York College of Pennsylvania York, Pennsylvania Vice President for Finance and Campus Operations Position Specification January 2021 Prepared by: Lucie Lapovsky Principal Lapovsky Consulting The Opportunity York College of Pennsylvania (the College), a four-year private college whose founding dates from 1787 is strategically located between Baltimore, Washington D.C. and Philadelphia, and serves more than 4,000 students. The College is embarking on a national search to find a forward- thinking, creative, results-oriented finance expert for Vice President for Finance and Campus Operations (VPFCO) to join its senior leadership team. The College prides itself on its student- centric and high-impact approach to education, its emphasis on experiential learning and community engagement, its dedicated faculty, and its long-standing commitment to affordability and accessibility. York College ranks among the top 100 Best Regional Universities in the North according to U.S. News and World Reports and is considered a Best Value College. The College also operates the York Country Day School (YCDS), a wholly owned affiliate of YCP, a co-ed College preparatory school dedicated to educating students in preschool through grade 12. The VPFCO, reporting directly to the President, is the chief financial officer of the College and oversees the following functions: business office, treasury, enterprise risk management, investments, human resources, campus safety, facilities management, and auxiliary enterprises. The VPFCO interacts with the Faculty Budget and Benefits Advisory Committees and also staffs the Finance, Investment, Facilities and Audit committees of the Board of Trustees. Mission and Vision Mission: York College prepares its graduates for productive and purposeful lives. As a diverse community of educators and learners, we provide a high-quality, private education that emphasizes personal development, close faculty/student mentoring relationships, and real- world experiences. We partner with our community for the benefit of both our students and the broader region. We strive to make this world-class, private education financially accessible. Vision: York College will be the premier destination for students seeking an education that integrates career preparation with a strong foundation in the liberal arts and will be a catalyst for positive change in higher education and in the broader community. York College will stand apart through: • Our Graduates, known for their readiness to compete in dynamic and competitive global environments, and for the innovative spirit they bring to their life's work; • Our Faculty, known for their expertise, engaging teaching techniques and their commitment to student success; • Our Programs, known for their academic excellence and their relevance to a world of careers; and • Our Campus and Community, known for the distinctive curricular and co-curricular experiences that support student development and our commitment to economic, social, and environmental sustainability. York College of Pennsylvania 2 Vice President for Finance and Operations Inclusivity Statement York College of Pennsylvania aims to provide access to high-quality education. To reach our mission, we value bringing different voices together to share their strengths. In this diverse environment, when we create a sense of belonging and equity, we enrich the learning experience and better serve our local and global communities. As such, York College: - Welcomes and recognizes diversity in all of its forms and expressions. - Encourages civil conversations across our campus to promote understanding. - Stands up against prejudice and injustice in our college community. - Advocates for the well-being and dignity of our community members. - Enables marginalized identities to be their authentic self. Strategic Plan The College developed a strategic plan in 2016 designed to guide decisions, resource allocation and fund development. The plan is organized under these central principles: high-quality, private education that emphasizes personal development, close faculty/student mentoring relationships, real-world experiences and financial accessibility. These themes provide the focal point for institutional priorities and serve as the foundation for advancement priorities and the comprehensive campaign, which was publicly launched in October 2020. The President, Dr. Pamela Gunter-Smith Dr. Pamela Gunter-Smith arrived on July 1, 2013 as York College’s fourth President. She is passionate about preparing students with a rigorous academic foundation and the tools and resources necessary to reach their highest professional potential. She previously served as Drew University's Provost and Academic Vice President and as the Porter Professor of Physiology at Spelman College. Gunter-Smith has also held academic appointments at the George Washington University (Washington, D.C.) and the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (Bethesda, Maryland). For 12 years before joining Spelman, Gunter-Smith was a research scientist and science administrator at the Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute in Bethesda, Maryland. Gunter-Smith has served on numerous committees that address science education and the underrepresentation of minorities in science. These include review panels for the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. York College of Pennsylvania 3 Vice President for Finance and Operations Gunter-Smith holds a B.S. in Biology from Spelman College and a Ph.D. in Physiology from Emory University. She conducted postdoctoral studies at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. She has published in the areas of gastrointestinal physiology and membrane ion transport and is the recipient of grants to support science education and her research. Gunter-Smith is a graduate of the 2001 HERS Summer Institute for Women in Higher Education Administration. In 2003-2004, she was an American Council on Education Fellow at the University of Miami working with the university's President Donna Shalala. Location – York, PA Located in the heart of south-central Pennsylvania and just north of the Mason-Dixon Line, York is a geographic, historic, and cultural crossroads of the east coast. Forty percent of North America's population is within a four-hour drive. Interstate 83 offers easy access to Harrisburg International Airport, Route 30 (America's first highway), Interstate 95, and Interstate 76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike). York is nestled between Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. (two-hour drives), Baltimore, the second largest east coast port (45 minute drive), Harrisburg, the state capital, (30-minute drive), and the Delaware and Maryland shore (three hours). A hub of industry and manufacturing with a growing arts scene, York is a perfectly sized city abundant with opportunities for connection, collaboration and professional growth. Just a York College of Pennsylvania 4 Vice President for Finance and Operations 15-minute walk from campus, you’ll find the bustling York Central Market, along with a host of boutiques and unique dining experiences. For those who want to explore, nearby cities Lancaster and Harrisburg are just a short drive away; and the Heritage Rail Trail offers a scenic tour through the Pennsylvania countryside. York county is one of the fastest growing counties in Pennsylvania and the fastest growing county attracting 20–35-year-olds in the state. York features a rich array of medical, manufacturing, agricultural, construction, professional, and tourism services and jobs. York has a downtown area of historic brick buildings. From the American Revolution to the Civil War, America's second Revolution, and through the industrial and high-tech revolutions, York remains a bedrock of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, currently the 16th largest economy in the world. Academic Programs and The Faculty York College is described as the perfect-sized, cozy, and spirited school, which provides access to small classes with a focus on practicality and includes great laboratories and research opportunities at a low cost." The College offers more than 60 baccalaureate majors with the most popular being nursing, biology, education, business, psychology, sport management, criminal justice, and engineering. Master's degrees are offered in accounting, business administration, education, integrated marketing communication, leadership, music industry studies, nursing and public policy and administration, as well as a doctorate in nursing practice. All qualified students are guaranteed experience-based learning opportunities. In fact, project-based learning is something that differentiates YCP from its peer and aspirational schools. The College has a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio and an average class size of 19. As of fall 2020, the College employed 261 full-time equivalent faculty. Of the 172 full-time faculty, 84% held a doctorate, 13% held a master’s, and 3% held another terminal degree. Full professors comprised 12% of the full-time faculty; associate professor, 41%; assistant professors, 33%; and instructors, 14%. Enrollment, Tuition and Financial Aid The College has faced enrollment pressures over the last several years. Its undergraduate enrollment has declined from 4,004 FTE undergraduates in 2016-17 to 3,544 this past fall. York College is not unique in this situation as many of the colleges in Pennsylvania (and the region)