Position Announcement for Vice President of Finances/Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

TRACS is seeking a collaborative, entrepreneurial administrator with exemplary character to fill this vital position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or a related field. An MBA with CPA certification is

preferred.

• Three (3) years of full-time administrative and fiscal experience and familiarity with

proper auditing procedures.

• Previous participation in and a working knowledge of accreditation issues at the

institution-wide level, educational leadership experience up to the executive level

(President or Vice President/Dean), laying the foundation for interacting professionally

with member institutions, communicating knowledgeably on issues under consideration,

and presenting a professional image of TRACS.

• Support without mental reservation the goals, objectives, and Biblical Foundations

Statement of TRACS as stated in its Constitution and Bylaws.

• Able to act as both a staff adviser and mentor for financially troubled institutions.

• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel, Intuit QuickBooks, along with computer skills

compatible with TRACS Office software and e-mail.

• Able to work both independently and with colleagues, complete special projects as

assigned by the President, and demonstrate highly developed organizational,

communication, and interpersonal skills.

• A knowledge of accreditation processes, the planning/budgeting/assessment cycle,

institutional effectiveness, sound documentation, and how this translates into

strengthening institutions of higher education.

Overview of TRACS

TRACS is recognized by both the United States Department of Education (ED) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) as a national institutional accrediting agency for Christian postsecondary institutions, colleges, universities, and seminaries.

TRACS comprises 109 independent missional institutions: 100 accredited and 9 candidate (pre- accredited) institutions representing a wide range of diversity across private higher education.

The membership includes institutions of divergent religious backgrounds with eight Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), at least five predominantly black institutions, numerous Title III schools, two Work Colleges, and other Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs). Inaddition, there are four (4) international members located in Turks & Caicos Islands, Hong Kong, Malawi, and Taiwan. Approximately half of the members participate in Title IV Federal Student Aid.

TRACS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its employment and activities. TRACS reserves the right to and does maintain behavioral employment requirements and standards, which are based upon religious considerations consistent with its role and mission.

Purpose of TRACS

The principal purpose of TRACS is to provide accreditation for Christian postsecondary

institutions that offer certificates, diplomas, and degrees (associate, baccalaureate, graduate or post-graduate) at both the candidate and accredited levels. Such recognition ensures the

institution’s academic quality, financial stability, student support services, and allows the

institution and their students the benefits of participating in federally funded programs as

appropriate.

Go to the TRACS website at www.tracs.org to learn more.

Salary Package:

Relocation Allowance:

The successful candidate will be provided with an allowance adequate for relocation to the

Lynchburg, Virginia, area in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Compensation:

The compensation for the CFO shall be reviewed annually and includes an additional 5% of the employee’s salary contributed to a 403(b) tax-deferred retirement account, with access to a 457(b) executive compensation account (deferred income).

Click to review the CFO job description.

Click to review the Biblical Foundation Statement of TRACS

Application Requirements:

Applicants should submit the form on tracs.org/jobs. This form will require your biographical

information, information about your earned degree and credentials, your headshot picture, a

letter of intent, and your CV/Resume.

Follow-up Procedures:

• Upon receiving the submission of application documents, the applicant will receive an

automated email acknowledgment.

• An Administrative Committee will review the application documents.

• Applicants chosen for an interview will receive an additional email request to establish a

mutually agreed-upon time for an online interview with the Administrative Committee.

TRACS will continue to receive applications until the position is filled.