Vice President of Administrative Services

Description

CGCC seeks a collaborative, equity-minded leader to serve as Vice President of Administrative Services and Chief Financial Officer (VPAS/CFO). The VPAS/CFO is responsible for creating, assessing, and continuously improving the policies, processes, and practices necessary to facilitate 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.

This role reports directly to the College President and serves on the President’s Council. The successful candidate will be driven by a genuine desire to advance the College’s Mission and Priorities and will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. The VPAS/CFO will provide innovative, excellent service with a commitment to closing equity gaps in educational access and attainment and will promote inclusive prosperity throughout the greater Columbia Gorge region.

In alignment with pay equity principles, starting salary is $133,470–$141,592 for fiscal year 2026-2027 and is based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

This position includes a comprehensive benefits package:

• Paid time off. You receive 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 premium for employee coverage and 75% for enrolled family members.
• Oregon PERS retirement. The College makes the employer contribution to PERS, and you become vested in a lifetime pension after five years of service.
• Two supplemental retirement plans. You can make pre-tax contributions to both a 457(b) and a 403(b) plan. Because each plan has its own annual limit, using both lets you save roughly twice what most employers' plans allow.
• Life insurance. The College provides $50,000 in life and AD&D coverage at no cost to you, and you can buy additional coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts for pre-tax health care and dependent care expenses.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free, confidential support for you and your household.
• Tuition waivers for CGCC classes: up to 8 credits per term for you, and up to 19 credits per term each for your spouse and dependents under 24.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Budgeting and Operational Planning

• 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 project the College’s financial health and identify budget challenges and opportunities.
• Maintain a strong commitment to equity-minded assessment practices, using data to inform decision-making, budgetary planning, and facilities, technology, and operational planning.

Financial Operations and Services

• Plan, direct, and implement the financial and general operations of the College, including oversight of fiscal operations, reporting on the status of all budgets (e.g., operating, capital, enterprise), and preparation of cost/benefit analyses.
• Collaborate with the College community to develop additional revenue streams (e.g., grants, enterprise accounts, alternate revenue sources).
• Manage the investment of temporary cash balances in compliance with Oregon law.
• Lead the annual financial audit and serve as the primary contact for the College’s independent auditors.
• Oversee preparation of the College’s annual financial statements in accordance with GASB standards.
• Prepare monthly financial reports for the Board of Education and present financial information clearly to the Board, the President’s Council, and other non-financial audiences.
• Oversee capital and debt planning, including bond issuances, state capital funding, and pension obligation bonds.

Risk Management and Compliance

• 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 effective internal controls to safeguard College assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state grant requirements, including the federal Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), in coordination with grant managers.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and College policies and procedures.

Unit Leadership

• Develop administrative goals and strategies to ensure the achievement of College priorities.
• Oversee the recruitment, supervision, evaluation, and talent management of staff within the Administrative Services division to promote innovation, excellence, equity, inclusion, and belonging across the College community.
• Mentor, coach, and support the professional development of a diverse team; provide leadership, coordination, and oversight for the division to integrate and support all areas of the College in service to the Mission.
• Oversee facilities, grounds, and capital construction projects.
• Oversee information technology, including contracted IT services.
• Manage enterprise services, including the College bookstore and café.

Human Resources

• Oversee the Human Resources department, which leads 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.

Partnership Development

• Cultivate relationships with business, community, industry, municipal, and higher education leaders to support initiatives that expand equitable learning opportunities and outcomes for all learners.
• Represent the College’s interests with external partners, including the Oregon Community College Association, legislators, architects and contractors, grant sources, and community groups, councils, and committees.

College Leadership

• Foster inclusive communication and collaboration with faculty, staff, and students; develop equitable processes and procedures that support integrated strategic planning and organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support the College’s accreditation with the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU); integrate student-centered principles in decision-making 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 in order to achieve equitable student success.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

About the College

Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) is a comprehensive community college dedicated to promoting an academic and social environment that serves the evolving needs of the vibrant and diverse communities across its district and beyond. The College aims to foster an inclusive and equitable climate where employees and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We understand these values are foundational to our mission and are critical to ensure the well-being of the communities in our service area. As a college, CGCC commits to being accountable to communities who have been historically excluded from higher education, and to the land in the area it serves. Candidates from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Mission: CGCC prioritizes equitable access to education, empowers all students through learning, and drives inclusive prosperity throughout our community. 

Vision: As an institution of higher education, CGCC innovates and excels, champions equity and inclusion, and nurtures belonging among our students, employees, and the community.

Priorities: 

• Ensuring equitable access to education
• Advancing equitable student learning and educational outcomes
• Fostering economic growth, inclusive prosperity, and a thriving community

Guiding Principles: Open Communication, Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, and Equity and Inclusion.

Location

Columbia Gorge Community College serves a diverse region in north-central Oregon and south-central Washington. CGCC acknowledges we are on the homelands of the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation and neighboring tribes as well as the 14 bands along the Inchi I’wana (Columbia River). Our main campus is within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area in The Dalles, Oregon. We also have a beautiful site in the city of Hood River.   

About the Area

Nestled in the breathtaking beauty of the Columbia River Gorge, our College offers more than just a job; it offers a unique lifestyle. Imagine waking up to stunning mountain views, enjoying outdoor adventures in your backyard, and being part of a tight-knit community dedicated to educational equity and innovation. 

As a center of Native American trade for over 10,000 years and situated near the end of the Oregon Trail, the Columbia Gorge has a rich history. Much of the area is connected to agriculture, with large acreages of wheat fields, cherry, pear, and apple orchards. There are also dozens of world-class vineyards, wineries, and breweries that, together with outdoor recreation, have created a strong hospitality and tourism industry.

Organizations like Comunidades, The Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission, Washington Gorge Action Programs, and The Next Door are representative of the groups that span the Gorge area to provide community resources and leadership. Manufacturing, technology, and IT companies are expanding rapidly in the area, which is home to companies such as Insitu, Tofurky, Cardinal Glass, Sagetech, HoodTech, and Google. Portland is roughly an hour away, with its various urban attractions and access to international travel.

Requirements

Required

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

Preferred

• 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 the need for equity-minded practices. 

How to Apply

Studies have shown that women and people of color may be less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every qualification listed. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications for this position, please contact [email protected] to discuss your application.

Please include a resume and letter of interest with your application materials.

Open until filled. An initial review of applications begins December 1, 2026