Sr. Director, Finance And Administration, Academic Affairs

American University

Washington, DC, US
$125,000.00 - $165,000.00 annually; not specified;...
Hybrid (on campus 3-4 days/week)
Financial management and budget administration
Fiscal planning and forecasting
Personnel administration
American University is seeking a Senior Director of Finance and Administration for Academic Affairs, responsible for overseeing financial and administrative operations under the Provost’s Office. The role requires extensive experience in budgeting, fiscal planning, and staff supervision within an educational environment

Job Summary

  • The Senior Director oversees the administration of financial, facilities, and human resource operations for Academic Affairs, supporting the management of over $350 million in Provost Division funds.
  • Key responsibilities include financial reporting, budget development, data analysis, compliance, grants and contracts, space and personnel management, and leading the annual reconciliation of the faculty roster.
  • The role involves direct supervision of 2 full-time positions and provides functional responsibility for training new staff in Academic Affairs units.

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American University is seeking a Senior Director of Finance and Administration for Academic Affairs, responsible for overseeing financial and administrative operations under the Provost’s Office. The role requires extensive experience in budgeting, fiscal planning, and staff supervision within an educational environment.

Salary

$125,000.00 - $165,000.00 annually; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Financial management and budget administration
  • Fiscal planning and forecasting
  • Personnel administration
  • Supervision of staff
  • Compliance with regulations
  • Financial reporting and analysis

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic planning and execution
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Team building and development
  • Championing customer needs
  • Evaluating and implementing ideas

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree or equivalent
  • 8-10 years progressive experience
  • Supervisory experience
  • Demonstrated experience managing multi-million dollar budgets
  • Familiarity with university environment

Work Rights

Not specified

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