Senior Director- Division Business Operations (This position is in Administration & Finance

Job Duties

1. Directs overall strategic planning as well as the creation and implementation of annual budget. Reviews budget and personnel reports submitted by subordinates, and conducts analyses and projections.

2. Provides financial accountability and ensures compliance with state, university and external funding agencies. Provides direct oversight of the subdivisions’ business staff in charge of financial and personnel matters.

3. Serves as resource to dean, chairs and directors on strategic financial and administrative matters, as well as policies and program development. Writes policy statements, facilitates management decisions, and engages in long-range planning and analysis.

4. Leads major projects, which may include capital construction, building renovation, and the creation of new departments and programs.

5. Directs procurement operations, including contracts, purchasing and travel.

6. Oversees the administration of the subdivisions’ accounting records, including sponsored project accounts. Ensures compliance with applicable policies and procedures and supervises business audit reviews.

7. Oversees the administration of the human resource and payroll processes for the subdivisions, including position budget management, faculty affairs, and staff performance evaluation.

8. Interprets university policies and procedures and arranges for staff training as appropriate.

9. Serves as liaison with executives and administrative offices regarding fiscal and operational issues. Represents the subdivisions on committees and in other administrative contexts.

10. Performs other job-related duties as required.

Qualifications :

Education

Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed.

Experience

Requires a minimum of five (5) years of directly job-related experience.

Certification/Licensing

None.