Executive Director for Finance

Executive Director for Finance

Location: Pullman, WA

Time Type: Full time

Posted On: Posted 2 Days Ago

End Date to Apply: October 28, 2024 (28 days left to apply)

Job Requisition ID: R-12479

Online applications must be received before 12:00am on: October 28, 2024

Available Title(s): 1449-NN_ADMINPRO - Executive Director

Business Title: Executive Director for Finance

Employee Type: Admin. Professional

The Opportunity:

The Office of the Provost is seeking an experienced Executive Director to join the team. This senior position is pivotal in directing and overseeing fiscal management, human resources, and related administrative functions for various areas, programs, and units reporting to the Office of the Provost. As the Executive Director, you will provide leadership and direction, ensuring the effective planning, development, management, and administration of business functions. You will be responsible for directing and controlling programs to ensure accountability in resource allocation and program outcomes. Additionally, you will represent the Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President to both internal and external stakeholders, particularly in matters related to the financial management of academic programs.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and eight (8) years of progressively responsible relevant experience, which has included at least three (3) years of managerial experience. A Master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience. Education and experience can be tailored to fit the specific organizational entity/directorial assignment.
• Experience utilizing computer applications for budget and fiscal management.
• Knowledge and skillful use of software, including MS Office products (Word, Excel, and related products) and data and financial management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct complex financial analyses involving student and financial data.
• Interpersonal skills and professionalism commensurate with representing the Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President in a variety of settings within the university.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, coordinate, supervise, and review the work of others.
• Ability to work effectively with persons of varying levels of responsibility and experience.
• Ability to prepare and supervise the preparation of reports and analyses that summarize complex financial concepts in ways that are transparent and understandable to various audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Significant experience in analyzing, interpreting, and applying regulations, policies, and procedures in areas related to fiscal management and operations in a comparable, complex organization.
• Progressively responsible experience in fiscal/business management in an institution of higher learning or similar institution.
• Experience in budget, finance, and data management and analysis within a university-level vice presidential or an academic college.
• Experience in the administrative operations of a land-grant university. Experience in major and minor capital planning.
• Area Finance Officer experience within Washington State University.

Additional Information:

Area/College: Office of the Provost

Department Name: Office of the Provost

City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99164

Department Link: Office of the Provost

Monthly Salary: $15,000 - $16,250 | In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.

Overtime Eligibility: This position is not eligible for overtime.

FTE: 100%

This is a permanent position.

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need.

Application Instructions: All applicants must upload a cover letter and resume/cv to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible.

• External candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section of your application.
• Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Professional References

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