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Working Title:
MnSCU Admin-6 - 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 - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:
$98,457.00 - $157,531.00

Classification: MnSCU Administrator 6

[Unlimited, Full-time]

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

*A flexible work schedule may be approved with up to two days remote work per week (if applicable)

Salary Range: Annually from $98,457 to $137,840

*Salary placement is dependent on education and experience

The vacancy is posted on-line from Monday, July 6th to Monday July 27th at 11:59pm

THE POSITION AND THE DEPARTMENT

The Associate Vice President of Finance provides strategic leadership in financial planning, analysis, and operations to support institutional decision-making and ensure sound financial stewardship. This position leads the development and coordination of the College's comprehensive budget process and ensures compliance with Minn State policies and procedures related to financial and operational matters.

This role provides leadership and oversight of a broad portfolio of financial and operational services, including accounting (including grant accounting), accounts payable, financial reporting, contracts, purchasing, employee reimbursements, and risk management.

As a senior leader, the Associate Vice President fosters a service-centered approach across administrative operations, advancing efforts to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance the user experience. The position is responsible for leading and developing staff, building engaged and accountable teams that deliver high-quality service to internal and external stakeholders.

The Associate Vice President exercises significant discretion in policy development, interpretation, implementation, and compliance, and partners across the institution to strengthen operational effectiveness, build trust, and advance the College's mission through collaborative, transparent, and service-oriented leadership.

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:

• At least five (5) years of experience in financial and budget management, accounting, finance, and or business administration; a Bachelor's degree substitutes for 12 months of experience; and an Associate's degree substitutes for 6 months of experience.
• At least three (3) years of work experience in higher education or non-profit.
• At least one (1) year of work experience supervising staff.

Preferred:

• Master's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Seven (7) years of experience in financial and budget management in higher education.
• Four (4) years of experience supervising staff.

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.

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 Colleges and Universities Administrators. The following link (https://www.minnstate.edu/system/working/docs/contracts/administrators-plan.pdf) outlines many additional benefits provided.

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

Desired Start Date:
08-26-2026

Position End Date:

Open Date:
07-06-2026

Close Date:
07-28-2026

Posting Contact Name:
John Norman

Posting Contact Email: