Deputy Chief Officer (Auxiliary)

Job Title: Deputy Chief Officer (Auxiliary) Location: Valdosta State University Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Full-Time Job ID: 285229 About Us As a comprehensive institution of the University System of Georgia, Valdosta State University (VSU) is a welcoming, aware, and vibrant community founded on and dedicated to serving our communities' rich and diverse heritages. Through excellence in teaching, basic and applied research, and service, VSU provides rigorous programs and opportunities that enrich our students, our university, and our region. As such, the VSU mission consists of three interrelated parts that includes a student mission, university mission and regional mission. The university is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity and citizenship. As members of this community and proud Blazers we strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University, as stated in the Blazer Creed and reflected in our commitment to the University System of Georgia's Core Values. *Blazer Creed* Valdosta State University is a learning environment based on trust and mutual respect in which open dialogue, vigorous debate, and the free exchange of ideas are welcome. The University is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice *civility, integrity,* and *citizenship.* As members of this community, and proud Blazers, we will strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University. *Civility* - A Blazer shows courtesy and compassion as well as respect for the dignity of every human being. *Integrity* - Each Blazer is responsible for his or her own actions, and our community is stronger when we contemplate the context of our decisions and uphold the principles of trust and honesty. *Citizenship* - Every Blazer has an interest in the well-being of the community, and, therefore, a duty to stay informed, to make positive contributions, and to offer support to those who need help. As a Blazer, we pledge to uphold the core principles of *Civility, Integrity,* and* Citizenship*. Job Summary Assist in the development, execution, and implementation of comprehensive plans in support of the overall strategic direction of the University. This position ensures the successful achievement of objectives, initiatives, activities designed to maximize returns on investments, achieve organizational efficiencies, and increase productivity for the University. This position will analyze operations to evaluate performance of processes or staff in meeting objectives and to determine areas of potential cost reduction, overall improvement, or policy change. Responsibilities *Department Summary* Auxiliary Services supports and enhances the campus experience by providing essential services to the university community. Operating under the Division of Finance and Administration, the department oversees a broad portfolio of units tied to both Auxiliary Services and the Auxiliary Services Real Estate Foundation. These include the Bookstore, Dining Services, Vending, Parking & Transportation, Print Shop, 1Card Services, Housing, Health Services, and related real estate operations. *Typical Allocation of Duties:* *Project Oversight - 20%* Assume major management responsibility for a wide range of projects or initiatives associated with business operations or academic or student services. *Manage Operations - 20%* Manage operations of mission critical systems, programs or functions. *Leadership and Direction - 15%* Provide administrative leadership. Assist in directing the human, financial, and other resources needed to accomplish objectives of the assigned department or unit. *Develop and implement solutions - 15%* Develop and implement new, efficient and effective solutions that maximize the department or unit's resources and other external resources. *Compliance - 10%* Interact with federal, state, and local entities to ensure compliance with appropriate statutes and regulations. *Policy and Procedure - 10%* Establish and administer policies and procedures within departmental unit, system standards and operating procedures. *Forecast - 10%* Forecast needs, requirements, and direction for operational changes. *Supervisor Expectations:* For a candidate to be successful in this position a Business/Accounting or Finance degree is essential. * Assistance with providing strategic leadership, oversight, and direction for all Auxiliary units * Provide leadership and strategic direction for financial planning and budget management, including approving high-level financial decisions, budget allocations, and major transactions for assigned units * Direct and oversee the work of Auxiliary managers, including direct supervision of accounting * Represent Auxiliary Services internally and externally * Serves as the Chief Financial Officer of the Auxiliary Services Real Estate Foundation (FASB) * Manage accounting and budget for Auxiliary Services Real Estate Foundation * Lead annual audit and filing of tax documents with external auditing firm * Convert FASB statements to GASB for the VSU Auxiliary Services Real Estate Foundation annually * Coordinate Board of Trustees meetings, oversee preparation and review of all financial summaries, presenting them to the board, and making recommendations as necessary * Maintain compliance for all bond related matters, including timely submission of MSRB disclosure, lease renewal notices, bond arbitrage, UCC statements, MOUs, facilities assessments, etc. * Review and approve PPV projections and ensure strategic alignment with university priorities * Prepare and manage accounting, procurement and budget transactions and related to the daily operations of the units within Auxiliary Services (GASB) * Lead annual five-year business planning process * Prepare Annual Budget for Auxiliary Services operations * Reconcile various financial accounts using Excel and PeopleSoft * Prepare high level financial analysis and make recommendations to the AVP * Prepare assigned Auxiliary Financial Statements annually * Ensure internal controls are in place and regularly reviewed for both sets of books * Coordinate with external auditors, legal, and compliance as needed. Required Qualifications *Required Experience* Master's degree in a specified field and seven (7) years of related work experience which at least five (5) years must have been in a supervisory role OR an equivalent combination of education and years of experience in the field. Terminal degree and/or professional licensure, certification, and/or designation may be required in some areas. Proposed Salary Commensurate with experience. USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at [https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/p8.2.18_personnel_conduct](https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/p8.2.18_personnel_conduct). Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at [https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653](https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653). Conditions of Employment Applicants are required to provide: * professional references with current contact information * documentation of academic credentials * employment history Please note that during the search process, VSU reserves the right to: * ask candidates who will serve in Positions of Trust to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment, * view social media outlets, and * remove job postings without additional notification. Employment is contingent upon: * successful completion of a background check investigation, including a criminal background check * reference checks Employment may also be contingent upon the job-based requirements if applicable for your position: * satisfactory credit check * successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) * pre-employment drug testing * confirmation of credentials After initial hiring, employees will be required to successfully complete all of the following training: * New employee orientation * VSU's Annual Compliance Training: * USG Ethics Policy * Conflict of Interest/Outside Activities Policy * Drug Free Workplace * Sexual Misconduct and Title IX * Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) * Motor Vehicle Policy * Workers Compensation (new hires) * Georgia Open Records Act (new hires) * USG Cybersecurity Training (required twice yearly) * Job-specific training such as: FMLA and Worker's Compensation, Budget Manager training, Purchasing Training (ePro & PCard), and Defensive Driving Equal Employment Opportunity Valdosta State University is an equal opportunity educational institution. It is not the intent of the institution to discriminate against any applicant for admission or any student or employee of the institution based on the age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation of the individual. Background Check * Position of Trust Credit Accommodations If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings, apply for a job on this site, or participate in the search process as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Catherine Wills, in the Office of Human Resources at [croark@valdosta.edu](mailto:croark@valdosta.edu).

Location: Valdosta, Georgia, US

Posted Date: 8/23/2025