Student Position-Vice President of Finance for the Business Competition Team
The VP of Finance is responsible for maintaining the operating budget for the Business Competition Team and ensuring the funds are utilized to put the Business Competition Team in the best position to execute annual team goals, competition travel, team development, marketing, and recruitment.
Reporting to the Director of the Business Competition Team & Robert W. Plaster School of Business Events and functionally reporting to the President of the Business Competition Team, duties include, but are not limited to:
- Monitoring the Payroll and Operating Budgets for the Business Competition Team and reporting spending.
- Collaborating with the Director and Leadership Team on managing the approved operating and payroll budget for the Fiscal Year to maximize the return on the spending; developing a Payroll and Operating Budget proposal for the upcoming Fiscal year to meet future needs and long-term plans.
- Reporting updates on operating budgets to the Director and Executive Board to ensure it is at the forefront of planning.
- Ensuring the entirety of the approved operating budget is spent by the end of the Fiscal Year.
Qualifications: Ability to fluently read, write, and understand the English language, one year's experience with CSMAC, graphic design and social media experience, and excellent organizational and communication skills. Applicants must be current Columbia College students, with junior or senior standing preferred.
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crawl. The employee must lift, carry and move a minimum of pounds on an occasional basis. Must be able to type on a computer keyboard and use a computer monitor on a frequent and regular basis.
Work Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions; however, possible exposure to hazards and physical risks to personal safety may occur while operating certain equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually mild.
The offer of employment and assignment to duties is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check. Columbia College is an equal opportunity employer. Columbia College is committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability.