MnSCU Administrator 8: Vice President of Administrative Services

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Working Title:

MnSCU Administrator 8: Vice President of Administrative Services

Institution:

Central Lakes CollegeMnSCU Administrator 8

Bargaining Unit / Union:

220: Minnesota State Administrator's Plan

City:

BrainerdStaples

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

Application Procedure:

Please upload the following information with your application to be considered for this position:

• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest

• Current Resume (Include dates of employment (month and year) for each position and indicate average hours worked per week for each job.)

• College Transcripts showing conferred/awarded date, your name, and the institution’s name (if selected for hire, official original transcripts will be required.)

Job Description

The Vice President of Administrative Services (VPAS) is a key member of the College’s Executive Team, providing the vision and leadership to manage the College’s operating and capital budgets in support of the college’s mission “we build futures,” within CLC’s culture of caring. The VP pursues innovative business solutions to enhance the overall effectiveness of the College's financial and administrative operations, works collaboratively with senior staff, faculty, administrators, and external constituents to achieve sustainable plans that maximize institutional goals, and is an advocate for funding for Central Lakes College. Reporting to the President of the College, the VPAS is a member of the president’s Executive Team, the Administrative Team, and the primary advisor to the President and executive staff on key issues and opportunities related to financial and facilities operations.

Salary Range:

$114,094-181,855

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, organizational administration, or a related field.

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible administrative or managerial leadership in a complex organization, preferably within higher education.

• Demonstrated senior-level experience managing a financially complex organization, including financial planning, projecting financial position, auxiliary enterprises, and multiple funding sources, with responsibility for financial integrity, informing strategic decision making, and financial sustainability.

• Demonstrated commitment to inclusion, transparency, and shared governance in leadership and decision making.

• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and nurture a positive and supportive team culture.

Preferred Qualification 

• Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field and applicable professional certifications.

• Demonstrated commitment to decision making to support the mission of the comprehensive community college by centering students and student success.

• Demonstrated capacity to analyze, interpret, and clearly communicate complex financial and statistical information to diverse internal and external stakeholders to support transparency, shared governance, and sound fiscal decisions.

• Experience working effectively and in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders in planning, budgeting, and implementation of strategic initiatives.

• Demonstrated knowledge of state legislation, statute, and executive policy, including those specific to the Minnesota State system

• Experience with facilities master planning, capital budget requests, building construction projects and contract administration.

• Experience supervising safety, security and emergency management functions.

• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Exceptional project management and organizational skills.

• Human relations skills to deal effectively with diverse internal and external clientele

• The ability to work with employees and students, delegating and holding others responsible in a manner that instills confidence, growth mindset and shared responsibility.

• Great sensitivity to all facets of the college community including the needs of the various groups which comprise it.

• The ability to make the college an integral part of the total community through a variety of relevant community service programs and constant attention to relationships with community groups.

• A personal orientation to the process and skill in the management of participatory decision-making, shared governance, and the culture of caring.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

8:00-4:30, Monday-Friday

Telework (Yes/No)

No

About

Central Lakes College is a comprehensive community and technical college serving about 5,500 students per year. With a knowledgeable, caring faculty and modern, results-oriented programs in comfortable facilities, CLC is the college of choice for seekers of success.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we take your well-being and work-life balance seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles, employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option. To further support your holistic health, employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling. Detailed plan details, rates, and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) website.

 

To support your life outside of work, our package includes 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave. We also help you secure your financial future with a robust Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and various investment options. Furthermore, we invest in your growth by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents. Please note that specific benefit eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the type of position, employee classification, and collective bargaining agreements.

Desired Start Date:

09-23-2026

Position End Date:

Open Date:

07-06-2026

Close Date:

08-29-2026

Posting Contact Name:

Terri Henrikson

Posting Contact Email:

[email protected]