Vice President of Administrative Services

COLUMBIA GORGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE • The Dalles, OR

1d • $133,470 - $141,592

About The Position

Columbia Gorge Community College seeks a collaborative, equity-minded leader to serve as Vice President of Administrative Services and Chief Financial Officer (VPAS/CFO). The VPAS/CFO creates, assesses, and continuously improves policies, processes, and practices that facilitate equitable student learning and success, deliver excellent service, and support the work of the Administrative Services division. The division includes finance and accounting, budgeting, payroll, human resources, purchasing and contracting, risk management and compliance, information technology, facilities and grounds, and auxiliary services such as the bookstore and food services.

The position reports directly to the College President and serves on the President’s Council. The VPAS/CFO advances the College’s Mission and Priorities through collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, innovative service, and a commitment to closing equity gaps in educational access and attainment and promoting inclusive prosperity throughout the greater Columbia Gorge region.

The starting salary for fiscal year 2026–2027 is $133,470–$141,592, based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. The position is open until filled, with an initial application review beginning December 1, 2026. Applicants should submit a resume and letter of interest.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, preferably in accounting, business, economics, finance, or a related field.
• At least five years of senior-level experience in finance and administrative services, with demonstrated technical expertise.
• Demonstrated knowledge of fund accounting principles and standards for public colleges and universities as defined by GASB.
• Experience working with independent auditors under Government Auditing Standards.
• Experience implementing and managing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field.
• Experience working in higher education.
• Experience with Oregon public sector finance, including Oregon Local Budget Law, public contracting, and PERS.
• Experience with collective bargaining and labor relations in a unionized environment.
• Experience promoting equity-minded and diversely represented communications and materials, and understanding and responsiveness to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and employees as they relate to equity-minded practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budget process in compliance with Oregon Local Budget Law, including preparing the proposed budget for the Budget Committee and Board of Education.
• Develop short- and long-term financial forecasts to assess the College’s financial health and identify budget challenges and opportunities.
• Use equity-minded assessment practices and data to inform decision-making, budget planning, and facilities, technology, and operational planning.
• Plan, direct, and implement the College’s financial and general operations, including fiscal operations, budget-status reporting, and cost/benefit analyses.
• Collaborate with the College community to develop additional revenue streams, including grants, enterprise accounts, and other revenue sources.
• Manage investment of temporary cash balances in compliance with Oregon law.
• Lead the annual financial audit and serve as the primary contact for independent auditors.
• Oversee preparation of annual financial statements in accordance with GASB standards.
• Prepare monthly financial reports for the Board of Education and communicate financial information to the Board, President’s Council, and other non-financial audiences.
• Oversee capital and debt planning, including bond issuances, state capital funding, and pension obligation bonds.
• Oversee the College’s insurance and risk management program.
• Oversee purchasing and contracting in compliance with Oregon public contracting law and College rules.
• Establish and maintain internal controls to safeguard College assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Coordinate with grant managers to ensure compliance with federal and state grant requirements, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200).
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and College policies and procedures.
• Develop administrative goals and strategies that support College priorities.
• Oversee recruitment, supervision, evaluation, and talent management of Administrative Services division staff, promoting innovation, excellence, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Mentor, coach, and support the professional development of a diverse team, and coordinate and oversee the division in support of the College’s Mission.
• Oversee facilities, grounds, and capital construction projects.
• Oversee information technology, including contracted IT services.
• Manage enterprise services, including the College bookstore and café.
• Oversee Human Resources functions, including recruitment, compensation, benefits, payroll, leave administration, labor relations, and employment law compliance.
• Participate in collective bargaining and labor-management committee work with the College’s union, in support of the Human Resources Director.
• Cultivate relationships with business, community, industry, municipal, and higher education leaders to support initiatives that expand equitable learning opportunities and outcomes.
• Represent the College with external partners, including the Oregon Community College Association, legislators, architects and contractors, grant sources, and community groups, councils, and committees.
• Foster inclusive communication and collaboration with faculty, staff, and students, and develop equitable processes that support integrated strategic planning and organizational effectiveness.
• Support College accreditation with the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), integrating student-centered principles into decisions and actions.
• Provide leadership for policy development and monitoring.
• Encourage environmentally sustainable practices and procedures across the College.
• Develop and use intercultural fluency to support community-led advancement across the College’s service area.
• Use culturally responsive practices to benefit students, employees, and communities with historically marginalized identities.
• Dismantle systems and barriers to achieve equitable student success.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 200 hours of vacation per year, 8 hours of sick leave per month, paid holidays, and a paid winter break between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance; the College pays 100% of the employee premium and 75% of premiums for enrolled family members.
• Oregon PERS retirement, with the College making the employer contribution; employees become vested in a lifetime pension after five years of service.
• Pre-tax contributions to supplemental 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans, each with its own annual contribution limit.
• $50,000 of life and AD&D insurance at no cost, with the option to purchase additional coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts for pre-tax health care and dependent care expenses.
• Employee Assistance Program with free, confidential support for employees and their households.
• Tuition waivers for CGCC classes: up to 8 credits per term for the employee and up to 19 credits per term each for the employee’s spouse and dependents under age 24.

What This Job Offers

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