Vice President of Administration and Finance

Reports To: President

Job Summary

Hawkeye Community College is seeking its next Vice President of Administration and Finance. Do you enjoy creating financial reports, analytics, and projections? Are you passionate about making an impact and empowering others with life-changing opportunities? If so, we have an excellent opportunity for you!

As the Vice President of Administration and Finance, you will oversee all financial matters of the College. You will provide administrative leadership for business services, computer & IT services, facility maintenance, planning, and building functions. Your primary responsibilities include projecting, recommending, and administering the College-wide annual budget. Additionally, you will serve as a member of the President’s confidential staff, assisting with special projects as needed.

Hawkeye Community College is a comprehensive community college focused on providing quality, affordable learning experiences for a diverse student body. We serve our community through Adult Learning, Business and Community Education, and over 50 career, technical, and liberal arts transfer programs. Our mission is to empower students, strengthen businesses, and enrich communities, with a vision to enhance the quality of life in the areas we serve.

Located in the Cedar Valley, just south of Waterloo, Iowa, Hawkeye Community College is surrounded by vibrant communities offering cultural experiences, shopping, dining, and entertainment—combining big-city amenities with a small-town feel.

For more information, visit our website: Hawkeye Community College.

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Essential Job Functions

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Leadership & Administration

  • Reports directly to the President and serves as a Cabinet member.
  • Advises the President on all financial matters.
  • Supervises and provides direction to business services, IT services, and facility management.
  • Oversees auxiliary functions, including child care, printing services, mail services, and copy services.

• Financial Management & Budgeting

  • Manages the College-wide annual budget and oversees fiscal operations.
  • Prepares the Certified Budget, setting tax rates and levies.
  • Ensures financial compliance with Local, State, and Federal regulations.
  • Manages the College Investment Plan and internal controls.

• Reporting & Compliance

  • Prepares and submits financial reports to the Board of Trustees, Higher Learning Commission, and government agencies.
  • Oversees Local, State, and Federal Grants.
  • Ensures appropriate insurance coverage for College property.

• Contracts & Agreements

  • Administers the request-for-proposal process for College bids.
  • Oversees contract management and compliance.
  • Develops agreements with external agencies for business services.

• College & Community Engagement

  • Serves as a financial consultant and resource for all College departments.
  • Acts as an ad hoc member of the College’s Foundation Board.
  • Represents the College on collective bargaining teams regarding budget and resource allocation.

• Other Duties

  • Participates in campus committees and special projects.
  • Ensures regular on-campus presence unless otherwise approved under Hawkeye’s remote work policy.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Master’s degree in Business Administration OR CPA license required within two years of hire.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, accounting, facility operations, or risk management.
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of:
  • GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and GASB (Governmental Accounting Standards Board) statements.
  • ERP systems, bid proposal processes, and financial regulations.
  • Iowa Code requirements related to financial management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications, and video conferencing technology.
• Ability to:
  • Handle confidential information with discretion.
  • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Deliver presentations at various organizational levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in community colleges, higher education, K-12, nonprofits, or government settings.

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Working Conditions

• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, with occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
• Work is performed in an office/classroom setting, involving frequent interaction with students, faculty, and staff.
• Requires visual acuity, dexterity, and the ability to sit, stand, and move throughout the day.

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Employment Status & Benefits

Full-time, exempt position with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance
• Section 125 plan (medical & dependent care expenses)
• Paid holidays, personal, sick, and vacation leave
• Tuition reimbursement / tuition remission
• Retirement options: IPERS (defined benefit) or TIAA (defined contribution)

Salary:

• Starting at $160,975, commensurate with experience and education.

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Application Procedure

To apply, click apply now to complete an online application

 

Required Materials:

• Cover Letter addressing how you meet the minimum qualifications.
• Resume.
• Three professional references (one must be a current or past supervisor).

Priority Deadline:
Screening begins Monday, March 3, 2025. Applications must be submitted by Sunday, March 2, 2025 to receive full consideration. Applications received after this date will be reviewed at the College’s discretion.

 

Hawkeye Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to equity and diversity in its educational services and employment practices: hawkeyecollege.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/equal-opportunity. The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex; race; age; color; creed; national origin; religion; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetic information; or actual or potential parental, family, or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices. Veteran status is also included to the extent covered by law. Any person alleging a violation of equity regulations shall have the right to file a formal complaint. Inquiries concerning application of this statement should be addressed to: Equity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator for employees, 319-296-4405; or Title IX Coordinator for students, 319-296-4448; Hawkeye Community College, 1501 East Orange Road, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-8015; or email equity-titleIX@hawkeyecollege.edu, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.

If any applicant is in need of a reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, please notify a member of Human Resource Services.