Description
Queensborough Community College (QCC) seeks an exceptional leader to serve as its next Vice President for Finance and Administration (VPFA).
Reporting directly to the President and serving as a member of the President's Cabinet, the VPFA is more than the College's chief financial and administrative officer. This individual will serve as a strategic partner, trusted advisor, and servant leader who will steward the resources that make our mission possible.
This is an extraordinary opportunity to join Queensborough at a pivotal moment. Having successfully completed an ambitious strategic planning cycle, the College is building on that momentum as we position ourselves for the future. We seek a Vice President who understands that finance and administration are not simply operational functions, but powerful drivers of student success, institutional excellence, and innovation.
At Queensborough, we believe that every funding decision is an opportunity to advance our mission, strengthen our students’ experiences,and invest in the future of our community. We are seeking a Vice President who embraces this philosophy and is energized by the challenge of aligning resources, systems, and operations with the College's strategic priorities.
The successful candidate will be an engaged and collaborative partner who is eager to understand the organization, listen deeply, build trust, and cultivate strong relationships across the College. We seek someone who enjoys creating effective systems, increasing transparency, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and service. The ideal candidate will bring both strategic vision and operational expertise, helping the College navigate change while building the foundation necessary for long-term success.
If you are inspired by the transformative power of public higher education, energized by mission driven leadership, and excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of a remarkable institution and the students it serves, we invite your application.
Areas of Responsibility
The Vice President provides executive leadership and oversight for a broad portfolio that includes:
Finance and Budget Operations
Business and Fiscal Management
Accounting and Treasury Functions
Procurement and Asset Management
Accounts Payable and Bursar Operations
Facilities Management
Buildings and Grounds
Transportation Services
Public Safety and Security
Environmental Health and Safety
Capital Planning and Related Administrative Operations
The Vice President also serves as Treasurer and Board member of affiliated entities, supports the Queensborough Community College Fund, and represents the College on CUNY-wide councils, committees, and collaborative initiatives.
Work will be performed in a hybrid manner with a minimum of 70% onsite presence.
About Queensborough Community College
Located in Bayside, Queens, one of the most diverse counties in the United States, Queensborough Community College is one of seven community colleges within The City University of New York, the nation's largest urban public university system.
Serving thousands of students each year, Queensborough offers more than 30 academic programs spanning the liberal arts, sciences, business, engineering technologies, health sciences, education, and the arts. We are deeply committed to equity, opportunity, and student success.
What distinguishes Queensborough is our culture of care. We are a community that values relationships, collaboration, transparency, and shared responsibility. We are ambitious about what our students can achieve and equally committed to supporting one another as colleagues.
CUNY is an equal opportunity employer, is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce, and is dedicated to recruiting and retaining professionals who share the College’s commitment to equity. It welcomes nominations of, and applications from, members of protected groups including minorities, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, as well as others who would bring additional perspectives to the university’s mission. Candidates with demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusiveness through their service are also encouraged to apply. One of Queensborough Community College’s greatest strengths, and a necessary element of excellence, is the diversity of our community. We strive to attract and nurture a talented and diverse faculty and staff that proudly reflect the unique character of the local Queens community, the most diverse county in the United States.
Requirements
This position is in CUNY's Executive Compensation Plan. All executive positions require a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
Progressive executive leadership experience in finance, administration, operations, facilities, or related areas within a complex organization.
Demonstrated success aligning financial planning, budget development, and resource allocation with institutional strategic priorities and organizational goals.
Experience serving as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, contributing to organization-wide planning, decision-making, and change management initiatives.
A record of building collaborative partnerships across diverse stakeholder groups, including shared governance bodies, employee groups, community partners, and external organizations.
Demonstrated success improving organizational effectiveness through process improvement, systems development, innovation, and operational efficiencies.
Experience leading and developing high-performing teams through a transparent, collaborative, and servant leadership approach that fosters trust, accountability, and continuous improvement.
A demonstrated commitment to advancing student success and creating an environment where students, faculty, and staff can thrive.
