Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) and the office of the Vice Chancellor for Administration (VCA) is currently seeking to fill the position of Assistant Vice Chancellor for Administration (AVCA) to serve as a resource person to the larger SIUE community and the VCA Directors in matters of budget development, long-range planning, space utilization and organizational governance. The position also supports the VCA in day-to-day operations and special projects.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Develops and maintains the University's Long-Range Plan. Reviews, finalizes and submits long range goals and project lists developed by the Facilities Management Department (FMD) for approval by the VCA, Chancellor, President, and BoT. Similarly, reviews, finalizes, and submits the University Asset Maintenance Schedules and Real Property Utilization Report developed by the FMD for the Budget Office and President's Office.

Works closely with the VCA Directors and other units to prepare responses to the IBHE and Legislative technical questions on SIUE capital and operating budget requests as necessary. Prepares the VCA portion of the SIUE Budget matrices.

Prepares the RAMP Capital Budget (timetables, complex budget tables, narratives, and Program Statements) for submission to SIU System, BoT, and IBHE.

Develops and/or responds to special projects or issues as they arise. Is the direct contact for the VCA area at the Alton, Belleville, and East St. Louis locations.

Serves as the primary budget officer for the VCA functional area including proprietary approval for transactions requiring VCA authority for State, local, and construction accounts as well as the reconciliation of salary reports. Works closely with the VCA Directors to allocate the VCA area internal operating budgets and the auxiliary service account budgets.

Directly responsible for University Park SIUE Inc.'s bank accounts, prepares materials for annual audit, coordinates and prepares items for University Park SIUE lnc.'s Corporate Board and the University Park Board of Directors, files necessary items with local, State, Federal agencies, manages website content of University Park SIUE Inc. Develops long-range planning for University Park.

Provides support as necessary to various University units for operations, and support functions to schedule work to minimize conflicts between projects, daily work, and campus activities. Provide updates on project status to affected users and stakeholders.

Monitors and reviews the University's property insurance coverage guidelines, deductibles, and coverage limits, and serves as the University's resource for property insurance coverage.

Assures University compliance with the Illinois Liquor Control Commission's policies for the distribution of alcohol at all SIUE facilities.

Benefits Package:

SIUE offers an exceptional array of benefits to all full-time and part-time employees (50% or more receive benefits accrued at percentage of appointment) including:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance

• University tuition waivers (full-time receive 100% waiver of tuition)

• Life insurance;

• SURS retirement plan;

• Supplemental retirement savings plans;

• Paid vacation and sick leave accrual;

• Generous holiday schedule/paid holidays;

• WorkLife programs;

• Employee Assistance Program (mental health and wellness);

• Employee discounts (local and national retailers);

• Flexible Spending Account Program;

To Apply for this Vacancy:
This position closes to applicants at 11:59 p.m. CST on the posting end date. Candidates must upload and attach the following documentation to their application package in SIUE’s HireTouch system:

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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville nurtures an open, respectful, and welcoming climate that facilitates learning and work. SIUE is committed to education that explores the historic significance of diversity in order to understand the present and to better enable our community to engage the future. Integral to this commitment, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville strives for a student body and a workforce that is both diverse and inclusive. We strongly encourage candidates from historically underrepresented groups, including women, members of racially minoritized groups, and individuals with disabilities, to apply.

Bachelor’s Degree

Minimum of 5 years of increasingly responsible experience in a complex organization with skills in financial planning, budgeting and data analysis

Demonstrated experience with facilities planning and management, including scheduled maintenance and new construction

Demonstrated effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Master’s degree

Relevant professional licensure

At least 3 years of supervisory experience

Experience working on a higher education campus

At least 10 years of experience in management of organizations and infrastructure ranging up to comparable size and complexity of SIUE