Description

Summary

Serves as a senior administrator for the School of Social Work, functioning as both Chief of Staff and senior financial administrator. This position provides executive-level leadership in strategic planning, financial management, and operational oversight while serving as a crucial liaison between the Dean's office and various stakeholders. Supervises finance, operations and administrative support team.

Working closely with the Dean, plays a pivotal role in advancing the school's mission through strategic leadership, operational excellence, and financial stewardship. This position is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive strategies that support the school's academic mission, managing the school's budget and ensuring effective administrative operations. The role requires a strong commitment to fostering a collaborative environment, promoting operational efficiency, and maintaining strong relationships with university stakeholders.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven leadership and management experience with resource allocation and leading personnel
• Creative and broad thinker and collaborator, plus ability to develop a short- and long-term vision and communications, including a detailed work plan
• Excellent negotiations, organizational skills and ability to prioritize assignments, address multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet established deadlines.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively and diplomatically with colleagues.
• Commitment to advancing the school's goals of diversity and inclusion.
• Excellent group presentation, oral, and written communication skills.
• Spreadsheet and database software proficiency.
• Familiarity with the University's suite of enterprise software that support academic, administrative, and financial management.
• Ability to work with a matrix organizational reporting structure
• 1Strong strategic planning and execution abilities
• Advanced knowledge of financial management and budgeting principles
• Excellent leadership and staff development skills
• Superior communication and presentation abilities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to manage complex projects and initiatives
• Knowledge of higher education administration
• Expertise in process improvement and organizational development
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse constituencies
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Demonstrated change management experience
• Proficiency in financial and operational software system

Required Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, operations, or related field
• Five (5) years of supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a university or higher education setting.
• Master's degree in business or finance.
• Experience managing other professionals
• Appreciation for issues of space management and facilities.
• Five years of leadership and/or management in business management within private or public organizations.