Amber Rush

Amber Rush serves as Vice President of Finance at Ozarka College, where she provides strategic leadership for the college’s financial operations, budgeting, accounting, compliance, and long-range financial planning. With more than 15 years of experience in higher education finance, she has built a reputation for fiscal stewardship, operational excellence, and collaborative leadership. 

Amber earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Arkansas State University and a Master of Business Administration from Arkansas Tech University. Her educational background, combined with extensive experience in governmental and higher education accounting, provides the foundation for her work in financial management and institutional strategy. 

Before joining the executive leadership team, Amber served as Controller at Ozarka College, where she led financial reporting, audits, and institutional budgeting. She also served as a Finance Lead for the University of Arkansas System’s Workday ERP implementation, supporting campuses across the system through complex financial system modernization and process improvement initiatives. 

Amber is committed to advancing student success through responsible financial stewardship and strategic planning. She enjoys mentoring finance professionals, improving organizational processes, and developing practical solutions to complex financial challenges. 

A native of north-central Arkansas, Amber lives in Melbourne with her husband and two daughters. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, staying active, reading, and spending time with family and friends.