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Full-time
bachelor degree
Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Tuition Assistance, Retirement
Posted 32d ago
Apply by Aug 24
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Lead the financial, administrative, and operational functions of the Facilities Management Services Division to ensure responsible stewardship of university resources. Provide strategic direction on budget planning, capital projects, and organizational design while serving as a key advisor to the Vice President.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field with at least seven years of progressive finance and administrative management experience. Preference is given to candidates with experience in higher education, public-sector administration, and managing large capital budgets.
Full job description
Senior Director, Finance & Administration
Georgia State University
Are you passionate about leading financial strategy, operational excellence, and administrative functions that drive organizational success? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
We hire great people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a stronger team.
Our mission is ensure responsible stewardship of university resources while supporting the division's strategic priorities through sound financial planning, operational efficiency, and exceptional service delivery.
The Facilities Management Services Division seeks to hire a Senior Director, Finance & Administration who will serve as a key member of the leadership team, providing strategic direction and oversight of financial, administrative, and operational functions in support of Georgia State University's mission.
This position reports to the Vice President, Facilities & Building Services and serves as a trusted advisor on financial, operational, and organizational matters.
WHAT MAKES GSU A GREAT PLACE?
Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
Professional development opportunity and mentorship.
A rapidly growing center within an academic setting.
WHAT WILL YOU DO:
The Senior Director, Finance & Administration will provide strategic leadership for the division's financial, administrative, operational, customer service, technology, and project management functions. This role ensures effective stewardship of resources, alignment with institutional priorities, and delivery of high-quality services across the division.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Strategic Leadership and Financial Management: Lead the development and execution of divisional financial strategy aligned with institutional goals and priorities. Direct all budget planning, forecasting, and financial reporting activities, including operating and capital budgets. Evaluate financial trends, assess resource needs, and develop recommendations to support strategic initiatives and decision-making.
Budgeting, Forecasting, and Financial Analysis: Oversee the preparation, monitoring, and adjustment of budgets and financial plans. Provide detailed financial analyses, projections, and reports to senior leadership. Establish and maintain systems to track funding utilization, financial performance, and compliance with university policies and budgetary requirements.
Administrative and Operational Oversight: Provide leadership and direction for administrative, operational, and service delivery functions across the division. Establish performance standards, service metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and customer satisfaction. Monitor performance indicators and implement strategies to improve operational outcomes. Collaborate with the Human Resources Business Partner to support workforce planning, organizational design, staffing strategies, and position management. Review and approve staffing plans and resource allocations to ensure alignment with operational needs and budget constraints. Promote employee engagement, leadership development, and succession planning initiatives.
Project and Contract Oversight: Direct financial and administrative oversight for capital projects, construction contracts, consulting agreements, and special initiatives. Establish governance frameworks and monitoring processes to ensure projects are delivered within approved budgets, timelines, and funding structures. Ensure appropriate stewardship of all funding supporting divisional initiatives.
Other duties: Ensure compliance with institutional policies, financial regulations, and internal control standards. Implement governance practices and risk management strategies to safeguard divisional resources and ensure accountability in all financial and operational activities. Serve as a key member of the division's executive leadership team. Represent the division on university committees, strategic initiatives, and institutional task forces. Act as a principle advisor to the Vice President and may act on their behalf as needed.
Minimum Hiring Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field and seven years of progressively responsible finance and administrative management experience, including supervisory experience; or a combination of education and related experience.
Preferred Hiring Qualifications:
Experience managing large operating and capital budgets.
Experience overseeing capital projects, construction contracts, and facilities-related operations.
Experience in higher education or public-sector administration.
Experience serving as a strategic advisor to executive leadership.
Experience leading administrative and operational functions across multiple departments.
Experience with workforce planning, organizational design, and resource management.
The home of international, faculty, academic, and teaching innovation at Georgia's largest university.
Industry
Higher Education
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Atlanta, Georgia
LinkedIn followers
2,843
Led by Provost Nicolle Parsons-Pollard, Ph.D., the Office of the Provost at Georgia State University is responsible for faculty affairs, academic affairs, international initiatives, institutional effectiveness, online programs, program assessment, institutional entrepreneurship, and the ombudsperson, in addition to oversight for the university's degree-granting colleges, schools and institutes. More information about the role of a provost at Georgia State is available at https://provost.gsu.edu/meet-the-provost/what-is-a-provost/.
Offices: 100 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30303, US
The home of international, faculty, academic, and teaching innovation at Georgia's largest university.
Industry
Higher Education
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Atlanta, Georgia
LinkedIn followers
2,843
Led by Provost Nicolle Parsons-Pollard, Ph.D., the Office of the Provost at Georgia State University is responsible for faculty affairs, academic affairs, international initiatives, institutional effectiveness, online programs, program assessment, institutional entrepreneurship, and the ombudsperson, in addition to oversight for the university's degree-granting colleges, schools and institutes. More information about the role of a provost at Georgia State is available at https://provost.gsu.edu/meet-the-provost/what-is-a-provost/.
Offices: 100 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30303, US