Vice President of Administrative Services

Columbia Gorge Community College•The Dalles, OR

About The Position

Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) seeks a collaborative, equity-minded leader to serve as Vice President of Administrative Services and Chief Financial Officer (VPAS/CFO). The position creates, assesses, and continuously improves the policies, processes, and practices needed to advance equitable student learning and success, deliver excellent service, and accomplish 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, including the bookstore and food services. The position reports directly to the College President and serves on the President’s Council. The VPAS/CFO plans and directs the College’s financial and general operations, including budget development and oversight, financial reporting, audits, capital and debt planning, compliance, risk management, facilities, information technology, human resources, and enterprise services. The role leads and supports Administrative Services staff, develops administrative goals and strategies, and works with internal and external stakeholders to advance the College’s Mission and Priorities. The successful candidate will provide innovative service with a commitment to closing equity gaps in educational access and attainment and promoting inclusive prosperity throughout the greater Columbia Gorge region. The position supports equitable, student-centered decision-making; inclusive communication and collaboration; accreditation; policy development; and environmentally sustainable practices. It also cultivates partnerships with business, community, industry, municipal, and higher education leaders, and represents the College with external partners and public bodies. CGCC is a comprehensive community college serving diverse communities across its district and beyond. Its mission prioritizes equitable access to education, empowers students through learning, and drives inclusive prosperity. The College’s main campus is in The Dalles, Oregon, with another site in Hood River. The position’s starting salary for fiscal year 2026–2027 is $133,470–$141,592, based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Applications are open until filled; initial application review begins December 1, 2026.

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 GASB standards for public colleges and universities.
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 responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and employees as these factors 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, budgeting, 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 investments 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.
Ensure compliance with federal and state grant requirements, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), in coordination with grant managers.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and College policies and procedures.
Develop administrative goals and strategies that support the achievement of College priorities.
Oversee recruitment, supervision, evaluation, and talent management for Administrative Services staff.
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 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 and procedures that support integrated strategic planning and organizational effectiveness.
Support the College’s accreditation with the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) and integrate student-centered principles into decisions and actions.
Provide leadership for policy development and monitoring.
Encourage environmentally sustainable practices and procedures across the College.
Use intercultural fluency and culturally responsive practices to support community-led advancement and 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.
Two supplemental retirement plans: 457(b) and 403(b), each with its own annual contribution limit.
$50,000 of life and AD&D coverage 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 the employee and household.
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 24.