exeCutive DireCtor of finanCe anD risk ManageMent

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ContentsFROM THE PRESIDENT

MISSION

DISTINCTIVES

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

JOB DESCRIPTION

PROCESS OF CANDIDACY

DORDT COLLEGE AT A GLANCE

HISTORY OF DORDT COLLEGE

SIOUX CENTER - AT A GLANCE

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Dear prospeCtive CanDiDateThank you for your interest in Dordt College.

I trust that the Opportunity Profile will help you understand the mission of Dordt College and our role in Christian higher education, as well as the qualities and characteristics we are seeking in this role.

At Dordt College, we acknowledge that the world and our learning belong to God. Our aim is to help students become insightful, obedient, active servants—able to think critically and judge wisely as they learn about God’s creation and how they are called to live in it. We offer a comprehensive education in which biblically oriented classroom learning and residential living work together to prepare students for a life of Christian discipleship in God’s world.

Leaders play an important role in an organization’s ability to achieve its goals. We're seeking an Executive Director of Finance and Risk Management to serve as a member of a dynamic, collaborative leadership team. Leadership team members challenge one another, discuss important matters thoroughly, and help one another grow and develop as servant-leaders.

I encourage you to read the Opportunity Profile and to explore the Dordt College website to learn more. If you sense that your gifts and experience would allow you to be a candidate, please review the Process of Candidacy section and follow the instructions found there.

If you have any questions, please contact Sue Droog, executive director of human resources and organizational development, at sue.droog@dordt.edu, or at (712) 722-6011.

Thank you for your interest in Dordt College.

Sincerely,

Dr. Erik Hoekstra President

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Mission

As an institution of higher education committed to the Reformed Christian perspective, the mission of Dordt College is to equip students, alumni, and the broader community to work effectively toward Christ-centered renewal in all aspects of contemporary life.

Reformed Christian perspective. The vision and programs of Dordt College are grounded in a comprehensive kingdom perspective. By this we mean that Scripture and creation reveal a sovereign God, that all things are under his control and find their goal and purpose in his glory, and that the creation is his kingdom. Even though human disobedience has greatly disrupted our world, we are confident that God, with his Word of grace, reclaims his world through the death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ.

Equipping students, alumni, and the broader community to work effectively toward Christ-centered renewal. We believe that God created us in his image to “cultivate” creation by caring for its well-being and developing its potential. Because Christ rescued the creation from the curse of sin and reigns over it, we, his imagebearers, have work to do. We seek to transform culture and bring shalom to a broken world. Our task is to equip students to become insightful, obedient, and active servants in God’s world, working for the expression of his kingdom everywhere.

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DistinCtivesWhile many colleges and universities have drifted from their religious roots, Dordt College remains true to its original mission and vision, while embracing and wrestling with the continual unfolding of that mission in the world today. Dordt’s curriculum is designed to help students develop Christian insight within a four-point framework:

• Religious orientation—knowing what we and others believe; acknowledging that thewhole world belongs to God.

• Creational structure—understanding that God made the world as an interconnectedwhole, obedient and subject to his laws.

• Creational development—knowing how our world developed and that everything wedo affects the world for good or for evil.

• Contemporary response—translating what we learn into thoughts and actions that willhelp us live and work in the world as Christ’s disciples.

These four points, outlined more completely in The Educational Task of Dordt College, guide all curriculum at the college.

Dordt’s core curriculum gives a context for specialized studies. Majors, accredited pre-professional programs, and a master’s program develop insight and prepare students for a variety of vocations and professions. A capstone course helps students apply the four themes of the Educational Framework to contemporary issues as they move from the academic setting into a larger world.

Learn more about Dordt College's academic program and honors at www.dordt.edu/academics and www.dordt.edu/excellence

To learn more about campus life and co-curricular opportunities at Dordt College, pleasevisit our website.

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news HigHligHtsDordt reaches highest enrollment

Enrollment at Dordt College for the 2016-17 school year has reached an all-time high of 1,523 students. The incoming class of first-year students totals 392 students, the largest incoming class since 2008. Dordt’s freshman-to-sophomore retention rate was 88.1 percent this year, compared to a national average in the mid-60s. This is the highest retention rate on record at Dordt College.

Dordt named one of the most beautiful campuses

Dordt was recently named by Christian Universities Online as one of the most beautiful Christian college campuses in the Midwest. Dordt, which placed second on the list, outranked Trinity Christian College, Northwestern College, Calvin College, and Taylor University.

The vast majority of Dordt students choose to live on campus in the residence halls or in on-campus apartments. Set on a large, rural campus of more than 100 acres, Dordt College borders Sioux Center's Open Space Park and is primarily surrounded by residential areas. The campus is well laid-out and offers large, open grassy areas for students to relax and enjoy.

Wall Street Journal ranks Dordt as #1 in student engagement

For its 2017 rankings the Wall Street Journal, along with Times Higher Education, named Dordt College as the no. 1 school out of 1,111 colleges and universities in the country for student engagement. Other colleges and universities that made the list include Swarthmore College, Michigan State University, Brigham Young University, and Baylor University.

Dordt begins Pro-Tech (Professional - Technical) Program

Dordt's Pro-Tech program is the nation’s first professional path to offer technical education enhanced by an on-campus Christian college experience and paid internships. Pro-Tech offers two-year associate of science degrees in manufacturing technology and farm operations and management; the program's highly innovative format, affordable tuition, and other program benefits will help students to begin their career with an edge and serve God in every aspect of life.

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exeCutive DireCtor of finanCe anD risk ManageMent

Job DesCriptionThe Executive Director of Finance & Risk Management (EDFRM) will provide the leadership, management, and vision necessary to ensure that Dordt College has the proper administrative, operational, and financial systems and reporting procedures to effectively advance the mission of the college and ensure the college’s financial strength and operating efficiency. The EDFRM will report to the VP & Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and serve as a member of the Administrative Cabinet. The EDFRM will play a critical role in collaborating with the senior leadership team in strategic decision-making and is primarily responsible for managing the business-related activities of the college, which are essential for the ongoing operation of the institution. Areas of oversight include the activities of payroll, budget, accounts payable, and student accounts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Steward the finances of the college.

• Manage the financial accounting and business operations.

• Produce and present timely, concise, and cogent reporting tosenior leadership.

• Produce management and cost accounting to facilitate effectivedecision-making.

• Produce, manage, and analyze operating budgets.

• Provide cost analysis for planning purposes.

• Exercise Lean thinking and continuous improvement efforts, including Lean accountingsystems.

• Analyze and manage the college’s risks.

• Provide leadership for and supervise all Business Office staff (currently six team members:Comptroller, Assistant Accountant, A/P, Payroll, and two Bookkeeper/Cashiers).

• Supervise management of college investments with investment capital of approximately$35 million.

• Provide thoughtful, innovative counsel on financing strategies for capital development.

• Provide input on strategic planning and capital campaigns.

• Evaluate potential initiatives for their viability, financial impact, and risk on the college.

• Develop prudent financial policies, strategies, and tactics.

• Coordinate and lead the audit process, liaise with external auditors and the Finance & RiskManagement Committee of the Board of Directors; assess any changes as necessary.

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• Support the Board Finance & Risk Management Committee.

• Oversee and lead the annual budgeting and planning process; administer and review allfinancial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes; and keep senior leadership team abreast of the organization’s financial status.

• Manage organizational cash flow, financial forecasting, and banking relationships.

• Oversee timely and proper filing of tax returns.

• Work closely and transparently with all external partners including third-party vendorsand consultants.

• Manages investments in collaboration with portfolio manager.

• Manage compliance with bond covenants and other financial commitments.

• Develop Business Office team members and increase professional competencies.

• Performs other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Four-year degree (graduate degree preferred) and an appropriate accounting designation,along with a minimum of 5-7 years of experience in higher education or in a non-profit environment, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.

• Demonstrated commitment to the vision of the college including understanding andsupport of the Educational Task and Educational Framework documents.

• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of Dordt College.

• Analytical skills, particularly those related to monitoring investment returns andperforming cost analyses.

• Research skills, especially those pertaining to analyzing the life cycle cost of buildings andevaluating investment managers.

• Ability to translate financial concepts to, and effectively collaborate with, program leadersand fundraising colleagues.

• A successful track record in setting priorities; keen analytic, organizational, and problemsolving skills which support and enable sound decision making.

• Excellent communication and relationship building skills with the ability to prioritize,negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

• A multitasker with the ability to track many activities in a fast-paced environment.

• Accounting/finance skills including those pertaining to analyzing financial statements.

• Leadership skills including the ability to plan, direct, and oversee the activities of staffmembers.

• Short-term and long-term planning skills and experience.

• Dedication to life-long learning.

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Search and Selection Process

Candidates will be actively sought through advertising and nominations. Each candidate will be thoroughly reviewed and screened using submitted information, telephone interviews, background research, and thorough reference checks.

Candidates reaching the final stages of the process will be interviewed in person by the Search Committee. The final candidate will be selected by the president and affirmed by the Board of Trustees.

Though the starting date is negotiable, ideally the new executive director will assume the office between June 1, 2017, and July 1, 2017.

proCess of CanDiDaCyIf you sense that the gifts and experience God has given you are a good initial match for Dordt College, we invite you to provide the following documents and responses for review:

• A current resume or curriculum vitae.

• After reading two of Dordt’s foundational documents, The Educational Task of DordtCollege and The Educational Framework of Dordt College, please respond to thefollowing, based on those documents and your experiences:

1) A statement of your Christian faith development and commitments, including how thatfaith informs your work in academic leadership (no more than 1,000 words).

2) An explanation of your understanding of the importance, role, and process of Christianhigher education (no more than 1,000 words).

3) A description of how you would be an effective leader at Dordt College in this role and whyyou would be uniquely suited to lead at Dordt at this time (no more than 1,000 words).

The Educational Task of Dordt College: www.dordt.edu/taskThe Educational Framework of Dordt College: www.dordt.edu/framework

• The names and contact information (telephone and email) for four references who knowyou and your career well enough to comment on your suitability for this position at DordtCollege. References will be contacted only after we have requested and received yourpermission to do so.

Please submit this information via email with a subject line of “Dordt College EDFRM” to:

Sue Droog, Executive Director of Human ResourcesSue.Droog@dordt.eduOffice Phone: (712) 722-6017 | Cell Phone: (712) 441-0668

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DorDt College at a glanCeFull-Time Students – 90.4%

Total Enrollment –1,523

Male – 52%

Female – 48%

Children of Alumni – 36%

Average ACT Score – 24.4

Average SAT Score – 1640

Average High School GPA – 3.6

Minority Students – 10%

Countries Represented – 22

International Students – 125

Out-of-State Students – 61.3%

US States Represented – 35

Tuition and Aid:

Tuition and Fees – $29,130

Room and Board – $8,730

Total Cost – $37,860

Average Financial Aid Package – $24,600

Average Debt at Graduation – $23,100

Graduation Rates:

Six-year graduation rate – 69.3% (vs. 60% nationwide)

Graduates who finish in four years – 90.9%

Career outcomes – 99.6% (class of 2015); 97.4% (5-year average)

Graduates pursuing graduate school – 11.9%

Programs:

Undergraduate Programs – 40

Kuyper Scholars Honors Program

Masters of Education Program: Curriculum and Instruction and Educational Leadership

Top 5 Majors: Education, Business Administration and Accounting, Agriculture, Engineering and Construction Management, Nursing

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Off-Campus Studies:

Dordt Off-Campus Programs – 3

International Partner Institutions for Off-Campus Studies – 7

Additional Off-Campus Programs – 20+

Students in off-campus programs – 80

Faculty:

Student-to-Faculty Ratio – 14:1

Average Class Size – 20

Full-Time Faculty – 84

Faculty with doctorate or terminal degree – 77%

Courses taught by Full-Time Faculty – 91%

Finances:

Endowment – $35,400,000

Annual Budget – $37,413,000

Average Annual Giving – $6,545,000

Tuition Discount Rate – 43%

Co-Curricular Involvement:

Athletics – 387 Students (30.1%)

Music – 271 Students (20%)

Theater Arts – 173 Students (4.9%)

Average Chapel Attendance – 800

Student Organizations, Clubs, & Intramurals – 75% of Students

Degrees Offered:

Associate of Arts

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Bachelor of Social Work

Bachelor of Arts

Master of Education: Teacher Leadership

Master of Education: School Leadership

Master of Education: Sports Leadership

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HistoryFrom its humble beginnings as a two-year teacher's college in the midst of Iowa farmland to its maturation into a fully accredited four-year college that is nationally recognized for providing an excellent Christian education, Dordt College has experienced God's hand at work in its growth. Through God’s blessing and the hard work of many dedicated employees and supporters, the college that began with five faculty members, 35 students, and one building, has become a vibrant institution of 80 faculty and more than 1,400 students living and learning on a well-equipped, attractive 150-acre campus.

Dordt College, named for the Reformed synod held in Dordrecht, the Netherlands, that emphasized the sovereignty of God through his electing grace, has been unique in its firm commitment to a Reformed worldview since its founding. This commitment continues to attract students and faculty from across the nation and the globe.

The dedicated group of people who helped found the college in 1955 has expanded into a far-reaching community of support. Dordt College alumni support the college financially, through prayer, and by sending their own children to attend at percentages that are unheard of at most institutions. Loyalty and support are vital components of Dordt’s continued growth, and they undergird the recent completion of a large fundraising campaign to support new facilities, faculty research, and scholarships for students.

The short history of Dordt College is one full of tremendous blessing when we see how quickly and how far God has brought us. We are excited to continue, day by day, stepping forward in faith and trusting in his provision for our daily bread and our long-term sustenance. Soli deo Gloria—to God alone be the glory.

Read more here: www.dordt.edu/about

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sioux Center at a glanCeSchools and Churches

18 area churches offering a wide choice of style and programming

Strong Christian grade school system: Sioux Center Christian School, K-8

Two choices of Christian high schools in communities no more than 12 miles away: Unity Christian High School, Orange City, and Western Christian High School, Hull

Youth Activities

Athletic activities include swim team, gymnastics, soccer, and hockey

Fine arts opportunities such as the Prairie Fire Children’s Theater, and the Northwest Iowa Symphony Youth Orchestra

Arts and crafts programs, child care training classes, youth fair, and more

Health Facilities

Sioux Center Community Hospital and Health Center Avera with advanced technology providing everything from pediatrics to geriatrics, routine check-ups to emergency care

Orange City Area Health System

Recreation Facilities

All Seasons Center: indoor and outdoor pools with play areas and lap swimming; indoor ice skating rink for hockey and recreational skating

Multiple parks: baseball, softball, and soccer fields, exercise trails, playground equipment, shelter houses, band shell, athletic track, and more

Dordt College Rec Center

The Ridge, an 18-hole golf course

Cinema 5 Theatres

Arts

Home to the Northwest Iowa Symphony Orchestra, featuring the region’s finest musicians

Sioux County Oratorio Chorus

Other Amenities

A variety of restaurants and shopping choices

Great Location

45 miles to Sioux City, Iowa

65 miles to Sioux Falls, South Dakota

140 miles to Omaha, Nebraska

For city services such as real estate and banking, go to www.siouxcenter.org

498 Fourth Ave NESioux Center, Iowa 51250Sioux Center, Iowa 51250Sioux Center, Iowa 51250