Prior to beginning her career with Pueblo Community College in November 2002, Colleen gained experience in Community College administration while working for Colorado Northwestern Community College in the position of Associate Dean of Business Services from 1995 to 1998. Additionally, Colleen worked for several large companies in the private sector, where her responsibilities included fiscal operations management as the Controller for Eaton Corporation, Financial Controls Analyst for McDonnell Douglas and work as a Public Accountant performing audits in the private sector.

Colleen has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting and a MBA from the University of Phoenix.

In her position as Vice President for Administration and Finance for Pueblo Community College, Colleen works under the direction of the Pueblo Community College President. Colleen coordinates, develops, approves and implements operation of the annual college budget and budget process. Fiscal responsibilities also include the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements and she acts as liaison for the coordination of the fiscal year-end annual audit.  Colleen is also designated as the delegate for the State Controller in signing contracts and other legal documents for all three campuses and serves as a member of the President's Cabinet for Pueblo Community College.

As Vice President and Controller, Colleen manages the Administration and Finance Services Division. Responsibilities include supervising staff within the Cashier's Office, Payroll and Fiscal Operations, Human Resources Director, Facilities Services Director, Grounds and Housekeeping Director, Purchasing Manager, Printing and Publications Supervisor and Vice President's Office staff members.

Coordinator for Planning and Budget
 

Paula has been employed at Pueblo Community College since July of 1996.  Since coming to PCC, Paula has served in a variety of classified and professional technical positions within several areas including: Student Services, President's Office, Business Technology, Institutional Effectiveness and Administration and Finance. Paula is a Pueblo native, a 1994 graduate of Colorado State University Pueblo and is presently pursuing a Masters in Public Administration (MPA) from the University of Colorado at Denver. Prior to coming to PCC, Paula was employed as the District Services Coordinator for a U.S. Congressman representing the 3rd Congressional District of Colorado.

Paula McPheeters

Since 2000, Paula has been responsible for the management of the Carl D. Perkins Federal Grant program under the oversight of the Executive Vice-President and Vice President for administration and Finance. The funding for Carl D. Perkins averages around $900,000 annually. Paula has assisted administrators in the management of funds and assisting faculty with the development of the annual Perkins Local Plan grant requests. In addition, Paula assists with the coordination of the perkins Local Plan Committee meetings and programmatic, financial reporting requirements. She also works with faculty and staff in the management of budgets for the program.

In 2002, Paula's responsibility for the Perkins Grant expanded to include operational and project support to the President and the College Administrative Team on various projects. In 2004, Paula's job responsibilities were revised to include direct support to the Vice President for Administration and Finance (VPAF) in the areas of budgeting and financial reporting functions.  As the Coordinator for Planning and Budget, Paula continues to manage the Carl D. Perkins Grant funds and assists the VPAF with the annual college budgeting process, budget book reporting, budget monitoring, technical support, training and other duties.  Paula takes great satisfaction in being able to provide support to faculty and staff in their quest to deliver top-notch education and training.

Vice President's Administrative Assistant

Becky is the Administrative Assistant to the Vice President for Administration and Finance (VPAF). She works with division staff and coordinates and manages projects and administrative office processes, procedures and functions. Additional areas of responsibility include the design and update of the division website and coordination and retention of contractual agreements for the college Becky began her career with the State of Colorado in 1984 and has worked in various administrative positions within the Department of Health, Colorado State Patrol, Department of Corrections, University of

Becky Coffrin

Colorado at Colorado Springs and now Pueblo Community College. In these positions, she gained knowledge and experience in the areas of office and project management, budget development, monitoring and reconciliation, grant monitoring and reporting, marketing, public relations, recruitment and publication design.

Links to Departments Within Administration and Finance Division

Cashier's Office

Fiscal Office and Payroll

Mailroom and Printing Services