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Georgia State University · 1 day ago

Associate VP for Advancement, Finance & Operations

Atlanta Metro

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$200K/yr - $230K/yr

7+ years exp

Georgia State University is a national leader in student success, research, and cultural impact. The Associate Vice President for Advancement, Finance & Operations will oversee the finance and operations of the Development Division and the GSU Foundation, ensuring compliance with regulations and providing managerial leadership to various departments.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Responsible for the overall finance and operations of the Development Division and the GSU Foundation

Works in tandem with the Vice President of Development/GSU Foundation, President, other AVP's of development, other university and GSU Foundation leadership to plan land establish goals and objectives

Keeps current with changes in the industry as it applies to the fundraising, foundation and endowment administration to assure knowledge of the most current techniques and trends and the appropriate application of them

Provide in-depth analysis on budget, financial and operational matters

Provide long range financial planning forecasts for the Division and GSU Foundation, including new initiatives and ventures

Ensure the integrity of the financial and donor records data

Oversees internal and external financial, gift and survey reporting

Ensures financial audits, gift receipting, real estate, lax and other reporting is completed as required and is in compliance with federal and state regulations

Responsible for managerial leadership for the accounting (investments, real estate, financials and budgeting), gift and records management, and information systems departments

Meet regularly with the managers of each department Mentor employees

Acquire and maintain knowledge of GSU and GSU Foundation policies and procedures and assuring alignment with strategic direction and goals

Develop policies and provide guidance for implementation

Acquire and utilize managerial land interpersonal skills of negotiation, conflict resolution, active listening and team leadership

Foster open environment of dialogue with the department mangers that results in the identification, planning and implementation of department services that are efficient and with effective internal controls

Ensure there is cooperative interaction with other division and college and university units

Provide managerial leadership for and on behalf of the Division

Become knowledgeable of all aspects of the business and actively contribute ideas and opinions that further the interests of University Advancement

Act as a resource for the Division, colleges and units on administrative and financial matters, strategies, policies and procedures

Communicates and meets regularly with vice presidents, deans, assistant vice presidents, business and development officers

Provide managerial leadership for and on behalf of the GSU Foundation

Become knowledgeable of all aspects of the business and actively contribute ideas and opinions that further the interests of the GSU Foundation

Provides training and acts as a resource for board of trustees, committees, donors and volunteers on administrative and financial matters

Staffs the GSU Foundation Audit, Finance, Investment and Real Estate committees

Coordinate committee meetings

Provide relevant information and researched ideas to committee members

Ensure minutes are taken and distributed

Functions as the primary contact for internal and external financial and operational relationships, such as accounting and audit, investments, banking, real estate financing, gift and records management

Qualification

Financial managementBudget analysisReal estate financingAlumni data managementNon-profit experienceCPA/MBA certificationTeam leadershipConflict resolutionActive listeningNegotiation skills

Required

A bachelor's degree and seven years of experience, at least three years of which must have included supervisory/management responsibilities; or a combination of training and experience

Preferred

Experience in managing alumni data

Experience working with university-related or non-profit organizations

Experience with real estate and bond financing

CPA/MBA or similar license/certification is desirable

Benefits

Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.

Professional development opportunity and mentorship

Company

Georgia State University

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Georgia State is an urban public research university and national model for student success in Atlanta, the cultural and economic center of the Southeast.

Founded in 1913

Atlanta, GA, US

5001-10000 employees

http://www.gsu.edu

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