Description

Position Purpose

The Vice President for Finance and Administration serves as the chief financial officer of the College, providing strategic leadership, operational excellence, and mission aligned stewardship across core financial and administrative functions. The Vice President is a key member of the President’s leadership team and reports directly to the President. As chief financial officer the incumbent is responsible for developing and articulating the long-range financial vision of the College, financial reporting, investment and debt management. As the leader of the Finance and Administration Division, the Vice President directs and administers programs, personnel and policy in human resources, accounting, payroll, purchasing, information technology, police services, risk management, auxiliaries, and campus master planning including capital construction and facilities operations. The Vice President must align financial and administrative practices and resources with College objectives and establish systems to ensure compliance with College priorities.

About Evergreen

The Evergreen State College is a progressive, public liberal arts and sciences college located in Olympia, Washington, in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Since opening its doors in 1971, Evergreen has established a national reputation for leadership in developing innovative interdisciplinary, collaborative and team-taught academic programs. The college has a vibrant undergraduate program, graduate programs, and public service centers that constitute a unique academic setting. The college values a student-centered learning environment, a link between theory and practice, and a multicultural community of diverse faculty, students and staff working together. For more information about Evergreen, please visit our website: http://www.evergreen.edu

Application Process

Applicants for the position of Vice President for Finance and Administration must submit the following materials:

1. A cover letter that describes your qualifications and interest in this position.

2. Resume

The Duffy Group is assisting The Evergreen State College in this search. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by April 19, 2026. Materials may be emailed to:

Tony Ferrese

Senior Executive Recruiter

(602) 632-0337

tferrese@duffygroup.com

Priority deadline April 19th, 2026. All requested application materials must be submitted by then to ensure consideration.