New England HERC

Location: Thief River Falls and East Grand Forks

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Employment Condition: At Will

Job Description:

• Oversee budget planning, development and implementation working with administration, managers and faculty. This includes analysis and evaluation of strategic plans, past budgets, enrollment data, governmental and private grant plans, solid fiscal management principles, and sound educational theory and practice.
• Oversee the development and implementation of the policies, procedures, rules and regulations for procurement, finance and budget activities as well as auxiliary accounts.
• Oversee account reporting and fiscal activities of the college for all funds and accounts including general fund; federal, state and local operating grants; auxiliary accounts, financial aid and scholarships.
• Advise the President, administration, and other members of the college community on financial matters, including spending priorities, budget process, and financial status.

• Provides institutional leadership and management for auxiliary services including food service employees and contracts.
• Perform all supervisory tasks in accordance with established equal opportunity and affirmative action, non-harassment and employee safety policies and procedures.
• Delegate authority to appropriate employees for the management of administrative services.
• Ensure compliance with the College's Affirmative Action Plan and ensure equitable treatment of all employees and applicants for employment.

• Develops and maintains a long-range financial master plan that supports the college's strategic plan.
• Contribute and participate in Northland's President's Cabinet and Executive Team and in other meetings as requested by the President.

• Enforce and implement equal opportunity and affirmative action policies, procedures, and programs within functional areas of responsibility.
• Know and enforce the College's pre-hire and hiring processes as outlined within the College's Affirmative Action Plan.
• Assure that all employees within your administrative unit are informed of the College's EO/AA policies, procedures, and practices.
• Assist the compliance officer in determining hiring goals.
• Identify factors that may impede the college's pursuit of its EO/AA goals and objectives and strive to overcome these factors.
• Exercise supervisory authority so that employees effectively perform assigned job duties to achieve the annual objectives of the division.
• Recruit, interview, and recommend personnel for appointment, promotions, rewards, transfers, disciplines and dismissals in the division.
• Conduct meetings with personnel for continuous improvement methods
• Annually evaluate personnel performance.
• Write job analysis, recommend and assist in salary development for all personnel in the division.
• Attend supervisory training sessions and communicate needed information to personnel.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or Accounting or related field
• Five or more years of progressively complex administrative/managerial experience in a medium to large multi-faceted organization
• Ability to model and set the tone for institutional integrity, transparency and openness.
• Ability to lead and work as a team member dedicated to the success of the College, our employees, and the students we serve.
• A leadership style and service orientation consistent with the mission of the college.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting and business principles and strategic planning and budgeting as it relates to the functions of the position.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of a wide range of computer hardware and software
• Knowledge and commitment to shared governance or similar entity, that provides innovation, creative practices, solutions and collaboration.
• Ability to inspire, lead, and motivate others to achieve objectives.

• Occasional overnight travel
• Occasional non-standard hours

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Business, Finance or Accounting or related field.
• CPA – Certified Professional Accountant
• Knowledge of state legislation, statute, and executive policy
• Experience in education or other public entity
• Experience with compliance or auditing
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws; Minnstate rules, policies, procedures and regulations, and the policies of the Minnesota State Board of Trustees

Other Requirements:

About:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency's mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Benefits Info:

• Retirement plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid annual and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Disability Insurance Coverage
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Desired Start Date: 06/01/2023

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About Northland Community & Technical College

Northland is a comprehensive two-year community & technical college offering 80+ program options in high-demand fields including; Aerospace, Agriculture, Automotive & Transportation, Building Trades, Business & Marketing, Education, Health & Human Services, Information Technology, Law & Public Safety, Manufacturing and more! Northland also has a liberal arts & transfer program which offers students the first two years of a bachelor's degree. Mission Statement: Northland is an innovative leader in higher education, preparing all learners with work and life skills that advance personal well-being and regional prosperity. Values: - Meet students where they are - Focus on student success - Provide a high-value learning experience - Work collaboratively and build relationships - Advance diversity, equity, and inclusion - Promote global competency - Encourage innovation and creativity - Pursue quality and continuous improvement - Meet community and workforce needs - Practice responsible financial stewardship

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