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Amanda Vigil

Title
Controller
Department
Business Office
Phone
(719) 846-5551
Email
Amanda.Vigil@trinidadstate.edu
Office
101 Berg
Location
Trinidad
Office Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Degree Major Emphasis Institution
M.B.A. Human Resource Management New Mexico Highlands University
B.B.A. Finance New Mexico Highlands University

 

Amanda Vigil is a dedicated educator and finance professional with a strong background in higher education and student success. She earned her BBA in Finance from New Mexico Highlands University before continuing her studies to obtain an MBA in Human Resource Management.

Her career in academia began as an adjunct faculty member at NMHU in 2008, and in 2011, she relocated to join Trinidad State College as an adjunct faculty member. Later that year, she took on a role in the Student Success Center, where she served as an Intervention Specialist, Advisor, and eventually Chief Student Conduct Officer. Her expertise in finance led her to transition into the Business Office, where she took a roll as an Accountant before advancing into the Controller position.

As the Controller she has provided strategic financial leadership grounded in integrity, compliance, and fiscal responsibility. She ensures accurate financial reporting and maintains strong audit outcomes. Through strengthened internal controls and collaborative campus partnerships, she improved operational efficiency while supporting student-centered initiatives. Her leadership fosters accountability, transparency, and a culture of continuous improvement within the Business Office that further aligns with institutional priorities

Outside of her professional life, Amanda has a deep love for creativity and nature. She cherishes her time spent outdoors and with her family.