Eastern Wyoming College just opened a CFO and AVP role that puts real financial stewardship front and center.

You know the type of position. It sits at the intersection of cash flow management, audit work, and administrative oversight for a community college that serves nearly two thousand credit students plus thousands more in non-credit programs. The salary range runs from one hundred seven thousand to one hundred fifty two thousand dollars a year, with up to two thousand dollars in relocation help.

Why this opening stands out

The college operates on an approved seventeen point nine million dollar budget for the current fiscal year. That scale demands someone who tracks fund accounting and regulatory compliance without layers of extra staff. The role reports into senior leadership and can extend to foundation duties as well.

Applications move as they arrive, with a start date as soon as feasible. That timeline rewards candidates who already have their materials ready instead of those who wait for perfect conditions.

What the job actually requires

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from an accredited school comes first. Five years of progressively responsible financial leadership experience follows, with preference for higher education, public sector, or governmental settings. You must demonstrate audit coordination, internal controls, cash flow oversight, and reporting accuracy.

Infrequent travel and a valid driver’s license round out the basics. The position is full time, twelve month, benefited, and exempt.

Steps to prepare a strong application

1. Match your experience directly to the five required areas listed in the posting. List specific audits you led or fund reports you produced.
2. Quantify results. State dollar amounts managed, compliance issues resolved, or budget savings delivered in prior roles.
3. Prepare a one page leadership summary that shows how you would approach a seventeen million dollar operating budget at a rural college.
4. Submit through the official channel at the college site rather than generic portals that strip formatting.

Most applications fail because candidates send the same resume everywhere. Tailor every line to this exact set of duties.

Common mistakes that waste your time

Too many applicants bury relevant governmental finance work under corporate titles. Pull those examples forward. Others skip the relocation note or fail to confirm they can start without delay. The college reviews materials quickly, so incomplete submissions drop out fast.

Long cover letters that repeat the job description also get skipped. Keep it to three paragraphs that explain why your background fits Torrington operations.

Practical context for candidates

Eastern Wyoming College sits in Goshen County and has operated since nineteen forty eight. Its location offers a lower cost of living compared with larger institutions, which stretches the salary range further. The role includes oversight of administrative services alongside pure finance work, giving you broader exposure than a pure CFO title at some places.

Check the full posting and apply directly at ewc.wy.edu/our-team/jobs-at-ewc/. The higheredjobs listing also appears at higheredjobs.com for additional details.

One action to take this week

Update your resume with the exact five qualification areas from the posting and submit before the end of the week.