommittees of the Board of Trustees.
| Required Qualifications: • Education: An appropriate bachelor’s degree is required; an MBA (or the equivalent) and CPA are highly desirable.
• Experience: A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in a college business and financial management setting or the equivalent.
• Skills: Strong leadership, planning, organizational, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills are required.
- Must have strong skills in the areas of strategic planning, quantitative, and financial analysis.
- Must have ability to interact with all constituencies of the College – internal and external.
- Must have ability to manage multiple projects at the same time.
- Must be capable of managing and motivating individuals in different areas of the College.
- Must have ability to manage continuous business process improvements.
- Must exhibit and insist upon attention to detail and accuracy.
- Must exhibit and emphasize high energy, timeliness and goal achievement.
- Must exhibit the highest levels of integrity and credibility. | Preferred Qualifications: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Achieves financial objectives and guides management decisions by developing plans, budgets, forecasts, and financial results; interpreting and analyzing budgetary data; monitoring variances; establishing and enforcing policies and procedures to guide budget planning and control process; identifying trends; providing forecasts; and recommending actions.
- Maximizes return on financial assets by establishing financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems; identifying financial improvement opportunities; evaluating options; and recommending courses of action.
- Protects assets by developing and managing credit policies and procedures; providing physical asset and liability insurance coverage; arranging for and participating in external audits; and managing legal counsel.
- Maintains and enhances the organization’s human resources by planning, implementing, and evaluating human resources policies, programs, and practices.
- Sustains College functions, safety and appearance by planning current and future space requirements; facilitating and monitoring maintenance, expansion, or purchase of buildings, grounds and equipment; analyzing and forecasting capital needs; identifying and establishing safety policies and procedures; and identifying and establishing fleet operating and maintenance policies, practices, and requirements.
| Job Description:
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Direct oversight and supervision of the following positions:
• Controller
• Director of Human Resources & Compensation
• Director of Financial Planning and Budgeting
• Executive Assistant, Staff Accountant and Insurance Administrator
• Executive Director of Plant Operations
• Bookstore Director
• Mail and Printing Services Director
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Work closely with the Dean of Student Life in dealings with the outsourced food services at the College (i.e., contract negotiations, setting prices, etc.) and managing billing, collection, and other services for Greek housing.
2. Work closely with the Director of the Winston Churchill Memorial and Library with regards to budgets, financial services, maintenance, etc.
3. Work closely with the Director of Computer Services in developing budgets for area and staffing levels and financing technology and equipment purchases.
4. Work closely with the Vice President for Development with regards to support of endowment and annuity funds, fundraising, donor relations, annual fund, and capital campaign.
5. Work closely with the Dean of Enrollment Services with regards to support of College enrollments, tuition deposits, and student billings and financial aid.
6. Accomplish other duties as directed by the President, Westminster College.
EQUIPMENT TO BE USED:
Must be able to operate the computer and all the associated software used at the college, and other office machines such as the fax, calculator, and telephone.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Requires sitting, standing, bending and reaching. May require lifting up to 50 pounds. Requires normal range of hearing and vision.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Works in a typical office setting.
| How To Apply:
If you are interested in this position, please send a cover letter of interest, your resume, and contact information for at least three professional references to: Westminster College, Attn: VP of Business/CFO Search, 501 Westminster Avenue, Fulton, MO 65251. Review of application materials will begin in December 2011. EOE.
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Job Title: Financial Aid Counselor | Job Type: Full-Time Staff
| Job Summary: This position will assist the Director of Financial Aid with the awarding and administration of the Federal, State and institutional financial aid programs by following all financial aid program policies and procedures for the purpose of recruiting and retaining students to Westminster College; ensures that the financial aid system is accurate, efficient, and in accordance with Federal regulations.
| Required Qualifications: • Education: Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience: Two years of experience in Financial Aid.
• Skills: Ability to maintain a calm and professional atmosphere in a busy and dynamic environment; clear, concise written and verbal communication skills; time management skills, must be a team player with the ability to work well with a variety of staff with different work styles and project priorities, should be a quality-minded self-starter; should appreciate how essential confidentiality is.
| Preferred Qualifications: SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Non-applicable.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
Other duties as assigned.
EQUIPMENT TO BE USED:
Must be able to operate the computer and all of the associated software used at the college, including Jenzabar and PowerFAIDS, and other office machines such as the fax, calculator, and telephone.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Requires sitting, standing, bending and reaching. May require lifting up to 50 pounds. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines such as computers, fax machine, calculators, telephone, and office equipment. Requires normal range of hearing and vision. Requires working some evenings and weekends.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Climate controlled building and private office.
| Job Description:
1. Assist with administration and awarding financial aid programs by complying with Federal and State regulations and institutional policies for the purpose of recruiting and retaining students to Westminster College.
2. Assist with maintaining computer and paper financial aid records by collecting data from other administrative offices on campus, collecting required applications and documentation from students, obtaining student financial aid information from the Department of Education and State of Missouri.
3. Administer State funded financial aid programs by awarding, certifying, disbursing, and reconciling with the Business Office.
4. Administer Federal Work Study program.
5. Assist with preparation and distribution of financial aid information through paper and electronic correspondence, workshops, on-campus and off-campus presentations and visits, and conferences.
| How To Apply:
If you are interested in this position, please send a cover letter of interest, your resume, and contact information for at least three professional references to: Westminster College, Attn: Ms. Aimee Bristow, 501 Westminster Avenue, Fulton, MO 65251. Please submit your application materials by Dec. 28, 2011. EOE.
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Job Title: Executive Director of Development | Job Type: Full-Time Staff
| Job Summary: Under the general direction of the Vice President for Institutional Advancement, oversees the operations and results of the major gift operation for Westminster College; trains and supervises department staff; develops, implements, and evaluates a plan for the program that supports the College’s mission and goals and links with annual giving, alumni and other efforts.
| Required Qualifications: • Education: A minimum of a bachelor’s degree preferably in educational administration or marketing.
• Experience: A minimum of five years professional experience in raising major gifts including work on campaigns.
• Skills: Outstanding abilities in planning, coordination, strategic thinking, communication (oral and writing), and supervision. Significant travel required.
| Preferred Qualifications: SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBIITIES:
Supervise the results and daily activities of the Development Office to include supervision of staff members.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
Attends and participates in Board of Trustees Development Committee meetings.
EQUIPMENT TO BE USED:
Must be able to operate the computer and associated software used at the College, to include Microsoft Office, Jenzabar, and other office machines such as the fax, calculator, telephone, copy machine and printer.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Requires sitting, standing, bending and reaching. May require lifting up to 40 pounds. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines such as computers, fax machine, calculators, the telephone, and office equipment. Requires normal range of hearing and vision.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Climate controlled building with private office.
| Job Description:
In conjunction with the office staff, the Executive Director is responsible for the following duties:
1) Personal Portfolio – Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects, communicating, visiting, and cultivating them towards major giving.
2) Major Gift Officer Staff – Manage a staff of MGOs focused on cultivating their own portfolios. Hold each staff member accountable to reasonable metrics for the success of an MGO.
3) President & Outside MGOs – Support and advise the President, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Vice President for Student Life, Vice President for the Churchill Institute/Executive Director of the Churchill Museum, Executive Director of the Center for Leadership and Service, and Director of Athletics as they cultivate portfolios of major gift prospects. Communicate reasonable expectations for their development work and provide metrics of their work in this area.
4) Donor Prospect Management – Develop and support a system of donor research, top prospect lists, moves management, and stewardship that provides for a continually growing base of major gift support.
5) Volunteer Management – Recruit and coordinate volunteers who are able to assist with major gift fund raising. Provide volunteers with background information, reasonable follow-up tasks, and goals.
6) Staff Supervision – Provide a developmental and results-orientated feedback system in place for office staff. Hold staff accountable to realistic metrics of performance.
7) Budget Management – Allocate office resources in ways that increase effectiveness while appropriately prioritizing. Do not exceed allocated budget.
| How To Apply:
If you are interested in this position, please send a cover letter of interest, your resume, and contact information for at least three professional references to: Westminster College, Attn: Ms. Melanie Barger, 501 Westminster Avenue, Fulton, MO 65251. Please submit your application materials by Jan. 13, 2012. EOE.
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