Vice President, Financial Services and Operations

Job Description Summary
Prince Georges Community College ( PGCC ) invites applications and nominations in the search for its Vice President for Financial Services and Operations ( VPFSO ). The VPFSO reports to the President and serves as the Colleges chief fiscal and administrative officer overseeing all aspects of the Colleges operations including budget and finance physical plant operations infrastructure and environment capital improvements campus police and auxiliary and event management services. The VPFSO will be a mission-oriented leader and big-picture thinker dedicated to continuous improvement and institution-wide collaboration. The VPFSO will join a team profoundly committed to the priorities of student success economic impact and the continuous pursuit of excellence. The Institution: Since 1958 Prince Georges Community College has provided high-quality affordable and accessible educational opportunities for students from Prince Georges County and beyond. The Colleges main campus is located in the city of Largo Maryland approximately 15 miles from Washington D.C. PGCC is the first choice for higher education for residents of Prince Georges County and it serves nearly 25000 students annually through a comprehensive array of more than 200 academic and career training programs. PGCCs main campus is situated on 150 picturesque acres and boasts state-of-the-art buildings and equipment. A three-year renovation and expansion project is currently underway at Marlboro Hall and is expected to conclude later this year. The expansion of the building from 77000 to 130000 square feet provides more space for academic programs and larger classrooms and laboratories and the renovations will provide high-tech classrooms and more efficient electrical plumbing HVAC and technology systems along with a new roof. The project ensures that the facility is accessible and ADA compliant and the exterior will be rebranded and enhanced with defined entry points and visual interest that coincide with the academic programs that reside there. Funding for the $164.4 million project comes primarily from the state of Maryland and Prince Georges County. True to its mission to provide responsive accessible education the College also offers instruction at five off-campus sites situated throughout Marylands bustling Capital Region. Additionally the College has adopted a three-campus model that will bring under its umbrella two more full campuses expanding the Colleges impact by improving accessibility offering new pathways to success and further solidifying the institution as a beacon of opportunity. Community College Week named PGCC as one of the 50 fastest-growing public two-year colleges in the nation and the College is designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Two-year Education by the National Security Agency and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Additionally the College has been recognized as a leader in student success by the American Association of Colleges & Universities was named as a 2024 Most Promising Place to Work in Community Colleges by the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development ( NISOD ) and Diverse: Issues in Higher Education and is a proud member of Achieving the Dream. Reflecting its commitment to student success the College recently launched its Pathways to Success at PGCC an in-depth exploration of the Colleges academic and career pathways with members from its community including current and graduating students alums faculty and staff. Each episode focuses on a pathway that provides students a clear roadmap to achieving their academic and career goals in an industry of their choice. PGCC is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. For more information about PGCC please visit the College website at .

Minimum Qualifications
Qualifications : The next VPFSO must be committed to PGCCs core values of excellence success diversity respect professionalism and lifelong learning. They must also be proficient in organizational strategy resource management collaboration and mission advocacy and must demonstrate professionalism and a commitment to high standards. Additionally the VPFSO must possess exceptional written and oral communication interpersonal and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interface with senior management the Colleges Board of Trustees and all staff. The VPFSO will have the ability to operate as an effective tactical as well as strategic thinker and will also be skilled in organizing and scheduling complex activities building successful professional relationships with internal and external communities and working collaboratively with all areas of the College. The next VPFSO will have a proven track record of success facilitating progressive organizational change and development within an organization; excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills including negotiation and conflict resolution skills; superior management skills and the ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers; strong mentoring and coaching experience that can transfer to and benefit a team with diverse levels of expertise; knowledge and familiarity with traditional and technology-based research and utilizing data to support proposals including extensive experience with enterprise resource planning and data management systems (Ellucian Colleague preferred); and demonstrated proficiency with technology (Microsoft Office Suite preferred). Additionally the VPFSO will be a self-reliant results-oriented problem solver; energetic flexible and proactive; and a team leader who can positively and productively impact both strategic and tactical finance and administration initiatives. It is also crucial that the next VPFSO have an authentic passion for the Colleges mission. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Masters degree in finance accounting business or related discipline required. Minimum ten (10) years experience in a senior management role ideally with both external audit and in-house financial management experience. Must have supervised personnel and administered programs directly related to operations administration and/or finance area for at least five years. Doctorate degree preferred. CPA preferred. Location: With a population exceeding 900000 Prince Georges County is the second most populous county in the state of Maryland. Economically healthy and culturally vibrant the 500-square-mile jurisdiction is home to federal agencies that include Joint Base Andrews and Air Force One U.S. Census Bureau U.S. Internal Revenue Service NASA -Goddard Space Flight Center U.S. Department of Agriculture National Maritime Intelligence Integration Office National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration U.S. Food and Drug Administration and U.S. National Archives and Records Administration. A major partner in education Prince Georges County Public Schools serve 130000 students and is the second-largest system in the state and the 17th largest in the nation. Bowie State University the University of Maryland College Park and the University of Maryland Global Campus are located within eight miles of Prince Georges Community College and serve as three of the top transfer universities for PGCC . Largo the home of PGCCs main campus is only 15 miles from Washington D.C. and less than two hours from Baltimore. For more information about Maryland the Capital Region and the surrounding communities visit Experience:

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