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Director, Finance & Operations

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JOB DESCRIPTION

The Division of Pre-College and Undergraduate Programs is responsible for developing and offering non-credit and credit courses and programs for 6000 high school students, as well as Brown University undergraduate and Visiting Students from other institutions. Students participate in programs on Brown University’s Providence campus, as well as online and in other locations. Within the Division there are teams of staff who are responsible for marketing, admissions, enrollment, academic content, instructional delivery, student life, finance, human resources, payroll, and the various policies and protocols associated with this work. The staff works closely with colleagues from across the University to ensure success, including the Enrollment Division, Office of Information Technology (OIT), Office of University Communications, Division of Campus Life, and Facilities.

Reporting to the Associate Dean of Finance & Administration, the Director of Finance & Operations is a critical member of the Finance & Operations team. The Director manages the staff responsible for multiple critical tasks, including instructional program support, finance operations, seasonal hiring and building operations. The Director serves as HR Business Partner for seasonal positions and oversees the HR functions for all programs (700+ seasonal positions filled annually). The Director oversees day to day financial operations for the division including purchasing, expense reimbursements, supply ordering, purchasing card activity and contracts management. The Director ensures logistical support for programs, instructors, courses, and services offered through the division, providing opportunities to develop and improve processes, policies, and service.

The Director will support the Associate Dean, and other divisional staff to strategically plan for new initiatives (as both pilots, and sustained activities), future directions and long-term growth within the division.

The Director works closely with several University partners to ensure success in all programming and internal operations including but not limited to Human Resources, Controller’s Office, Accounts Payable, Office of Financial Strategy & Planning, Dean of the Faculty, Facilities, Telecommunications, Academic Departments, Schools, Centers, and Institutes.

Major responsibilities include:
  • Oversee and direct day-to-day financial operations (35%)

  • Oversight of all seasonal Human Resources functions, Human Resources Business Partner (35%)

  • Supervise Finance & Operations staff (20%)

  • Oversight of day to day building operations. Other duties as assigned (10%)

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree and 7 years related experience, preferably in higher education setting, or the equivalent combination of experience and education required.

  • Management experience required.

  • Outstanding organizational skills and ability to do detail-oriented work.

  • Demonstrated ability to plan and communicate projects, priorities and goals.

  • High level knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Google Apps for Education.

  • Ability to troubleshoot in a high-volume, fast-moving and dynamic work environment.

  • Ability to work across organizational units on campus.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills. Public speaking and presentation skills preferred.

  • Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously while collaborating with others.

  • Excellent judgment; experience handling highly confidential data.

  • Possess a willingness and ability to support and promote a diverse and inclusive campus community.

BACKGROUND CHECK: Criminal & Education

Please note: a completed application consists of a cover letter & resume

Recruiting Start Date:

2022-12-21-08:00

Job Posting Title:

Director, Finance & Operations

Department:

Pre-College & Undergraduate Programs

Grade:

Grade 12

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Classification:

Hybrid Eligible

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

Vaccination Requirements:

In order to maintain 90% or greater universal vaccination rates on campus, all newly hired employees at Brown University must receive the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine before they begin work, unless they are approved for a medical or religious exemption. All employees must also receive a COVID-19 booster within thirty (30) days of becoming eligible. For more information, please visit the Healthy Brown site.

Still Have Questions?

If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu .

EEO Statement:

Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.

As an EEO/AA employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected by our University policies.

Company

Brown University

Founded in 1764, Brown is a nonprofit leading research university, home to world-renowned faculty, and also an innovative educational institution where the curiosity, creativity and intellectual joy of students drives academic excellence.

The spirit of the undergraduate Open Curriculum infuses every aspect of the University. Brown is a place where rigorous scholarship, complex problem-solving and service to the public good are defined by intense collaboration, intellectual discovery and working in ways that transcend traditional boundaries. As a private, nonprofit institution, the University advances its mission through support from a community invested in Brown's commitment to advance knowledge and make a positive difference locally and globally.

Brown is a leading research university, where stellar faculty and student researchers deploy deep content knowledge to generate new discoveries on those issues and many more. What sets their work apart? Collectively, Brown's researchers are driven by the idea that their work will have a positive impact in the world.

Brown students and faculty are tackling the nation’s opioid crisis. Planning the next Mars landing site. Uncovering the locations of ancient civilizations. Advising world leaders on new political models. Exploring new frontiers in multimedia arts. In each of their intellectual endeavors, our scholars and researchers are uncommonly driven by the belief that their work must — and will — have an impact in their communities, in society and the world.

We are a learning community grounded in a commitment of respect for the diversity of viewpoints that is fundamentally essential to intellectual discovery. We encourage the right of all individuals to express ideas and perspectives — and we embrace the value of vigorous debate in pursuit of knowledge.

Providence, Rhode Island — Brown's home for more than two and a half centuries — is a vibrant place to live, work and study, a stimulating hub for innovation, and a city rich in cultural diversity. 

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