JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE
Vice President for Administration
DEPARTMENT
College Administration
JOB CLASSIFICATION
Full-Time Employee
REPORTS TO
President
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of the President, the Vice President for Administration serves as the Chief Operations Officer of the college. The Vice President for Administration leads the administration in planning, directing, and coordinating college operations, overseeing multiple departments. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Finance
• Coordinate the development or implementation of budgetary control systems, recordkeeping systems, or other administrative control processes.
• Direct coordinate financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.
• Monitor suppliers to ensure that they efficiently and effectively provide needed goods or services within budgetary limits.
Performance & Quality
• Establish or implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, or procedures in conjunction with the Board of Trustees, College President, and senior leaders.
• Review financial statements, activity reports, or other performance data to measure productivity or goal achievement or to identify areas needing cost reduction or program improvement.
• Implement corrective action plans to solve organizational or departmental problems.
• Analyze operations to evaluate performance of the college or its staff in meeting objectives or to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change.
Communication
• Prepare or present internal reports concerning activities, expenses, budgets, government statutes or rulings, or other items affecting the college.
• Interpret and explain policies, rules, regulations, or laws to college leadership or the student body.
• Deliver speeches, write articles, or present information at meetings or conventions to promote the college, exchange ideas, or accomplish objectives.
• Represent the college and promote its objectives at official functions, community meetings, or professional associations.
General Administration
• Direct and coordinate administrative activities of non-academic departments.
• Confer with board members, senior leaders, or staff members to discuss issues, coordinate activities, or resolve problems.
• Review reports submitted by staff members to recommend approval or to suggest changes.
Project Management
• Prepare business office work schedules and assign specific duties.
• Oversee the scheduling of facilities and high-value equipment.
• Administer programs for selection of sites, construction or remodeling of buildings, or provision of equipment or supplies.
Human Resources
• Direct human resources activities, including the approval of human resource plans or activities, the selection of directors or other high-level staff, or establishment or organization of major departments.
• Establish administrative departmental responsibilities and coordinate functions among departments.
• Appoint directors and managers and assign or delegate responsibilities to them.
• Oversees development and approval of employment contracts and hiring.
Legal
• Negotiate or approve contracts, agreements or MOUs with suppliers, government agencies, or partner organizations.
• Conduct or direct investigations or hearings to resolve complaints or violations of laws, or testify at such hearings.
Other Duties
• Performs other duties as assigned by the President.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
• An earned master’s from an accredited institution
• Portfolio of academic scholarship, research, and best practice
Experience
• [Example: Minimum 5 years experience teaching adults]
Skills
• Leadership and Strategic Planning
• Financial Management and Budgeting
• Human Resources and Staff Development
• Facilities and Operations Management
• Compliance and Risk Management
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
Character
• Preferably be an Evangelical, born-again person with a clear testimony of faith in Christ.
• Indicate God’s leading to service with LICC.
• Attitude of self-sacrificial servant leadership.
• Evidence of cooperative and positive relationship with LICC stakeholders.
Preferred Attributes
• Attitude of servant-leadership (John 13:14,1 John 3:16).
• Leadership style that is collegial, approachable, and accessible.
• Able to delegate responsibility and authority while maintaining accountability.
• Outstanding interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Clear, focused commitment to operational excellence.
• Creative, visionary leader who can inspire employees, students and the community.
• Ethical, trustworthy, credible, loyal and is respectful of diverse views and opinions.
• Support for employee development.
• Committed to continuous improvement of operational processes, products and outcomes.
• Demonstrated success in securing grants, partnerships, or academic fundraising.
ABOUT LICC
Vision Statement: We envision a sustainable school with deep long-term relationships among administration, faculty, staff, students, alumni and global partners.
Mission Statement: We equip people with the knowledge to serve Christ and build their nations.
Core Values: Christ Centeredness, Cultural Engagement, Church Connectedness, Committed Faculty, Comprehensive Biblical Education
Philosophy: Liberia International Christian College (LICC) is a faith-based higher education institution set in the context of a creationist Evangelical Biblical Christian tradition. It is concerned about providing excellent, context-relevant, affordable and diversified wholesome education for transforming the human situation and environment. LICC holds that essential and worthwhile education is on the back of real experience of God through Jesus Christ and the spirituality and lifestyle that spring up from it.
Revised: August 11, 2025