Executive Director 103920

POSITION DETAILS

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Position Number: 103920
Classification Title: Executive Director
Working Title: Executive Director of Finance and Operations

Department: DSA VP Office
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $115,000 - $125,000
Pay Basis: Annually

Serves as the Division of Student Affairs’ senior financial and operational strategist. Provides oversight of all financial planning, forecasting, and resource allocation across all funding sources including E&G, A&S, auxiliary, foundation, and student fee funds. Leads divisional operational infrastructure including HR processes, purchasing, travel, and space coordination through direct supervision of finance and operations staff. Reporting directly to the Vice President, this position acts as a key advisor to the division’s executive leadership team on long-range financial strategy, risk management, and resource alignment with divisional priorities.

Masters degree in an appropriate area of specialization and six years of directly related professional experience; or a bachelors degree in an appropriate area of specialization and eight years of directly related professional experience.

Demonstrated experience with financial planning and analysis for the development of multi-year financial models, forecasts, and scenario planning.

Master’s degree in business administration, public administration, higher education administration, finance, accounting, information systems, or a related field.
Experience in higher education or another large complex organization.

Experience with higher education fund sources including Education & General (E&G), Activity & Service (A&S) fees, auxiliaries, foundation accounts, grants, or student fee operations.

Experience with financial forecasting, dashboard development, strategic planning, and operational assessment.
Experience overseeing operational support areas such as technology support services, HR operations, purchasing, compliance, or facilities/space coordination.
Experience leading organizational process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives.
Experience presenting financial and operational information to executive leadership.

• 35% - Strategic Financial Leadership & Forecasting Leads the development of multi-year financial models, forecasts, and scenario planning across all divisional fund sources, including E&G, A&S, auxiliaries, foundation, and student fee funds. Analyzes key trends such as enrollment, fee revenue, personnel costs, and auxiliary performance, translating findings into clear, decision-ready recommendations for senior leadership. Develops and maintains division-wide financial dashboards and performance indicators to support ongoing monitoring and strategic decision-making.
  
  Advises the Vice President and leadership team on resource allocation strategies, use of carry forward funds, and long-term financial sustainability. Identifies financial risks and opportunities across the division and recommends proactive strategies to address them.
  
  - (Essential)
• 20% - Divisional Budget Oversight & Fund Management Oversees the development, administration, and ongoing management of the division’s operating budget, exceeding $25 million. Ensures all financial activities comply with state regulations, university policies, and funding source requirements, including E&G, A&S fees, auxiliary funds, foundation accounts, and student health fees. Provides oversight of fee-funded operations to ensure alignment with statutory requirements and institutional expectations.
  
  Reviews and approves high-level budget actions, including reallocations, funding strategies, and significant financial commitments, ensuring appropriate stewardship and alignment with divisional priorities.
  
  - (Essential)
• 30% - Operational Oversight (HR, Purchasing, Travel, Space and Technology Support Services) Provides oversight of divisional operational functions through direct supervision of operations and support staff responsible for human resources, purchasing,…