MnSCU Administrator 6 / Interim Associate Vice President of Finance

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Working Title:

MnSCU Administrator 6 / Interim Associate Vice President of Finance

Institution:

Normandale Community College

Classification Title:

MnSCU Administrator 6

Bargaining Unit / Union:

220: Minnesota State Administrator's Plan

City:

Bloomington

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Limited Academic (Fixed Term)

Salary Range:

$93,713.00 - $149,940.00

We are a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we seek applicants with deep connections to the cultural communities to which our students belong. We actively seek and encourage applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Classification:    [MnSCU Administrator 6]

                             [Temporary, Full-time] 

                             8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Monday – Friday)

Salary Range:    Annually from $93,713 to $131,198

*Salary placement is dependent on education and experience

The vacancy is posted on-line from 3/27/2025 to 11:59pm on 4/10/25.

THE POSITION AND THE DEPARTMENT

The Associate Vice President of Finance provides vision and strategic leadership for the planning, management, and operations of the college’s Finance subdivision. The Associate Vice President of Finance reports to the Vice President of Administration and is a member of the President’s Administrative Council.

This position will actively advance the college’s strategic goals, including to achieve equity in educational outcomes and to support a culturally responsive and service-oriented culture, through individual and departmental efforts.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• At least five years of progressive, professional experience in a financial management or accounting manager/director leadership role.
• At least three years of experience successfully managing, mentoring and developing a team of financial professionals, helping them to set and meet goals and objectives in support of the organization’s mission.
• Ability to function in a complex, high-demand environment, managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.
• Highly developed analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated competence in applying the following:
  • Generally accepted accounting principles and practices, especially GASB
  • Auditing and budgeting principles and practices
  • Financial planning and business administration
  • Financial statement preparation
  • Financial analysis to support managerial decision making
  • Written and oral communication sufficient to convey financial information clearly to stakeholders with varying levels of knowledge and expertise

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in public or nonprofit administration, business, finance, or closely related and relevant field of study.
• A professional licensure/certification such as:
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• A record of fostering collaboration, gathering stakeholder input, building transparency and accountability in decision making.
• Experience using financial ERPs, data visualization software, process redesign and electronic workflow.
• Experience with strategic planning, program implementation, and success in reflecting goals and objectives in valid financial scenarios.
• Financial management experience in higher education.
• Evidence of the ability to effectively delegate assignments and identify accountability measures needed to ensure work is completed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Workday Finance ERP administration experience.
• Experience with Minnesota State budget planning, financial reporting, and business services operations.

WHY NORMANDALE

Normandale is the largest community college in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, annually serving almost 15,000 students from a diverse set of backgrounds, 42% of whom are students of color and nearly 25% are first-generation. We offer opportunities for i