Executive Director, IT Finance & Administration

Current Employees:

If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please  to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet .South Florida-Based | Leadership Role The University of Miami Information Technology & Systems Department has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Executive Director, IT Finance & Administration to work in Miami, Florida.

The Executive Director, IT Finance & Administration evaluates, administers, and directs all business and administrative matters including budget, operations, programs, and personnel administration for the assigned department. This position also provides financial analysis and strategic planning, as well as oversees the budgetary controls in partnership with various levels of management.

Core Responsibilities:

Directs, implements, coordinates, plans for and evaluates the business operations for the department/division, which may include statistical, performance and managerial reporting, decision and budget support, capital planning, and process improvement.

Develops and ensures adherence to department’s annual budget, in accordance with University guidelines and policies. Participates in financial analysis and planning including monitoring and reporting on monthly budget variances and opportunities to improve performance.

Advances strategic financial plan and makes recommendations to senior management on how to best execute the department’s plan.

Formulates department policies and guidelines to carry out the University and department mission.

Oversees the review, approval and reporting of all expenditures. Reviews and approves financial transactions.

Creates and manages support systems to assure availability of cost effective supplies, equipment, and management information.

Monitors contractual obligations and ensures consistency with departmental budget, goals, and programmatic initiatives.

Evaluates existing internal controls and approval processes, and makes recommendations on how to improve fiscal integrity and operational efficiency.

Implements department human resources actions, which may include hiring, terminations, salary etc.

Recruits, trains and prepares performance reports for staff.

Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures.

Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.

Department Specific Functions:

Technology powers everything from teaching and research to student success and institutional excellence. As the Executive Director, IT Finance & Administration, you will help shape how technology investments are planned, managed, and executed across the University of Miami's academic enterprise. This is more than a finance leadership role. It is an opportunity to serve as a trusted advisor to University and IT leaders, guiding strategic decisions, driving operational excellence, and ensuring resources are aligned with the University's mission and long-term goals.

If you enjoy connecting strategy with execution, building strong partnerships, leading high-performing teams, and turning complex financial data into meaningful business insights, we'd love to hear from  this role, you will:

Develop and execute financial and operational strategies that support the University's technology vision and align investments with academic, research, healthcare, and institutional priorities.

Serve as a strategic advisor to University and IT leadership, providing financial insights, forecasts, dashboards, and recommendations that support executive decision-making and…