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Deputy Chief Financial Officer
Columbus State Community College has a unique opportunity to plan for the smooth transition of a key executive position as we prepare for the retirement of our long-term CFO. We seek to hire a Deputy Chief Financial Officer (Deputy CFO) who will initially serve under the leadership of our current Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with the expectation that a complete and orderly transition of CFO duties will be accomplished. This will allow the new Deputy CFO to gain valuable insight and experience, ensuring continuity and stability in the financial leadership of the College.
A successful candidate would be expected to develop a new strategic plan for the Business Services Division including organizational changes, stabilization of new systems, and hiring backfills of additional anticipated key retirements.
Position Profile and Application Process
To submit an application, please click here. Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Women and individuals from underrepresented minority groups are encouraged to apply. For first consideration, please submit your application by 5:00 pm on Friday, October 11. Please submit job applications through the link in the attached PDF. You may direct all questions to TalentAcquisition@cscc.edu.
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Why Columbus State?
A National Leader, Making Central Ohio Stronger
Columbus State stands out among the more than 1,000 community colleges nationwide. We’re the second-largest institution of higher education in our state, located in a fast-growing economic powerhouse and aligned with the growth opportunities of our region.
Workforce Hub Anchor Institution
In the 2023 White House designation of Columbus as one of five U.S. Workforce Hub locations, Columbus State served as the trusted anchor institution convening public-private partners to advance regional economic strategy, particularly in the explosive growth industries of semiconductor production, clean energy, biotechnology, high-performance computing and transportation.
Ohio Semiconductor Collaboration Network
Intel designated Columbus State as co-leader of the Ohio Semiconductor Collaboration
Network, empowering the college to lead computer chip manufacturing curriculum development
among all Ohio community colleges in support of the new Silicon Heartland industry
buildup.
Innovator in Health Care Education
One of the region’s largest hospital groups, OhioHealth, is partnering with Columbus
State toward doubling health care graduates from our institution for the benefit of
all health care employers in our region.
National Information Technology Innovation Center (NITIC)
As the most-awarded community college by the National Science Foundation, Columbus
State now leads NITIC, a national Advanced Technological Center grant-funded resource
serving educators to accelerate and expand IT programs at the two-year level to scale
up the workforce.
A Commitment to Affordability
Thanks to a low annual tuition and financial aid options, 76 percent of our students take on zero student loan debt. Many go on to one of our nine regional university partners who offer guaranteed admission and credit transfer to Columbus State graduates.
The Most Diverse College in Central Ohio
We serve students from all backgrounds and seek to cultivate an equally diverse workforce.
A Big City with Small-Town Approachability
- 14th-largest city in the U.S., right behind San Francisco
- Home to landmark investments by major international employers including Intel, Amgen and Honda in emerging industries in semiconductor chip manufacturing, biotechnology and battery electric vehicle production that are all set for exponential domestic growth.
- Excellent public schools, 140 private secondary institutions, and 54 higher education campuses.
- Provides strong support for immigrants and refugees through the New Americans Initiative.
- Vibrant and diverse restaurant and nightlife scene.
- Received a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Municipal Equality Index in 2023 for its LGBTQ-friendly policies.
- The Discovery District has great coffee shops, breweries, and a gourmet market within walking distance of Columbus State.
- World-class arts organizations include BalletMet, Opera Columbus, Columbus Museum of Art, and the Columbus Symphony.
- Award-winning library system with 23 branch locations.
Visitors wander the galleries at the Columbus Museum of Art.
The Hills Market is a locally owned specialty grocery store within walking distance of the Columbus Campus.
The Columbus Crew were 2023 MLS champs and host a vibrant fan culture.
The Short North Arts District is a popular dining and entertainment destination.
The Columbus Pride Parade draws roughly 500,000 attendees every year.
The Columbus Metropolitan Library was named National Library of the Year in 2010.