Interim Associate Vice President of Finance

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 individuals to grow, learn, and advance their careers while working for an organization that is committed to providing an inclusive and equitable space for students and employees to learn. We are passionately committed to achieving racial equity in student outcomes and in advancing cultural competency in the classroom and services provided. Learn more about working at Normandale Community College.

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE

As an agency of the State of Minnesota, Normandale offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical, dental, vision insurance, short- and long-term disability, generous vacation and sick leave, 11 paid holidays each year, employer paid life insurance, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, and tax-deferred compensation plans. Additional benefits include tuition waivers available for yourself and eligible dependents once certain criteria are met.

For information on benefits, visit SEGIP’s website SEGIP. This position is also part of the Personnel Plan for Minnesota State College and University Administrators, which outlines many additional benefits provided.

For more information on retirement benefits, please view the retirement brochure through MMB.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Normandale Community College is committed to honoring human differences and cultivating inclusion of different values and ideas in employment and education opportunity. The college is committed to the principle that all individuals are to be treated with equality and dignity.

No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. In addition, discrimination in employment based on familial status or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law is prohibited.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance, please contact Human Resources at (952) 358-8269 or jobs@normandale.edu. Please indicate what assistance is needed.

The College regrets that it is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship at this time. The successful candidate, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

An offer for this position may be contingent upon the completion of a background check.

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:

05-07-2025

Position End Date:

03-25-2026

Open Date:

03-27-2025

Close Date:

04-11-2025

Posting Contact Name:

John Norman

Posting Contact Email:

fs5464xd@minnstate.edu