Director Of Finance Policy And Innovation

Title: Director of Finance Policy and Innovation

Hiring Range: Up to $190,000

Pay Band: UG

Agency: State Council of Higher Educ

Location: State Council of Higher Educ

Agency Website: https://www.schev.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

About the Organization
The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) is the coordinating body for the nation’s preeminent system of postsecondary education, which includes 15 four-year and 24 two-year public colleges, as well as more than 30 nonprofit and 300 for-profit private schools. SCHEV is responsible for: developing and promoting an educationally and economically sound, vigorous, progressive, and coordinated system of higher education; facilitating collaboration among postsecondary institutions that enhances academic quality and operational efficiency; developing and submitting recommendations to the executive and legislative branches on budgetary and policy matters; and providing advisory and/or regulatory guidance to the institutions.

In 2014, SCHEV developed The Virginia Plan for Higher Education, a statewide strategic plan. Updated and approved in January 2021, Pathways to Opportunity: The Virginia Plan for Higher Education is designed to identify trends that the Commonwealth must address if it is to continue to prosper and succeed. The plan provides a roadmap for Virginia to be the “Best State for Education” by 2030. In order to do so, it will fulfill its mission of advancing equitable, affordable and transformative higher education.
While SCHEV is responsible for management of The Pathways plan, execution relies on collaboration among institutions, K-12, general assembly members and staff, Governor’s staff, and other key stakeholders. Ongoing communications, including progress on the measures and targets, as well as initiatives are critical to meeting the needs of the Commonwealth and its citizens.
SCHEV aspires to be a great place to work. It is an environment of public servants committed to developing an educationally and economically sound, vigorous, progressive, and coordinated system of higher education in Virginia. We value honesty, quality, diversity, inclusion, growth-orientation, personal well-being, equity, transparency and accountability. And we seek team players who will advance these values through their work and engagement.
SCHEV’s offices are located in Virginia's capitol city of Richmond. The City is the convergence point of college campuses, the state government seat, a strong entrepreneurial spirit and historical sites. This combination has resulted in a thriving eclectic culture and foodie destination. The growing city juncture is centrally located and less than two hours from the nation’s capital, beautiful beaches and scenic mountains.
About the Position
SCHEV seeks a senior leader who reports to the agency director. The incumbent will manage a staff of up to 20, with responsibility for meeting the Council’s statutory and policy-making duties initially in the areas of college and university operating and capital planning, student financial aid and college access. The incumbent also will assist the director in the management of special projects. The final disposition of functional responsibilities will be based, in part, on the candidate’s skills and experience and the needs of the agency at the time of employment. The position is subject to a contract with the agency director.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience inspiring confidence, creating trust, and contributing to a leadership team.
• Highly advanced skills in organization management (including personnel supervision).
• Demonstrated ability to show discretion and objectivity.
• Ability to work effectively with partners across the public policy spectrum, including council members, college and university senior leadership, elected officials, executive and legislative staff, and advocacy organizations.
• Experience demonstrating highly advanced skills analyzing state and institutional financial conditions, strategic thinking and creative problem solving.
• Experience demonstrating superb communication (both oral and written), meeting facilitation and technology skills.
• Extensive higher education or other relevant public policy experience at a state or institutional level.

Preferred Qualifications:

At least 15 years of relevant professional experience.

Special Instructions:

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Must possess the ability to travel occasionally during the day, but some overnight travel will be required. Must possess a valid driver’s license and use personal vehicle to drive to job related activities or have reliable transportation to get to job related activities. This position is considered an excepted position with a contractual agreement.
State employees who have been affected by Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) must submit the card BEFORE the closing date for this position. The card may be scanned and attached to the application or faxed to (804) 371-7401. Please include your name and the position number on the fax cover sheet. You may apply for this position at https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/home. AMERICORPS, PEACE CORPS, AND OTHER NATIONAL SERVICE ALUMNI ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the Recruitment Management System (RMS). Applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State applications and or in resumes. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application, resume, or other relevant documents provided; therefore, it is essential for applicants to supply detailed information. Applications should include complete work history and periods of unemployment if applicable.
Submitting an incomplete state application/resume, or a state application/resume lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS Account to check the status of your application for this position.
SCHEV values honesty, quality, diversity, inclusion, growth-orientation, personal well-being, equity, transparency and accountability. Through these values, we create a welcoming work environment that represents the best of who we are as an agency and as individuals.

Contact Information:

Name: Taris Harmon

Phone: 804-225-2532

Email: [email protected]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.