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POSITION OBJECTIVE 

The senior director serves as chief financial officer responsible for the oversight of a comprehensive management model for the schools and units reporting to the Office of the Provost. Responsibilities include the oversight and coordination of the annual operating budget, capital budget, quarterly forecast, multi-year plans and other projects, as assigned. The senior director will develop financial models and forecasts; analyze actual spending versus budget; and work with the various programs and schools to ensure that resources are allocated optimally, and budgetary goals are met. In cooperation with others, the senior director will support the academic and administrative leadership with timely financial information and analysis. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. In keeping with the university mission and core values, assure the effective stewardship of institutional resources through strong, ongoing financial planning which supports the attainment of the university mission. Develop financial models and forecasts, analyzing actual versus budgeted activity. Meet regularly with the deputy provost to report on budgetary issues, and resolution of problems in areas of responsibility. Participate in leadership meetings to remain apprised of issues within the division. (15%)
2. Responsible for and oversee the financial management of budgets reporting to the university Provost. Advise and work with the various units to assure that resources are allocated optimally, and budgetary goals are met, providing experienced oversight of these areas. Oversight also extends to grant-funded, cost-share, endowment, agency, and reserve funds connected to those divisions and departments reporting to the provost. (15%)
3. Develop, implement and responsible for the strategic short-term and long-term financial planning process for the portfolio of schools and units. Train unit heads and staff on the strategic financial planning process and hold them accountable for timeliness, accuracy, and monitoring of financial activity. (15%)
4. Oversee the creation, review, approval, reporting and administration of all grant/foundation proposals/projects, accompanying documentation and budgets to assure that they are in compliance with university guidelines. Administer the management center liaison relationship between departments and the Office of Research Administration, Grants Accounting, Corporate and Foundation Relations, the Controller's Office, and the university Budget Office in the resolution of grant related issues. (15%)
5. Responsible for the development of policies and procedures to assure compliance with institutional, local, and federal guidelines in relation to financial and grant related management. Consult and serve as contact with other university departments to assure appropriate monitoring and control of accounts. Represent department¿s interests on university committees. (15%)

6. Facilitate the development, review, and approval of all capital project requests on behalf of the  Vice President of Student Affairs. Participate in the financial planning necessary to implement development of new housing. Provide advice and feedback to the Chief Financial Officer and Office of Budget and Planning with the development and implementation of financial planning models (i.e. debt modeling, business plan implementation, and development activities) to address aspects of the student life experience. (10%)

    

NONESSENTIAL FUNCITONS

Authorize the processing of all financial paperwork routed for the approval of the provost, vice president for student affairs and the deputy provost, to include all contracts, budget, and grant documents. Assure the proper review and processing of all grants and contracts and consult with the university Office of the General Counsel, Procurement Services the Office of Research Administration, and the Control