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Stanford University · 3 days ago

Director of Finance and Administration

Stanford, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$160K/yr - $199K/yr

5+ years exp

Stanford University is a leading institution dedicated to undergraduate education. The Director of Finance and Administration will provide overall management oversight and direction for the operations, administration, and finances within the Stanford Introductory Studies unit, focusing on strategic planning and support for curricular innovation.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Oversee finances across all sources for the annual budget cycle, including developing, monitoring, analyzing, forecasting, and regular reporting of a complex budget, with systems of financial controls that meet Stanford and VPUE standards

Lead day-to-day SIS administrative functions, including overseeing business team operations, developing approaches to administrative infrastructure, and directly supervising staff

Manage administrative and financial staff, including hiring, retention, career coaching, professional development, and performance management of three direct reports

Oversee HR and Academic Affairs functions, including interpreting policies and ensuring compliance with university policies, particularly as it relates to Faculty Affairs and undergraduate student compensation

Plan for future changes in SIS program needs, particularly as they relate to finances and administration, staffing and facilities, workplace safety and wellness, compliance with policies, and technologies

Represent SIS and collaborate with peers in meetings of directors of Finance and Administration from multiple units in VPUE, as well as liaise with directors of HR, Finance, and IT to guide SIS in interpreting and implementing policies, guidelines, and procedures

Represent SIS’s finance and administrative operations in other settings within VPUE and the university, including facilities, technology, finance, and HR

Qualification

Financial managementBudget planningAnalytical skillsLeadership skillsDatabase managementCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProactive communicationStaff managementProblem-solving skillsAttention to detailConflict resolution

Required

Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience in administrative and financial management, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Demonstrated financial expertise and experience in accounting, budget planning, and financial forecasting

Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills, including staff management, development, mentorship, and conflict resolution

Demonstrated ability to manage administrative, technical, financial, and operational needs of an organization with multiple teams, programs, services, and/or client profiles

Excellent planning and organizational skills

Excellent communication skills across modalities, interpersonally and in writing

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong expertise in business and management computer applications and databases

Ability to manage time to achieve multiple overlapping and distinct tasks while meeting short- and long-term deadlines

Attention to detail and accuracy

Proactive approach to communication and to continuous improvement of individual and unit processes and products