The Associate Director must demonstrate the ability to operate in fast-paced, changing, and collaborative environment across the various units of the College and the University.

Reporting to the Associate Dean for Administration and Finance, the Associate Director of Finance and Operations will be a member of the Dean’s Office Shared Services group, supporting one or more units in the college. Initially, the Associate Director will serve in a senior management position assisting the director of the School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs in implementing strategic and programmatic decisions and overseeing the School’s Administrative Assistant. The role serves as the Policy School’s primary finance contact, with strategic planning, management, and advisory responsibilities in finance and budgeting, human resources, development initiatives, and budget-centered curriculum planning. Responsibilities include maintaining university standards and policies to help ensure optimal compliance and record-keeping.

• A Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s Degree preferred (MBA, Finance, Business, or other related major).
• The ideal candidate would have 7-10 years related and progressively responsible experience.
• Excellent analytical, planning, financial, and project management skills, with the ability to direct, manage, and collaborate with faculty and staff in the college; mentor, support, and develop staff; work with a diverse group within the school and across the University.
• Advantages will include the ability to adapt to a constantly changing environment, and extraordinary problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communications skills.