Vice President for Finance and Operations

Great Basin College • Elko, NV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Great Basin College (GBC) is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and forward-thinking, hands on Vice President for Finance and Operations to join our leadership team. Reporting directly to the President, the Vice President for Finance and Operations (VPFO) is the Chief Financial Officer for the college and is a member of the President’s executive leadership team. The Vice President provides leadership for, and is responsible for, the development and administration of the day-to-day operating budget, biennium and annual budgets planning; fiscal analysis; financial reporting; short/long-range forecasting; contracts budget administration; purchasing and audit reviews; and assisting the President in capital planning budget advocacy and development. Working in collaboration with Academic Affairs, Student Services and Facilities to promote and fulfill Great Basin College Mission, the VPFO has oversight of the computer services department and GBC facilities department. The VPFO works closely and in partnership with NSHE system office executives and staff on annual budgeting/planning and legislative budget advocacy for Great Basin College.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and nine (9) years OR Master’s Degree and seven (7) years of combined experience in the following: budget and fiscal management, grants and contracts, management roles at the level of Dean, Director, or higher.
• Degrees in a variety of fields will be considered, including but not limited to the following examples: Business Administration, Finance, Education Leadership, and Political Science, and/or fields with strong connections to grants and budget management.
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets of significant size and complexity.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in preferably the following fields: Business Administration, Finance, Education Leadership, and Political Science, and/or fields with strong connections to grants and budget management.
• Seven (7) years serving at the executive management level (vice president/dean/director) in public higher education.
• Five (5) years serving as a Chief Financial Officer or similar role.
• Broad knowledge of current fiscal practices including technology trends.
• Evidence of effective working relationships with state and federal legislators.
• Demonstrated strong competence in written communications, problem-solving and human relations skills.
• Evidence of establishing successful, long-term partnerships with a variety of partners and constituents, in order to navigate important collaborations despite varying priorities.
• Demonstrated understanding of a comprehensive community college.
• Authentic and high integrity

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, manages and provides reporting of the college's budgetary and financial resources and contracts.
• Oversees the student account services; records, reports and reconciles accounts and activities in preparation of the college's financial statements; and maintains appropriate internal control procedures for financial activities.
• Represents the college as the designated Chief Business Officer and work collaboratively while advocating for GBC’s particular interests.
• Provides strategic leadership for the Computer Services department, ensuring that the college’s technology infrastructure supports academic and administrative needs while ensuring cost effective uses of resources while maintaining high standards of IT service delivery.
• Oversees the development and implementation of computer services policies, procedures, and security protocols to protect the college’s digital assets and ensure data privacy.
• Guides the planning and execution of technology initiatives, including the adoption of new software, hardware, and digital tools that enhance the learning environment and operational efficiency.
• Provides strategic leadership for the Facilities department, overseeing all college buildings, grounds, and infrastructure while implementing policies and procedures to ensure effective space utilization, emergency preparedness, and routine maintenance, ensuring the college’s physical environment is safe, accessible, and conducive to learning, with a focus on sustainability and energy efficiency.
• Oversees the planning and execution of capital projects, including new construction, renovations, and major repairs, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards.
• Collaborates with campus stakeholders to assess and plan for future facilities’ needs, aligning with the college’s strategic growth and programmatic expansion.
• Serves as a liaison with UNR Northern Command and the Security Department.
• Provides leadership for programs, personnel, operations, and activities to ensure compliance with GBC policies, NSHE policies, and state and federal regulations related to financial and administrative services.
• Serves as a key member of the college’s executive leadership team, contributing to strategic planning, policy development, decision-making, and fostering a culture of collaboration, transparency, and innovation within Finance, IT, and Facilities.
• Collaborates with other vice presidents, deans, and directors to align financial, technological, and facilities strategies with academic and operational goals.
• Represents the college in external matters, including negotiations with vendors, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Participates in long-range planning for programs, services, and facilities in partnership with the president and leadership team.
• Coordinates and participates in financial and institutional planning activities.
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations related to finance, IT, and facilities management.
• Develops and implements risk management strategies to protect college assets and minimize liabilities.
• Communicates and interacts effectively with students, staff, and the community through various mediums.
• Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality when working with faculty, staff, and students, upholding the college's mission and best interests.
• Exhibits sensitivity and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds within the community college environment.

Benefits

• Health insurance options including medical, dental and vision
• 12 paid holidays
• Life insurance, long-term disability
• Generous annual and sick leave with 24 annual leave days per year, a beginning balance of 30 sick leave days.
• ComPsych supports employees through life's difficult moments.
• No state income tax!
• Free Parking
• Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees
• Great Basin College is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive