Vice President for Finance and Administration

• Serve as the Colleges Chief Financial Officer providing leadership in fiscal planning budgeting forecasting and financial reporting.
• Lead the development and execution of the Colleges annual and long-term financial plans to ensure fiscal sustainability and compliance with Board of Trustees policies.
• Oversee all accounting budgeting purchasing investments and auditing functions ensuring compliance with federal state and local regulations.
• Manage the Colleges cash flow investments debt and reserves and ensure appropriate internal controls and risk management practices.
• Prepare and present monthly and annual financial statements reports and analyses to the President and Board of Trustees and prepare the annual statutory budget per State of Kansas requirements
• Collaborate with Executive Cabinet members and budget managers to develop and manage budgets aligned with strategic and operational priorities.
• Oversee campus facilities maintenance and capital projects including construction energy management and physical plant operations.
• Provide administrative oversight for the Business Office Financial Aid Information Technology Athletics Maintenance & Facilities Campus Security and Auxiliary Services ensuring efficient and customer-focused service delivery.
• Advise the President and Executive Cabinet on institutional financial policy tuition and fee structures and capital resource allocation.
• Serve as liaison to auditors financial institutions insurance providers and state and federal agencies.
• Ensure the College maintains compliance with all accreditation fiscal accountability and bond covenant requirements.
• Participate in strategic planning policy development and institutional effectiveness initiatives.
• Represent the College in community governmental and professional organizations.

• Business Office/Accounting
• Financial Aid
• Facilities & Maintenance
• Campus Security
• Information Technology
• Athletics
• Auxiliary Services

• Masters degree in accounting Finance Business Administration or related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible administrative and fiscal management experience preferably in higher education.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GASB (Governmental Accounting Standards Board) and GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) standards.
• Demonstrated experience in budget development financial analysis and capital project planning.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple complex projects.
• Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders including governing boards auditors and financial institutions.
• Commitment to ethical leadership transparency and integrity.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation or equivalent.
• Experience with community college finance and operations including state funding models and higher education regulatory compliance.
• Experience utilizing Ellucian ERP systems such as Colleague and Banner
• Experience managing information systems facilities and auxiliary enterprises.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Independence Community College (ICC)is a two-year educational institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. It was established in 1925 as grades 13 and 14 of the Independencepublic school 1967 Independence Community College legally separated from the school district. Construction of the new community college on a 68 acre campus formerly the Independence Country Club began in 1969. Classes at the new site began in September 1970. ICC campus is now home to the Academic Building Fine Arts Building Student Union Cessna Learning Center Field House Administration BuildingWilliam Inge Center for the Artsfitness center athletic practice fields disc golf course 96-bed multi-structure living complex and a 200 bedresidence hall.

By renovating a donated building in 2010 we expanded our college to include ICC West (2615 West Main Street). This campus is located on the west side of Independence and is home to our technical programs: Allied Health Cosmetology and GED/ renovations were completed in 2012 to accomodate our newest program Veterinary Technology. This state-of-the-art facility includes animal wards a classroom lab surgery pharmacy prep roomsmall animal treatment food prep grooming and radiology.

ICC also maintains presence downtown through the ICC Foundation office and by partnering with the Independence Business Resource Center.

Currently our educational and support programming includes 35programs of studyfor Associates of Arts and/or Science degrees 11programs of study for Certificate completionStudent Support ServicesUpward Bound mens and womens athletic programs and a variety ofcampus organizations and activities.

Mission Statement

Independence Community College serves the best interests of students and the community by providing academic excellence while promoting cultural enrichment and economic development.

Vision Statement

To be a community college that provides an exceptional educational experience by cultivating intellect encouraging creativity and enhancing character in a student and community centered environment.

Core Values

• Integrity:ICC holds its employees and students accountable to be honest ethical and transparent.
• Excellence:ICC demonstrates continuous quality improvement in academics and services offered to students and other stakeholders.
• Responsiveness:ICC looks to the future by responding to the emerging needs of its stakeholders.
• Diversity/Enrichment:ICC provides an environment that values uniqueness while promoting personal growth through creativity and innovation.
• Commitment:ICC commits to making decisions that best serve its students and community.