Executive Business Officer

Executive Business Officer

San Diego Community College District

Closing Date: 02/28/2024

Position Number: 011657

Position Type:
Classified

Location:

District

The San Diego Community College District seeks applications for the Executive Business Officer - Vice Chancellor, Finance and Business Services. The Executive Business Officer reports directly to the Chancellor and works collaboratively with the Chancellor's Cabinet and stakeholders in ensuring fiscal health and stability for the District. In addition to robust experience in business development and financial reporting, the ideal candidate will be innovative and forward‑thinking.

The successful candidate will be an equity‑minded individual committed to ongoing collaborations with faculty, staff, and external partners and who has demonstrated experience working in and leading a diverse organization.

• Ability to lead within a diverse public organization and contribute positively to a culture of meaningful inclusion, equity in outcomes, and accessibility for all communities and stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively lead business and financial services at an executive management level in a diverse organization prioritizing equitable allocation of resources for all communities and stakeholders.
• Expertise in budget planning, development and control in a public organization.
• Advanced knowledge of financial reporting requirements, preferably within a California community college.
• Ability to lead collaboratively and ethically in a public organization which includes a collective bargaining and participatory governance environment.
• Expertise in accounting and auditing practices at an executive management level.
• Expertise in directing, planning, and coordinating the development of financing for capital projects.
• Expertise in procurement and competitive bidding processes in a public organization.
• Expertise in strategic planning, action, and leadership.
• Demonstrated cultural humility and sensitivity to diverse communities served by a large urban community college district.
• Experience working with a governing board to develop and implement policy.
• Experience with legislative analysis and advocacy and liaising with appropriate government agencies and national organizations.
• Experience with redevelopment projects, including debt financing related to bond issues and Certificates of Participation.

Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, Inc. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and classified professionals.

• Complete online application.
• Detailed cover letter, not to exceed two pages, highlighting your greatest strengths related to the Desired Qualifications.
• Resume, not to exceed five pages summarizing experience, education, knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Seven professional references listed within the application.
• Unofficial transcripts (optional).
• Foreign degree evaluation (if applicable).
• Do not submit materials other than those requested. Only requested documents will be considered; extraneous materials may result in the application not being reviewed.

• Submit official college transcripts as stated on application.
• Provide Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam.
• Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the District’s expense; clearance must be received prior to first day of employment.
• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States as required by the I9 Employment Eligibility Verification form.
• Attend a new hire processing appointment in People, Culture, and Technology Services…