This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.
Cultural Beliefs
The Chronicle of Higher Education’s “Great Colleges to Work For®” is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.
Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.
Campus Marketing Statement
Lone Star College-System Office
Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.
LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.
Lone Star College-System Office employees are based at one of two System Office locations; The Woodlands and University Park. Both are the site for multiple administrative departments and system-wide training programs.
Location address is 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77381.
Job Description
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
The Director, Executive Vice Chancellor Operations (EVCO) Business Operations directs staff and resources to provide business operations support to all divisions reporting to the Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor, including but not limited to Client Relations & Communications, Analytics and Institutional Reporting, Contact Center, Campus Services and Security. The position is responsible for directing all activities related to Business Operations, including interfacing with a variety of LSC departments. Manages and coordinates long-term planning and day-to-day budget management, as well as oversees Board Agenda Items (BAI’s) and ensures compliance with internal and external rules and regulations. Creates multi-million-dollar budgets including various funding sources.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Provides leadership and guidance to all divisions/departments within the organizational tree regarding financial services, including budget planning advice, business operations best practices and day-to-day financial strategy. Responsible for area transitions, including migrating budgets, positions, reorganizational changes and related business operations
Responsible for Human Resources-related business operations; including PMR’s, stipends, ePars, job posting approvals, salary recommendations for new hires, direct hiring packets, re organizational changes and transitions with the departments. PT and FT salary projects in current and future budget planning
Advises senior leadership regarding strategic initiatives and assists in the development, review and recommendation of policies’ plays a strong role in evaluating, planning developing and improving overall business services and operations for multiple System-Wide departments
Plans and implements concepts, practices and goals of multiple System-wide departments’ business and budgetary processes, including a variety of complex System-wide projects requiring a wide degree of latitude in interpreting and applying LSC policies and procedures
Responsible for fiscal accountability of all contractual life cycle management and obligation management across multiple divisions/departments including funding accountability for various contracts
Creates, implements, and manages processes and procedures for effective business office operations, including Key Performance Indicators to help the success of the division and LSC
Oversees/Manages multiple project budgets including purchases within construction projects for LSC working directly with CIO, SAVC’s, AVC’s, ED’s and Directors; providing project information for project spend, evaluate trends, reporting on various types of funding sources, fiscal year budgeting evaluation, capital asset tracking, queries and reports on projects that include multiple phases and multiple years of fiscal funding
Leads financial meetings with the Campus and System coordinators, Business Managers, ED’s, SAVC’s and AVC’s for all divisions/departments; Ensures coordination of and compliance with all related Business Office and LSC processes and procedures
Coordinates, monitors and approves department purchases while ensuring department is working closely with OGC for contract review, purchasing for policies and procedures, and accounts payable for invoicing and asset management. Responsible for tracking assets, fixed assets and capital projects
Responsible for tracking licenses, hardware & support, subscriptions and services for LSC and System wide contracts; this includes implementing new software and maintaining current software/hardware using an automotive tracking system (SNOW)
Conducts regular CS internal audits of all aspects of the business operations process and makes timely recommendations for going forward. This includes weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly audits of individual business operations needs. Creates and implements various SOP’s/Job Aides to conduct business in relation to the policies and procedures for LSC. First point of contact for external/internal business request and responses in business operations
Builds strong business relationships and maintains the highest degree of confidentiality and discretion at all times. Prepares accurate and appropriate reports for executive management
Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Attention to detail and the ability to successfully manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment; excellent time-management skills
Comprehensive computer technology skills to include Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft, performing complex queries, and constructing and running reports
Expert analytical skills and strong business acumen and strategic thinking skills
Excellent relationship building skills and written and oral communication skills
Excellent supervisory skills and the ability to work collaboratively and independently
A thorough knowledge and understanding of educational institutions and how financial decisions and policies impact student operations and instructional areas
Strong sense of urgency and timelines
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.
WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:
Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards
May occasionally need to work weekends or untraditional hours
May regularly travel to different LSC locations
May be fully reassigned to other LSC locations if necessary
May need to work weekends and outside of core business hours if necessary
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience must include at least 3 years in a management level position
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Salary
Hiring salary range is $89,399-$102,809.
Lone Star College provides a hiring salary range for all posted full-time non-faculty positions. Where your salary offer would fall in that range is determined by your related experience and education. Should you receive an offer of employment from Lone Star College, the resume submitted in the application process will be utilized to calculate your salary offer. The information outlined below will provide the Office of Human Resources everything needed to determine an accurate starting salary.
Your resume should provide a complete picture of your work experience. The resume should include the following information for each position listed:
Additionally, any certifications listed as required or preferred in the Lone Star College job description should be included in the resume submitted.
Benefits Marketing Statement
By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment and excellent work/life balance. This includes a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package, a generous number of paid holidays and vacation days, wellness programs, tuition waiver, professional development opportunities and more.
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How to Apply
ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY
We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered.
Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year. By selecting the option to receive notifications on your profile, you will begin receiving electronic communication regarding new opportunities with Lone Star College (LSC).
If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone, or email to schedule an interview.
Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States.
More information on the E-Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.
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