Financial and Operations Manager - School of Professional and Continuing Education

Working Title:

Financial and Operations Manager - School of Professional and Continuing Education

State Role

Title:

Financial Services Specialist II

Position Type:
Full-time Staff (Classified)

Position Status:
Full-Time

FLSA Status:
Exempt:
Not Eligible for Overtime

College/Division:
School of Professional & Continuing Education

Department: 100066 - Professional & Continuing Education

Pay Band: 5

Pay Rate:
Pay Range

Specify Range or Amount: 58,000 - 61,000

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 07/03/2026

About JMU:

At James Madison University (JMU), we're more than just a publicly funded institution - we're a vibrant, welcoming community located on a stunning campus where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth thrive. Our mission is to prepare students for a bright future, and we believe that starts with supporting the people who make it all possible: our employees.

Why Work at JMU?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional journey and personal wellbeing:

* Generous Leave:
Enjoy paid vacation, sick leave, parental leave, community service leave, and 19 paid holidays annually.

* Comprehensive Health Coverage:
Access high-quality health insurance options that fit your needs.

* Retirement Options:
Plan for your future with retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System.

* Employee Well-Being:
Our Balanced Dukes program promotes wellness and work-life integration through resources, events, and support.

* Tuition Waiver Program:
Advance your education with our tuition waiver program for undergraduate and graduate courses taken at JMU.

At JMU, we believe in Being the Change - and that starts with creating an environment where you can grow, contribute meaningfully, and feel supported every step of the way.

Discover what makes JMU a great place to work: bit.ly/JMUEmployment

General Information:

JMU's School of Professional and Continuing Education (SPCE) fosters learning across lifespans through transformative education and enrichment. SPCE offers a range of programs, including youth camps, adult degree completion, professional and workforce development, and lifelong learning, as well as partners with academic units across JMU to support a number of online or off-campus degree and certificate programs.

SPCE seeks a Finance and Operations Manager to provide strategic oversight and guidance on all of SPCE's fiscal processes, including budgeting, fiscal reporting, reconciliation, and forecasting. As a self-supporting unit, SPCE's financial operations are complex, dynamic, and multi-faceted, and we are seeking an experienced fiscal manager to advise and support SPCE leadership in financial and revenue generating activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Financial and Operations Manager

Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the School of Professional & Continuing Education's (SPCE) self-supporting financial and operational portfolio. This position serves as the school's chief financial and operations strategist, shaping long-term fiscal planning, resource allocation, and operational effectiveness in alignment with JMU's mission and SPCE's strategic plan. Responsibilities span personnel and non-personnel budgets for programs across multiple colleges and schools, Sponsored Programs, and a variety of public/private partnerships.

This role operates at an elevated strategic level focusing on long-range financial planning, cross-university partnerships, and enterprise-level operational strategy to ensure SPCE remains financially strong and operationally agile as it expands its impact across JMU, the Commonwealth, and beyond.

Strategic Budget Leadership and Financial Planning

Directs the development, implementation, and monitoring of multi-million-dollar operating and program budgets across SPCE and university partner colleges.

Designs sophisticated financial models and scenario-planning tools to guide strategic decision-making and enrollment planning.

Serves as a key member of the SPCE senior leadership team, delivering timely and actionable fiscal intelligence to inform immediate decisions and long-range strategies.

Partners closely with the SPCE's Dean and Associate Dean and partner Deans to evaluate program and partner budgets for sustainability and return on investment, ensuring alignment with JMU
¿ s strategic and financial objectives.

Ensures compliance with all state, federal, and university fiscal regulations while establishing and continuously improving internal controls and auditing processes.

Financial Management, Analysis, and Policy Development

Functions as SPCE's chief fiscal officer, coordinating and evaluating complex budgets across multiple funding streams and university partners.

Advises program directors and academic leaders on financially sound practices to support enrollment growth and long-term program viability.

Develops and communicates financial policies and procedures…