Vice President for Finance and Operations

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Great Basin College (GBC) established in 1967 is a public institution within the Nevada System of Higher Education serving over 3500 students annually. With its main campus in Elko Nevada GBCs expansive service area covers 86500 square miles across ten of Nevadas largest counties extending into two time zones and bordering five states: Arizona Oregon Idaho Utah and California.

GBC offers a diverse range of associate and baccalaureate degree programs in academic career and technical education fields. The college is recognized for its commitment to delivering highquality education through both inperson and online platforms making it a leader in distance education. This flexibility allows students from various locations to access GBCs programs fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment. The colleges mission Transforming lives through education reflects its dedication to studentcentered learning and community engagement and actively emphasizes student experience inclusion diversity equity access sustainability workforce development community involvement and institutional effectiveness.

GBCs history is marked by a strong commitment to serving rural Nevada. Since its inception the college has expanded its reach through branch campuses in Battle Mountain Ely Pahrump and Winnemucca as well as satellite centers in nearly 20 communities across the state. This extensive
network enables GBC to provide educational opportunities to a wide and diverse student population. Great Basin College stands as a pivotal institution in Nevada offering accessible and quality education tailored to the unique needs of its diverse student body with a particular focus on serving rural communities through innovative distance learning and comprehensive on campus experiences.

About the Area
Nestled in the heart of northeast Nevada Elko is a dynamic and welcoming community that offers the perfect balance of charm culture and opportunity. As home to Great Basin College Elko is more than just a place to workits a place to thrive. Renowned for its rich heritage the town is a treasure trove of folk art native and western crafts and vibrant cultural events that celebrate its unique spirit. Outdoor enthusiasts will find no shortage of adventures from scenic hiking trails camping and fishing to exhilarating winter sports. For those with a passion for the arts Elko boasts a vibrant scene filled with festivals galleries and performances that captivate residents and visitors alike. Modern cuisine steeped in Western tradition adds to the towns distinct appeal.

Elko is the largest city in northeast Nevada and a thriving hub for industries like agriculture mining gaming and tourism. Whether its the sense of community the opportunities for growth or the endless recreational and cultural activities Elko is more than just a place to liveits a place to call home.

About the Position
Reporting directly to the President the Vice President of Finance and Operations (VPFO) is the Chief Financial Officer for the college and is a member of the Presidents executive leadership team. The Vice President provides leadership for and is responsible for the development and administration of the daytoday operating budget biennium and annual budgets planning; fiscal analysis; financial reporting; short/longrange forecasting; contracts budget administration; purchasing and audit reviews; and assisting the President in capital planning budget advocacy and development. Working in collaboration with Academic Affairs Student Services and Facilities to promote and fulfill Great Basin College Mission the VPFO has oversight of the computer services department and GBC facilities department. The VPFO works closely and in partnership with NSHE system office executives and staff on annual budgeting/planning and legislative budget advocacy for Great Basin College. The position leads three direct reports and a total team of 30.

Position Responsibilities
Provides vision leadership planning and coordination to the following areas:

• Budget and Planning Office plans develops manages and provides reporting of the colleges budgetary and financial resources and contracts.

• Accounting Services oversees the student account services; records reports and reconciles accounts and activities in preparation of the colleges financial statements; and maintains appropriate internal control procedures for financial activities.

• Represent the college as the designated Chief Business Officer and work collaboratively while advocating for GBCs particular interests.

• Provide strategic leadership for the Computer Services department ensuring that the colleges technology infrastructure supports academic and administrative needs while ensuring cost effective uses of resources while maintaining high standards of IT service delivery.

• Oversee the development and implementation of computer services policies procedures and security protocols to protect the colleges digital assets and ensure data privacy.

• Guide the planning and of technology initiatives including the adoption of new software hardware and digital tools that enhance the learning environment and operational efficiency.

• Provide strategic leadership for the Facilities department overseeing all college buildings grounds and infrastructure while implementing policies and procedures to ensure effective space utilization emergency preparedness and routine maintenance ensuring the colleges physical environment is safe accessible and conducive to learning with a focus on sustainability and energy efficiency.

• Oversee the planning and of capital projects including new construction renovations and major repairs ensuring they are completed on time within budget and to highquality standards.

• Collaborate with campus stakeholders to assess and plan for future facilitys needs aligning with the colleges strategic growth and programmatic expansion.

• Serve as a liaison with UNR Northern Command and the Security Department.

Position Overview
Provide leadership for programs personnel operations and activities to ensure compliance with GBC policies NSHE policies and state and federal regulations related to financial and administrative services.

Serve as a key member of the colleges executive leadership team contributing to strategic planning policy development decisionmaking and fostering a culture of collaboration transparency and innovation within Finance IT and Facilities.

Collaborate with other vice presidents deans and directors to align financial technological and facilities strategies with academic and operational goals. Represent the college in external matters including negotiations with vendors contractors and regulatory agencies.

Participate in longrange planning for programs services and facilities in partnership with the president and leadership team. Coordinate financial and institutional planning activities.

Ensure compliance with all federal state and local regulations related to finance IT and facilities management. Develop and implement risk management strategies to protect college assets and minimize liabilities.

Communicate and interact effectively with students staff and the community through various mediums.

Demonstrate professionalism and collegiality when working with faculty staff and students upholding the colleges mission and best interests.

Exhibit sensitivity and respect for the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural and ethnic backgrounds within the community college environment.

Leadership Qualities of the Ideal Candidate

• Collaborative

• Transformational leader

• Highly communicative

• Team player

• Values honesty and integrity

• Decisive

• Data informed

• Inclusive

• Visionary with implementation success

• Inspiring and motivating

• Entrepreneurial within the methodology of a higher education environment

• Empowering

• Active listener

• Servant leader

• Sense of humor

• Able to display empathy

• Willing to challenge the status quo in pursuit of innovation

• Experience enhancing a culture of trust

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree and nine 9 years OR Masters Degree and seven 7 years of combined experience in the following: budget and fiscal management grants and contracts management roles at the level of Dean Director or higher. Degrees in a variety of fields will be considered including but not limited to the following examples: Business Administration Finance Education Leadership and Political Science and/or fields with strong connections to grants and budget management.

• Demonstrated experience managing budgets of significant size and complexity.

Desired Credentials and Experiences

• Masters Degree in preferably the following fields: Business Administration Finance Education Leadership and Political Science and/or fields with strong connections to grants and budget management.

• Seven 7 years serving at the executive management level (vice president/dean/director) in public higher education.

• Five 5 years serving as a Chief Financial Officer or similar role.

• Broad knowledge of current fiscal practices including technology trends.

• Evidence of effective working relationships with state and federal legislators.

• Demonstrated strong competence in written communications problemsolving and human relations skills.

• Evidence of establishing successful longterm partnerships with a variety of partners and constituents in order to navigate important collaborations despite varying priorities.

• Demonstrated understanding of a comprehensive community college.

• Authentic high integrity and a good sense of humor

How to Apply

The soft application deadline for the second review of applications is March 2 2025. While the position is open until filled materials received after this date are not guaranteed full consideration and will be reviewed at the sole discretion of the search committee.

Application materials include:

• A letter of interest that aligns experience and skills with the position requirements (not to exceed 5 pages)

• A resume (chronological preferred)

• Contact information including email and direct telephone number for a range of at least 6 professional references

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Background Check

An online background check will be required of the selected applicant; a thirdparty administrator will perform this.

Sponsorship

GBC isnot able to support sponsorship for employment. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

As part of the hiring process applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform jobrelated tasks.

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents.

NSHE is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age 40 or older) disability whether actual or perceived by others (including serviceconnected disabilities) gender (including pregnancy related conditions) military status or military obligations sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information national origin race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles afros bantu knots curls braids locks and twists) color or religion (protected classes).

About Great Basin College

Located in the high desert of rural Nevada Great Basin College is a Carnegie classified baccalaureate and associates degree granting institution embracing a comprehensive hybrid mission to deliver a full fouryear liberal arts and sciences community college and applied technical learning curricula. With its main campus in Elko a beautiful site with residential housing and stateoftheart learning technologies GBC serves the largest geographic area of Nevadas colleges. Great Basin College serves the citizens residing in ten of Nevadas most rural counties covering 86514 square miles and bordering five states. This service area includes centers in Battle Mountain Ely Pahrump and Winnemucca. Additionally satellite locations can be found in twenty other frontier communities.

Our vast geography is known for its spectacular mountain ranges and picturesque valleys providing a myriad of outdoor recreational opportunities. In addition Elko is home to several wellknown western museums and the world renown National Cowboy Poetry Gathering begun 35 years ago to honor and share the traditions of Western storytelling nurturing the expressive culture of the American West.

GBC provides a private college experience with public college affordable access to postsecondary education in an environment that embraces and respects all cultures. It stands among the most innovative colleges in America integrating many disciplines into single courses and programs helping students to develop critical thinking and selfdirected learning skills. Graduates of Great Basin College are fully prepared to enter their chosen careers with the knowledge and confidence to succeed in the global marketplace.