Vice President for Business and Operations

Gordon State College; Barnesville (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Gordon State College in Barnesville, GA is seeking a visionary Vice President for Business and Operations to lead financial stewardship, campus services, and operational excellence in service of student success.

The CBO will provide executive oversight of budgeting, financial planning, risk management, contracts, and fiscal project management, while serving as a trusted advisor to the President and Cabinet to advance institutional priorities and sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Significant leadership experience in finance, administration, or operations.
• Proven record of strategic financial management.
• Experience leading multiple administrative functions within higher education.
• Knowledge of Georgia Board of Regents policies and State budgetary policies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight of budgeting and financial planning.
• Lead risk management and contractual/operational functions.
• Advise the President and Cabinet on financial strategy.
• Advance institutional priorities and long-term planning.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Finance management

Operations leadership

Higher education

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Vice President for Business and Operations
Gordon State College

Are you a strategic and collaborative financial leader who is passionate about advancing student success through operational excellence?

Vice President for Business and Operations (CBO). The College serves more than 3,100 students and is recognized for its commitment to accessible, affordable education and workforce development throughout central Georgia.

Reporting directly to President Dr. Russell Crutchfield, the CBO will join the executive leadership team at an exciting moment in the institution's history and help shape the College's future through strategic financial stewardship, operational leadership, and long-term planning.

The successful candidate will provide executive oversight for budgeting and financial planning, risk management, contracts, fiscal project management, and other operational functions within Business Operations and Campus Services, including Bursar, Controller, Director of Facilities, Director of Housing and Residence Life, Director of Public Safety, Budgets, Bookstore Manager, Dining Services, and Finance and Administration Coordinator while serving as a trusted advisor to the President and Cabinet. The position also plays a critical role in advancing institutional priorities, enhancing operational effectiveness, and ensuring sustainable growth.

Located in Barnesville Georgia, just south of Atlanta, Gordon State offers the opportunity to make a significant impact at a student-centered institution with a strong sense of community, a beautiful 235-acre campus, and deep regional connections.

Ideal candidates will possess:

• A master's degree in a relevant field.
• Significant leadership experience in finance, administration, or operations.
• A proven record of strategic financial management.
• Experience leading multiple administrative functions within a complex organization, preferably in higher education.
• Knowledge of Georgia Board of Regents policies and procedures and State of Georgia budgetary policies highly preferred.

This is a unique opportunity for a forward-thinking executive to join a growing institution with a proud history, strong leadership, and a commitment to excellence, innovation, belonging, and student success.

While applications and nominations will be accepted until a successful candidate has been appointed, interested individuals are encouraged to submit their materials as soon as possible for full consideration. The preferred start date is late 2026.

Gordon State College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity employer. It is the policy of Gordon State College to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws.