Vice President of Finance & Operations

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Working Title:

Vice President of Finance & Operations

Institution:

Minnesota State System OfficeMnSCU Administrator 9

Bargaining Unit / Union:

220: Minnesota State Administrator's Plan

City:

RIDG - Willmar CampusHutchinson

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

$116,314.00 - $185,771.00

Job Description

The Vice President of Finance and Operations provides strategic leadership, vision, and oversight for the College’s financial, operational, and facility functions. This includes responsibility for budgeting, financial planning, fiscal operations, facilities management, financial aid, auxiliary enterprises, risk management, safety and security programs, and capital construction projects. As the College’s Financial Officer, the Vice President serves on the Executive Committee and reports directly to the President, offering critical guidance on financial and facilities-related issues and opportunities.

This role supports a two-campus operation and plays a key part in advancing the College’s mission by strengthening budget planning, resource allocation, and administrative processes in support of teaching and learning, student success and continuous improvement and innovation. This role requires a commitment to shared goals with the College President and with the College’s Executive team, as well as the ability to establish and maintain productive collegial and professional working relationships with the internal and external community.

The College seeks a trusted advisor who leads with empathy, integrity, and inclusiveness, and who models ethical decision-making and service to others. This leader will demonstrate a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with sensitivity to the varied backgrounds of students and employees. Through collaboration with faculty, staff, supervisors, and administrators, the Vice President will cultivate fiscal accountability, mutual trust, and respect, creating an environment where all members of the College community can thrive.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as the College’s Financial Officer responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing the financial management and auxiliary services of the college and provide overall management of fiscal operations.

• Provide leadership to organize and direct the safety and security of the College.

• Supervise the maintenance supervisors responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing plant operations and the day-to-day facility operations of the College.

• Provide a strong leadership role within the College and Minnesota State system.

• Human Capital Management

Salary Range:

$130,000 – $155,000 (dependent on experience and internal equity)

Minimum: $116,314 //// Midpoint: $151,594 //// Delegation Limit: $162,619 

Q3: $168,683 //// Maximum: $185,771

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

• Five years of relevant professional experience.

• Demonstrated experience in leadership, management, supervision, communication, and interpersonal relations.

• Experience interpreting and applying federal and state legislation, regulations and state, system, and institutional policies.

• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.

• High degree of computer literacy, including proficiency and demonstrated ability to use technology to develop business process efficiencies.

Preferred Qualification

• Advanced degree in a related field.

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and Inclusion and experience working with a diverse range of colleagues and constituents.

• Experience working in a collective bargaining environment.

• Experience in public sector accounting, finance or business management.

• Experience in higher education, preferably with a public two-year institution.

• Experience in strategic planning, project management, and change management.

Qualifications:

The Vice President of Finance and Operations must have the expertise and experience to lead the finance and facilities operations of a 2-year, student-centered public institution and possess the following qualifications.

Other Requirements

In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (MnSCU) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MnSCU’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday - Friday (8:00am- 4:30pm)

Telework (Yes/No)

No

About

Institution Information

MISSION: Ridgewater College empowers diverse learners to reach their full potential and enrich their lives through personalized and relevant education in an accessible, supportive, and inclusive environment.

VISION: Ridgewater College is a student-centered educational leader focused on innovation, excellence and affordability.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES:

• Enterprising - We are future-focused, and change-oriented, developing creative solutions to challenges that maximize our institutional, system and local resources.

• Empowerment – We develop and empower employees to make decisions to best serve students and stakeholders.

• Excellence – We strive to exceed expectations in all that we do.

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – We seek to understand and appreciate the needs and experiences of every individual and actively work to provide genuine opportunities for everyone to succeed and participate in college activities and processes.

• Trust and Respect – We are committed to developing a culture based in processes and behavior that create trust and respect among all stakeholders.

• Collaboration – We connect and work together to achieve common goals while respecting needs and interests of stakeholders.

• Curiosity and Creativity – We constantly strive to understand, learn, change, and improve.

• Accountability – As individuals and groups, we willingly accept and take ownership of our successes and failures.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc.  We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

11-03-2025

Position End Date:

Open Date:

09-05-2025

Close Date:

10-04-2025

Posting Contact Name:

Felicia Mary Telecky

Posting Contact Email:

[email protected]