Interim VP of Administration

Saint Joseph's College of Maine is hiring for the position of Interim Vice President of Administration!

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Vice President of Administration serves as the principal advisor to the President on all matters pertaining to management and operations of general administrative services functions. This role is responsible for the oversight of all assigned divisions; providing supervision and direction to the position's direct reports; and coordinating the College Safety Program.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for the oversight of all assigned divisions by:

• Ensuring compliance with the College's mission by establishing goals and objectives, reviewing and approving departmental plans, and evaluating progress towards goal accomplishment
• Developing, implementing, and enforcing corporate administrative policies and procedures
• Overseeing the management of departmental budgets and vendor contract negotiations
• Coordinating with HR and legal team on compliance, recordkeeping, and regulatory requirement
• Establishing business continuity and risk management protocols for administrative operations
• Evaluating internal workflows to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness
• Collaborating with finance and executive leadership on resource planning
• Maintaining organizational; alignment with federal, state, and local operational laws
• Driving internal communications strategy to promote clarity and accountability

Provides supervision and direction to the position's direct reports by:

• Meeting regularly with direct reports and their teams to provide guidance, coaching and remain informed
• Conducting ongoing performance assessments to improve the overall efficiency of the team and individual performance
• Role-modeling for team members the essential behavior and qualities for success

Coordinates the College Safety Program by:

• Serving as the College's Safety Committee Chair
• Inspecting, reporting, and correction of unsafe conditions
• Management of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of hazard waste
• Oversight of the College's disaster preparedness plan

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's Degree required; a Masters in Business Administration or a graduate degree in a related field is preferred
• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible administration or financial services

experience in most or all of the following areas is required.

• Experience with contract management and vendor negotiations, compliance and risk mitigation strategies

• Experience in and/or knowledge of architectural and engineering planning, design and construction, physical plant management, human resources, and food service/event planning, information systems and campus safety is preferred

• A record of successful leadership while directing the efforts of professional staff, preferably in higher education, is required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• A demonstrated ability to lead and the skill set to develop leaders
• Strong conflict resolution skills with a team mentorship strategy
• Ability to project a strong positive image of the College with parents, students, faculty, staff and others, including community and government leaders and the media
• Ability to work effectively and collegially with the college community and to negotiate with a wide range of constituents
• Hands-on experience in developing and executing strategic institutional planning
• Ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks, with constant interruptions, with a positive attitude, and following through on all tasks to completion
• Ability to anticipate and apply ingenuity and creativity to a variety of situations
• Ability to make decisions under conditions of uncertainty
• Ability to be a strong advocate for the College's efforts in the areas of sustainability, equity and inclusion
• Ability to scan the environment for critical relevant information
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills, including writing, speaking and listening
• An appreciation for, and commitment to, the College's work in the area of sustainability, including achievement of the goals of the Climate Action Plan
• Comfortable in the dynamic and evolving environment of contemporary higher education
• The personal qualities of trustworthiness, openness, kindness, flexibility, and a sense of humor
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion
• Tolerates work related stress effectively and maintains self-control/professionalism

About Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1912, Saint Joseph's College is Maine's only Catholic college. Located on the shores of Sebago Lake in Standish, Maine, the 460-acre campus offers 46 undergraduate programs and a Division III athletic program to approximately 800 on-campus students. In addition to its on-campus offerings, Saint Joseph's College provides certificates, undergraduate, and advanced degrees to approximately 1,200 working adults residing throughout the United States and in more than 20 other countries through its online learning program.

Saint Joseph's College of Maine seeks to attract, retain, and develop personnel who support its mission and are committed to nurturing highly competent and deeply compassionate leaders ready to serve in a vulnerable world. Inspired by the life and vision of Catherine McAuley, it welcomes persons from all backgrounds as part of its community which is guided by the following values:

• to seek and embrace truth and wisdom wherever it may be found;

• to combine faith with reason in the pursuit of academic excellence;

• to commit ourselves to honesty in all relations with each other;

• to welcome the perspectives, cultures, and abilities of all people of good will, especially the disenfranchised;

• to value and respect the contribution of each member of the community;

• to reach out beyond the College's boundaries to serve the needs of others with compassion and mercy;

• to address instances of injustice that impact people and the earth in solidarity with those we serve and from a position of informed advocacy.

Saint Joseph's College of Maine is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing an inclusive work environment that supports a diverse faculty and staff. We consider all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race (including traits associated with race, including hair texture, Afro hairstyles, and protective hairstyles), color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, genetic information, military status, sex or gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disabilities, familial status, protected whistleblower activity, previous assertion of workers' compensation claim, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employees wishing to report sex-based discrimination, harassment, or misconduct should contact the Title IX Office (titleIX@sjcme.edu, 207-893-6606, 115A Heffernan Center).

In order to be considered for the position, submit an application and resume electronically by clicking on "Apply." Be sure to also read and sign the Pre-Employment Statement. Offers are contingent upon successfully passing a background check. Specific questions may be emailed to: sjcemployment@sjcme.edu or call 207-893-7757.