Presbyterian College has named Elizabeth Oswald-Sease vice president for finance and administration. She will serve as the college’s chief financial and business officer and join president Dr. Anita Gustafson’s cabinet.
She will begin her new role on Jan. 1, 2026.
Oswald-Sease currently serves as vice president of finance and operations and chief financial officer at the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM). With more than 15 years of experience in higher education finance and operations, she has served various colleges and universities in South Carolina.
In her new role, Oswald-Sease will manage financial planning, business operations, campus services, IT, risk management, capital projects, and compliance. She will work closely with the president and the Board of Trustees to steward the college’s resources and support long-term sustainability and institutional mission.
“Elizabeth brings a remarkable combination of strategic financial expertise, operational leadership, and a deep appreciation for the transformative purpose of education,” said Gustafson. “Her collaborative leadership style and commitment to transparency make her an excellent fit for Presbyterian College at this exciting moment in our institutional trajectory. We are delighted to welcome her to the senior leadership team.”
At GSSM, Oswald-Sease oversees finance, procurement, human resources, facilities, dining, public safety, contracts, and risk management. Previously, she managed a $300 million budget and led a finance team at the University of South Carolina College of Arts and Sciences.
She also led HR and business operations at the USC School of Law, developed its strategic plan, and held various finance and procurement positions at Winthrop University.
A first-generation college graduate and South Carolina native, Oswald-Sease graduated Summa Cum Laude from Winthrop University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in History and finished second in her graduating class. She later earned a Master of Arts in History, completing thesis work on the media’s role in shaping public memory of Abraham Lincoln in South Carolina.
She holds a Master of Business Administration and a graduate certificate in business analytics from the University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business and is certified as a South Carolina Procurement Officer.
“Through every interaction with the Presbyterian College community, I have been inspired by its profound sense of purpose and commitment to service,” said Oswald-Sease. “The college’s mission to prepare graduates who lead with integrity and serve with heart deeply resonates with my own values. I am honored and grateful for the opportunity to serve Presbyterian College as vice president for finance and administration, and I am excited to work alongside President Gustafson and the leadership team to strengthen the college’s foundation for enduring success in serving its students, faculty, staff, and community.”
Oswald-Sease is the editor-in-chief of The Quarterly, a publication of the York County Genealogical and Historical Society. She and her husband live in Ridgeway.
