Senior Associate Vice President, Administrative Services & Finance

Job Description

Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for leadership and direction of Information Technology Services (ITS), Environmental Health and Safety, Physical Plant, Campus Reservations and Events, and Facilities Planning.
• Sets goals and evaluates performance for each unit, ensuring alignment with the university's strategic objectives. Aligns division goals with overall university strategies.
• Provides guidance and instills best operating practices as they relate to assigned areas. Establishes internal standards and control procedures which maintain or improve compliance.
• Manages resources, reviews unit performance, and designs and implements organizational improvements.
• Keeps the Vice President informed of unit developments, issues, and progress while managing day-to-day operational details.
• Leads and executes special projects or initiatives as assigned by the Vice President.
• Ensures timely delivery and alignment of projects with university priorities.
• Responsible for the monitoring and oversight of all operating budgets within areas of responsibility.
• Provides leadership to the division in the Vice President's absence, maintaining consistency in decision-making and operations.
• Provide strategic direction and oversight of ITS to ensure it meets the current and future technological needs of the university.
• Represents the Vice President at internal or external meetings, events, or functions as required.
• Champions a positive and customer-focused culture across all supervised units.
• Promotes values of service excellence and accountability.
• Identifies and implements strategies to modernize operations within supervised units.
• Leads initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, sustainability, and innovation within the division.
• Fosters effective collaboration across university divisions to achieve shared goals and advance institutional objectives.

Other Duties:

• Maintains compliance with financial disclosure in accordance with Chapter 112 F.S.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

• This position requires fourteen years of directly related full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Master's degree from an accredited institution in Business Administration, Public Administration, or closely related field and eight years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions.
• Professional experience providing leadership and management of administrative operations, including preparation and interpretation of financial and statistical analyses.
• Experience overseeing varied operational units and drive organizational improvements.
• Proven experience in the oversight and management of IT services, including implementing technological strategies and solutions.
• Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Administrative experience in Florida's State University System (SUS).

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge of policies, procedures, and regulations related to the position.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources.
• Knowledge of operational and fiscal analysis techniques.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Skill in balancing high-level strategic priorities with operational details
• Demonstrated ability to oversee varied operational units, including IT services, and drive organizational improvements.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects.
• Ability to inspire and lead cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee varied operational units and drive organizational improvements.
• Ability to take initiative to plan, organize, coordinate and perform work in various situations when numerous and diverse demands are involved.
• Ability to think critically and creatively, have a high standard of integrity, and be motivated to incorporate best practices into the organizational structure.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of independent judgement in the establishment, interpretation, application, and enforcement of all rules, regulations, and policies.
• Ability to effectively manage the work of others by providing information, guidance, and motivation.
• Ability to anticipate problems and address them proactively.
• Ability to exercise discretion and good judgement at all times.
• Ability to collect, organize, analyze and present information in a meaningful manner.
• Ability to foster and establish new revenue generating opportunities.

Pay Grade: 24

*This posting was updated on March 7, 2025 to add department name to job duties.