VICE PRESIDENT, ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

The Vice President for Administration /CFO serves as the chief administrative and financial services officer of the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) and is responsible for providing leadership and administrative oversight for planning and directing the University’s business units.

The University of the Commonwealth Caribbean invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the positions of:

VICE PRESIDENT, ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

REPORTS TO: UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Vice President for Administration /CFO serves as the chief administrative and financial services officer of the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) and is responsible for providing leadership and administrative oversight for planning and directing the University’s business office and risk management functions, physical facilities, grounds, security, procurement, finance, human resources and auxiliary services. He/she will assume primary leadership responsibility for planning, implementing, and coordinating the administrative and financial programs of the University. The Vice President oversees the areas of Logistics and Administration, Security and Facilities, Comptroller/Accounting Services, Business Office/Student Financial services, and Talent Development/Management and Wellness.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The VP for Administrative and Finance/CFO function typically reports directly to the President. In this senior role, the Vice President of Administration & Finance/CFO will oversee the planning, development, implementation, and maintenance of the university’s administrative and financial services and departments by supporting and promoting profitable goals and objectives. He/she will advise the President and senior management on all financial matters affecting the institution’s operations, including annual budgets and financial audits, risk management, operations, human resources, facilities, and financial planning in support of strategic and operational decision-making.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least a master’s degree in a business or management related area or a Ph. D or other doctoral degree. CPA or related financial designation preferred.
• At least five (5) years’ experience in senior administrative management in a university or similar environment.
• Experience managing large teams of people and budgets.
• Demonstrated experience with strategic planning, strong fiscal management, linking resource allocation to planning and priorities.

For more information his link www.ucc.edu.jm/careers features all vacancies published on the UCC website

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted