Business & Operations - Vice President

Gordon State College invites applications and nominations for its next Vice President for Business & Operations. Serving as the College’s Chief Business Officer and a member of the President’s leadership team, this executive will provide strategic leadership for Gordon’s financial health, operational effectiveness, and long-term sustainability.

Located in Barnesville, Georgia, Gordon State is a student-centered public college within the University System of Georgia, serving more than 3,100 students and playing a vital role in the educational, workforce, and economic development of its region.

Gordon State College is seeking a collaborative, forward-thinking executive to serve as Vice President for Business & Operations. Reporting directly to the President, the Vice President will advise the President and Cabinet on financial, budgetary, administrative, and operational matters while helping translate institutional priorities into sustainable strategies and effective operations.

The portfolio is broad and consequential. The Vice President provides executive leadership across fiscal affairs, budget, facilities, public safety, purchasing, housing and residence life, dining, the campus store, auxiliary services, and other assigned administrative functions. Approximately 50 employees fall within the position’s overall scope of responsibility.

This is an opportunity for an experienced leader to help strengthen the systems, resources, facilities, and services that support student success while contributing directly to Gordon State College’s long-term strategic direction.

3,100+

Students Served

235+

Campus Acres

20

Associate and Four-Year Degree Programs

$135M+

FY2025 Economic Impact

14

County Primary Service Areas

175 Years

Celebrating in 2027

Gordon State College is a regional public institution with a long tradition of adapting to meet the educational and workforce needs of Georgia. The College offers an intimate academic environment, strong student support, residential life, modern learning spaces, and academic programs designed around regional opportunity. Gordon is also the third-oldest institution in the University System of Georgia.

Campus resources include residence halls, a Student Center and dining hall, the Nursing and Allied Health Sciences building, a one-stop enrollment services center, the Student Recreation and Activity Center, and the Dorothy Hightower Collaborative Learning Center and Library.

Lead annual budgeting, financial planning, reporting, stewardship, audits

Advance efficient, effective, accountable administrative services and support

Provide executive oversight for essential campus services

Promote a safe campus environment while strengthening compliance

Advise the President and Cabinet, represent Gordon with the Board of Regents

Gordon State College is entering an important new chapter. With new presidential leadership, a strong commitment to student success and regional workforce development, and the College’s 175th anniversary approaching in 2027, this is a meaningful time to join Gordon’s executive leadership team.

The next Vice President for Business & Operations will have the opportunity to help shape institutional priorities, strengthen operational excellence, steward resources responsibly, and position the College for continued impact across central Georgia.

Dr. Russell Crutchfield became President of Gordon State…