Montgomery County Community College recently named William (Bill) McDonald as Vice President of Finance and Enrollment Services. Photo by Rachel McDonald
Following an extensive nationwide search, Montgomery County Community College is pleased to announce that William (Bill) McDonald has joined MCCC as the Vice President of Finance and Enrollment Services.
“Bill McDonald brings more than 30 years of impactful leadership in higher education finance and administration, spanning fiscal stabilization, enrollment growth and strategic planning,” said Dr. Vicki Bastecki-Perez, MCCC President. “I am delighted to welcome Bill to my senior leadership team and the Montco family, and I look forward to working together to advance the College’s strategic priorities.”
McDonald’s expertise includes financial strategy, multi-year budgeting, capital planning, student financial services and revenue optimization across enrollment, tuition policy and auxiliary operations.
“Since starting at Montgomery County Community College, I have felt truly welcomed to the team,” McDonald said. “I appreciate the opportunity to contribute to the College’s strong commitment to student success by building upon its financial strategies and supporting its continual growth and development.”
MCCC’s leadership team includes Dr. Jenna Meehan, Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness and Chief of Staff; Diane O’Connor, Vice President of Administrative Services; and Dr. Chae Sweet, Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs and Provost.
Prior to MCCC, McDonald most recently served as Vice President for Finance and Administration at Marywood University, where he managed a $125 million operating budget, $65 million endowment, and $90 million debt portfolio, while serving as a key member of the president’s executive leadership team.
Prior to Marywood, McDonald spent more than three decades at Bloomfield College, ultimately serving as Vice President for Finance and Administration. In this role, he guided finance, human resources, student financial services, information technology, facilities, operations, and strategic initiatives for a tuition-dependent private college serving primarily first-generation, low-income students while navigating enrollment and funding challenges. He managed a $66 million operating budget, oversaw more than $100 million in capital improvements, and advanced revenue-focused strategies aligned with enrollment, affordability, and auxiliary services.
McDonald holds a Master of Science in Management from Thomas Edison State College and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Business Administration from Bloomfield College. He also completed the College of Business Management Institute Program of the Southern Association of College and University Business Officers at the University of Kentucky.