Associate Provost Finance and Programs

Job Summary

The Associate Provost for Finance and Sponsored Programs has primary responsibility for fiscal matters and grant‑funded program operations of the Academic Affairs Division. Reporting directly to the Provost, this position serves as a key strategic partner in ensuring the sound stewardship of divisional resources, translating the institution's academic priorities into actionable financial and operational plans. The Associate Provost serves as the primary Academic Affairs liaison to Finance, Administration, and Institutional Advancement, and provides expert guidance to the Provost, Associate Provosts, deans, directors, and department chairs on matters bearing on resource allocation, budget development, and compliance.

• Lead the annual budget development and multi‑year financial planning processes for the Division of Academic Affairs, collaborating with unit heads to align resources with strategic priorities.
• Prepare and present fiscal management reports, analyses, dashboards, and data summaries.
• Advise on matters with fiscal implications, providing scenario modeling and options analysis to support informed decision‑making.
• Conduct revenue and cost forecasts and personnel‑related analyses to inform KPI development, execution, and unit accountability.
• Provide direction and facilitate training for the Division as needed on financial expenditure processes and procedures.
• Manage the academic Graduate Assistantship program and work with Academic Deans and key stakeholders to expand and enhance such opportunities.
• Provide operational leadership and oversight for the Office of Sponsored Programs in the management of grant and contract activities, including pre‑ and post‑award administration and research compliance.
• Partner with Post‑Award Grants Administration to ensure compliance, accurate reporting, and effective stewardship of sponsored funding.
• Serve as the Academic Affairs liaison to Institutional Advancement to oversee and support the enactment of gifts, grants, and contracts through the William Paterson University Foundation to appropriate units within the division.
• Coordinate with the Division of Finance and Administration to provide training and support to staff and faculty with budgetary responsibilities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned that are appropriate for the position.
• Supervise, develop, and evaluate staff within reporting offices.
• Lead university committees and councils appropriate to the duties described above.

• Progressive leadership experience in higher education administration.
• Familiarity with state and federal regulations governing public higher education finance and personnel.
• Demonstrated experience in financial planning and academic budgeting.

• Doctorate or other appropriate terminal degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience with sponsored programs administration (pre‑award, post‑award, and/or research compliance).
• Demonstrated experience developing KPIs and using data analytics to drive operational improvements.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and critical‑thinking skills, and high standards of professionalism.

Salary: $172,491 – $229,988 (NAL). The position may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health and dental insurance and retirement plans.

William Paterson University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race or ethnicity, sex/gender (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, civil union status, familial status, religion, national origin or citizenship, military service status, or any other category protected by law. William Paterson University does not discriminate on the basis of any category stated above or as prohibited by applicable law.

Individuals from historically underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.