Director of Finance and Operations >>>
New Orleans, LA, United States
Works in partnership with the Vice President for Research (VPR), Associate Vice President for Research Administration, Assistant Vice President for Research, Unit Directors, and Institute Directors in the Office of Research to develop budgets, and oversee operations, facilities, finances, and human resources of all Office of Research units. Oversees and manages the Office of Research finances, compiling data for decision making. Serves as the business/financial officer for the Office of Research, providing oversight of financial aspects of research units, including, but not limited to, analyzing unit budgets, preparing overall Office of Research annual budget, ensuring adequate ledger/account reconciliation, preparing monthly financial reports and reviewing those reports with the VPR and others as appropriate. Manages Human Resource administrative actions, as well as facilities management and departmental operations and administration, including financial management by reviewing and approving reports and other submissions by unit directors and VPR Office staff of P-card/T&E card purchases, Concur entries, SciQuest transactions, and other university financial expenditure systems.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Proven ability with budget management and accountability • Knowledge of budgeting principles and practices • Excellent planning, organization, and implementation skills • Excellent communication (orally and in writing) and interpersonal skills • Working knowledge and proficient in the use of various software programs (including database management [e.g. Access] presentation packages [e.g. PowerPoint], spreadsheets [e.g. Excel] and advanced word processing [e.g. Word]) • Demonstrated ability to prioritize and competently manage a variety of activities with multiple deadlines • Motivation and willingness to take initiative and full responsibility for selected activities • Ability to work cooperatively/effectively with others of diverse personalities, education and cultural backgrounds
Required Education and/or Experience
• Bachelor's Degree and five years experience related to financial administration, to include preparation of budgets, costs projections, and tracking and analysis of expenditures OR • High School Diploma/equivalent and eleven years experience related to financial administration, to include preparation of budgets, costs projections, and tracking and analysis of expenditures
Preferred Qualifications
Compensation Information
This position is classified as "exempt, salaried" and is assigned to pay grade 28. Tulane offers a variety of options to enhance your health and well-being so thatyou may enjoy more out of life now and in the future. Learn more about Life at Tulane as well as our Benefits and Pay . See ourCandidate Resources to learn more about our hiring process and what to expect.
How to Apply
This position will close on the date it is filled
Please Note: Depending on your role and the department in which you work, you may be expected to adhere to COVID-19 requirements, such as vaccinations and booster shots.
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