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Associate Vice President of Business and Finance

New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Feb 2026
💰 $118,480/yr($91,138/yr$118,480/yr)

About the role

Department Contact: McKenna Garcia, 575-527-7550, mcgarcia@dacc.nmsu.edu

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

 

Advertising Summary: DACC, a responsive, accessible, comprehensive, learning-centered community college that provides education opportunities to a diverse community of learners is inviting candidates to apply for the following vacant position:

 

Position Details

Position Title: Associate Vice President of Business and Finance

College/Division: DACC Dona Ana CC

Department: 941200-DACC BUSINESS AND FINANCE OFFICE

Location: Doña Ana Community College

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $91,138.38 - $118,479.90; Commensurate with Qualifications

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status: Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

 

Job Duties and Responsibilities: This position will directly support the VP of Business and Finance with modeling financial implications of new and existing programs, partnerships, and initiatives tied to the College’s Strategic Plan as well as institutional and program accreditation. This position will also support the fiscal planning and budgetary process, allocation, preparation, and monitoring. In addition to support of senior leadership in financial planning and processes, this position will participate in the budgetary process to ensure high standards are met and maintained – to ensure compliance with all University policies and state/federal regulations. The understanding and knowledge of changing policy and regulations with various governing bodies will support compliance management and ensure all standards are met and maintained. Supervisory responsibility for full-time staff, to support performance management, departmental objectives, and succession planning where needed. Provide data analysis and reporting of institutional financial activity. Provides support and oversight of grants/contracts and foundation accounting. Serves as member of the DACC Cabinet providing leadership and input on institutional needs and priorities. Represents the college at various functions. Performs all other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: 
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field required. Ten (10) years of progressively responsible fiscal leadership experience, including at least five (5) years in senior-level management. Master’s degree and/or professional certification (CPA, CMA, CGFM) preferred. Equivalent combination of education and executive-level fiscal experience may be considered.

Equivalent Qualifications: 
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Preferred Qualifications: 
Master’s degree and/or professional certification (CPA, CMA, CGFM) preferred.

Special Certification/Licensure: 

 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

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