UAS Arts & Sciences Manager of Finance and Administration
UAS Arts & Sciences Manager of Finance and Administration
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Job Description
The School of Arts and Sciences is seeking a competent and dynamic Manager of Finance and Administration to oversee and manage both financial and administrative/operational functions within the School which includes the academic departments of Humanities Natural Sciences Social Sciences and Business/Public Administration. This role requires expertise in fiscal management with a focus on directing planning and controlling a general fund budget of approximately $6.7 million and a restricted fund budget of around $1.2 million ensuring effective financial oversight budget adjustments and comprehensive financial reporting.
In addition to fiscal responsibility the Manager of Finance and Administration will closely collaborate with Arts & Sciences staff to fulfill a variety of administrative tasks including but not limited to operations travel course scheduling and human position demands strategic oversight of personnel matters and coordination with the HR department to ensure timely execution of all personnel actions. The successful candidate will also be responsible for developing and implementing strategic plans to enhance administrative operations ensuring compliance with university state and federal regulations and continuously improving processes for greater efficiency and productivity.
This position is part of a dynamic small Deans Office team within the UAS School of Arts & Sciences. Our programs take full advantage of the majesty of beautiful Southeast Alaska which includes the famed Inside Passagea majestic array of islands channels and fjords abutting coastal mountains icefields and glaciers. Our students have opportunities for field study and research in the Tongass National Forest in intertidal marine environments and on nearby icefields. Our Juneau Campus is located in Alaskas capital city which provides opportunities for student internships in Alaskas legislature.
The Manager of Finance and Administration will help to foster an environment where diversity equity inclusion and belonging are vital to present and future success. The Universitys excellence in teaching research and service is best realized by faculty students and staff who share a commitment to these values and advance the Universitys DEICS (diversity equity inclusion and cultural safety) mission. We encourage applicants tovisit our Strategic Plan websiteto learn more about the A&S focus on excellence access service and engagement.
This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic thinker with strong financial acumen and leadership skills to contribute to the success of the School of Arts and Sciences students faculty and staff.
We strongly encourage women minorities individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.
The successful candidate will encompass the below skills and abilities:
Fiscal financial or budget analysis skills that include knowledge/use of spreadsheet database and query development tools.
Advanced knowledge of accounting theory and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Familiarity with grants and restricted funds management.
Strong project management skills.
Strong customer service skills.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Experience with process improvement techniques and demonstrated effectiveness in managing in a culture of change and/or transition.
Ability to exercise good judgment in financial decision making and ability to seek direction.
Minimum Qualifications:
A Bachelors degree in business administration or a related field and five years of progressively responsible experience in fiscal/budget supervision business/educational management and administration employee supervision and/or team leadership; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree in business administration public administration or management related fields.
Previous experience in higher education.
Knowledge of UA fiscal rules and regulations.
Experience successfully working with people of diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds
Position Details:
This position is located on the Southeast Alaska campus in Juneau. This is a full-time non-exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary andfull employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options annual leave 12 paid holidays per year tuition waivers for employees and family members and affordable medical dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on theUA Staff Salary Schedule Grade 81 based on education and experience.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified.
*To be eligible for this position applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.
The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process please contact UA Human Resources by phone at .
UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.
Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.
If you have any questions regarding this position please contact Alison Staudinger Interim Dean of Arts and Sciences
All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.
*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report whichcontains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence domestic violence sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
