City of Sedona
Sedona, AZ, USA
Range: SM-9
FLSA: Exempt
Date: July 23, 2019
DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
DEFINITION
Plan, direct, manage and oversee the activities and operations of the Finance Department including accounting, revenue administration, treasury management, financial planning and budgeting; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Manager.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general administrative direction from the Assistant City Manager.
Exercises direct supervision over professional, technical and clerical staff.
ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS -- Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential Functions :
Assume full management responsibility for all Finance Department services and activities including the maintenance of central accounting systems, pre-audit, posting of expenditures, accounting controls, fiscal and capital budget; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assess and monitor work load, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct the implementation of changes.
Represent the Finance Department to other City departments, elected officials and outside agencies; explain, justify and defend Finance Department programs, policies, and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive, significant and controversial issues.
Plan, direct and coordinate the Finance Department's work plan; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures.
Manage and participate in the development and administration of the Finance Department budget; direct the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; direct the preparation of and implement budgetary adjustments as necessary.
Select, train, motivate and evaluate Finance Department personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
Assist in coordinating annual budget process; prepare and distribute budget work papers to City staff; compile budget requests and verify accuracy and completeness of information.
Coordinate Finance Department activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations; provide staff assistance to the City Manager and City Council; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence; provide financial support and assistance to City departments.
Provide responsible staff assistance to the City Manager; prepare and present staff reports and other related correspondence.
Conduct a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; recommend modifications to payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate.
Participate on a variety of boards and commissions; attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the fields of finance, accounting, and auditing.
Review, evaluate and recommend improvements to the City's administrative and financial internal control systems and procedures; ensure audit compliance.
Prepare a variety of financial reports and statements on City financial affairs to administrative officials, City Council and the general public; prepare revenue, expenditure, debt, cost and other statements; prepare various financial reports and analyses requested by the City Manager and City Council.
Act as treasurer for the City; facilitate the receipt, deposit and investment of all City monies, together with record thereof under the direction of the City Manager.
Maintain all special assessment records.
Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
Ensure necessary training and other technical support for building an environment that encourages teams and continuous improvement.
Act as the City’s CFO for the purposes of certifying the accuracy of the annual expenditure limitation report and submitting the report to the Auditor General’s office.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Operational characteristics, services and activities of a comprehensive finance program.
Principles and methods of finance administration, particularly in the areas of accounting, budgeting, and auditing.
Principles and practices of labor relations and personnel administration.
Approved principles and standard practices of centralized, budgetary and accrual accounting, and treasury management.
Office practices, procedures, methods, and equipment.
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations including laws regulating the financial administration of City government.
Program analyses and revenue forecasting.
Organization and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies and operational needs.
Complex principles and practices of program development and administration.
Advanced principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.
Advanced governmental accounting principles and practices.
Sound principles and practices of financial auditing.
Financial research and report preparation methods and techniques.
Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
Government Accounting Standard Boards Statements.
Ability to :
Work in organized team efforts and assist in problem solving work related issues for continuous improvement in work efforts.
Encourage and facilitate environment for building team efforts and problem solving of work related issues by employees.
Ensure necessary training and other technical support for building an environment that encourages teams and continuous improvement.
Ability to work in organized team efforts and assist in problem solving work related issues for continuous improvement in work efforts.
Encourage and facilitate environment for building team efforts and problem solving of work related issues by employees.
Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of professional and technical personnel; delegate authority and responsibility.
Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff.
Provide administrative and professional leadership and direction for the Finance Department.
Identify and respond to community and City Council issues, concerns and needs.
Develop, implement and administer goals, objectives, and procedures for providing effective and efficient finance services.
Prepare and administer large and complex budgets.
Allocate limited resources in a cost effective manner.
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures and techniques.
Prepare clear, concise and accurate financial and administrative reports either orally or in writing.
Develop and install sound accounting and related financial systems and procedures.
Prepare and review complex financial statements, reports and analyses.
Interpret and apply federal, state and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including City and other government officials, community groups, the general public, and media representatives.
Maintain mental capacity, which allows the capability of making sound decisions and demonstrating intellectual capabilities.
Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties.
Maintain physical condition appropriate to completion of assigned duties and responsibilities.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience :
Four years of increasingly responsible experience in public accounting and financial work including at least three years of ministrative and supervisory responsibility.
Training :
Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, business administration or related field.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environmental Conditions :
Office environment utilizing computers.
Physical Conditions :
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting for prolonged periods of time and working closely with others; general manual dexterity.
Range: SM-9
FLSA: Exempt
Date: July 23, 2019
DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
DEFINITION
Plan, direct, manage and oversee the activities and operations of the Finance Department including accounting, revenue administration, treasury management, financial planning and budgeting; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Manager.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general administrative direction from the Assistant City Manager.
Exercises direct supervision over professional, technical and clerical staff.
ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS -- Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential Functions :
Assume full management responsibility for all Finance Department services and activities including the maintenance of central accounting systems, pre-audit, posting of expenditures, accounting controls, fiscal and capital budget; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assess and monitor work load, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct the implementation of changes.
Represent the Finance Department to other City departments, elected officials and outside agencies; explain, justify and defend Finance Department programs, policies, and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive, significant and controversial issues.
Plan, direct and coordinate the Finance Department's work plan; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures.
Manage and participate in the development and administration of the Finance Department budget; direct the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; direct the preparation of and implement budgetary adjustments as necessary.
Select, train, motivate and evaluate Finance Department personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
Assist in coordinating annual budget process; prepare and distribute budget work papers to City staff; compile budget requests and verify accuracy and completeness of information.
Coordinate Finance Department activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations; provide staff assistance to the City Manager and City Council; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence; provide financial support and assistance to City departments.
Provide responsible staff assistance to the City Manager; prepare and present staff reports and other related correspondence.
Conduct a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; recommend modifications to payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate.
Participate on a variety of boards and commissions; attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the fields of finance, accounting, and auditing.
Review, evaluate and recommend improvements to the City's administrative and financial internal control systems and procedures; ensure audit compliance.
Prepare a variety of financial reports and statements on City financial affairs to administrative officials, City Council and the general public; prepare revenue, expenditure, debt, cost and other statements; prepare various financial reports and analyses requested by the City Manager and City Council.
Act as treasurer for the City; facilitate the receipt, deposit and investment of all City monies, together with record thereof under the direction of the City Manager.
Maintain all special assessment records.
Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
Ensure necessary training and other technical support for building an environment that encourages teams and continuous improvement.
Act as the City’s CFO for the purposes of certifying the accuracy of the annual expenditure limitation report and submitting the report to the Auditor General’s office.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Operational characteristics, services and activities of a comprehensive finance program.
Principles and methods of finance administration, particularly in the areas of accounting, budgeting, and auditing.
Principles and practices of labor relations and personnel administration.
Approved principles and standard practices of centralized, budgetary and accrual accounting, and treasury management.
Office practices, procedures, methods, and equipment.
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations including laws regulating the financial administration of City government.
Program analyses and revenue forecasting.
Organization and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies and operational needs.
Complex principles and practices of program development and administration.
Advanced principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.
Advanced governmental accounting principles and practices.
Sound principles and practices of financial auditing.
Financial research and report preparation methods and techniques.
Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
Government Accounting Standard Boards Statements.
Ability to :
Work in organized team efforts and assist in problem solving work related issues for continuous improvement in work efforts.
Encourage and facilitate environment for building team efforts and problem solving of work related issues by employees.
Ensure necessary training and other technical support for building an environment that encourages teams and continuous improvement.
Ability to work in organized team efforts and assist in problem solving work related issues for continuous improvement in work efforts.
Encourage and facilitate environment for building team efforts and problem solving of work related issues by employees.
Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of professional and technical personnel; delegate authority and responsibility.
Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff.
Provide administrative and professional leadership and direction for the Finance Department.
Identify and respond to community and City Council issues, concerns and needs.
Develop, implement and administer goals, objectives, and procedures for providing effective and efficient finance services.
Prepare and administer large and complex budgets.
Allocate limited resources in a cost effective manner.
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures and techniques.
Prepare clear, concise and accurate financial and administrative reports either orally or in writing.
Develop and install sound accounting and related financial systems and procedures.
Prepare and review complex financial statements, reports and analyses.
Interpret and apply federal, state and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including City and other government officials, community groups, the general public, and media representatives.
Maintain mental capacity, which allows the capability of making sound decisions and demonstrating intellectual capabilities.
Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties.
Maintain physical condition appropriate to completion of assigned duties and responsibilities.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience :
Four years of increasingly responsible experience in public accounting and financial work including at least three years of ministrative and supervisory responsibility.
Training :
Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, business administration or related field.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environmental Conditions :
Office environment utilizing computers.
Physical Conditions :
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting for prolonged periods of time and working closely with others; general manual dexterity.
California State University (CSU) Northridge
18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330, USA
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Associated Students, California State University, Northridge, Inc. About Associated Students, California State University, Northridge, Inc. (AS): AS is the primary advocate for students at California State University, Northridge. AS provides excellent, meaningful programs and services designed to enhance and create a spirited learning-focused campus environment. AS is also the official seat of student governance for the campus. The Student Government division represents the student body, advocates its needs and defends its interests in dealings with faculty, staff, campus administrators, alumni, community, and government officials. AS is committed to providing the students of California State University, Northridge with high-quality, responsive and efficient services in pursuit of the AS mission. As an organization, AS believes its people, including student leaders and employees, are its most valuable resources and they prove why every day. The Associated Students is incorporated by the State of California as a public non-profit corporation per Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Organizationally, the Associated Students, Inc. (AS, Inc.) reports within and is a part of the Division of Student Affairs. About California State University, Northridge (CSUN): One of the largest universities in the country, California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is an urban, comprehensive university that delivers award winning undergraduate and graduate programs to nearly 40,000 students annually, and counts nearly 400,000 alumni who fuel the region's economy. Since its founding in 1958, CSUN has made a significant and long-term economic impact on California, generating nearly $1.9 billion in economic impact and more than 12,000 jobs each year. CSUN is a designated Minority-Serving and Hispanic-Serving Institution, nationally recognized for success in serving a diverse student body. The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities named CSUN an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University, the Wall Street Journal ranked CSUN third in third in the nation for the university's diverse learning environment, and CSUN is the seventh-ranked school and CollegeNet's 2021 Social Mobility Index. The Position of Executive Director: The Executive Director of Associated Students (AS) of California State University, Northridge, is the senior executive professional position for the organization. The Executive Director serves as the Secretary-Treasurer of the AS, Inc., and reports to the AS through the AS President with a dotted line reporting relationship to the university through the Vice President for Student Affairs. The position is responsible for providing comprehensive strategic vision and a wide range of duties in support of the administration of the corporate, programmatic, developmental, service, human resource, financial, and governmental affairs of AS for the benefit of the students and the University community of California State University, Northridge (CSUN). The position will also assure that the vision of AS is closely aligned with the CSUN strategic vision and core equity values of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion. In the area of student development, the Executive Director promotes continuity and excellence in student leadership and organizational success; designs and maintains processes and programs whereby organizational history; task and role definition; organizational, leadership and personal skills and knowledge bases, and student development are provided for student officers, other student volunteers and student employees. Informs and educates AS Officers and other student leadership groups of federal, state, local, CSU, and campus policies, regulations, policies, and procedures that govern AS matters. Through retreats, conferences, seminars, group advisement, and one-on-one exchange, provide learning opportunities for student staff and for student leadership. Provide information and perspective to student leadership concerning proposed and alternative policies; goals and operations; programs and services; fiscal matters, and other items or actions under consideration. Serve simultaneously as employee of and coach/mentor/teacher to corporate board members, officers and directors. The Executive Director provides vision, management strategy and leadership over the human resources of AS while executing the decisions of the Personnel Board related to the employee life cycle, employment policies and practices. Responsibilities include direct supervision of various AS employees, including the Executive Assistant, Controller, Human Resources Manager, IT Manager, Risk & Facilities Manager, Assistant Director of Programs & Communications and Director of Student Engagement & Services who, in turn, supervises four program departments with approximately 50 full time staff and 200 part time student and staff employees. The Executive Director directs the leadership of the Accounting Services office in executing the budgeting, reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, asset management, general ledger, cash management, investment, taxation, accounting and audit functions associated with that department, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The position also has overall responsibility for the fiscal operations and integrity of AS. The Executive Director oversees all AS facilities and tangible assets including assisting student and staff leadership in examination of need for future modification of existing facilities or creation of new facilities. In addition, the position oversees the use of leased spaces that house AS programs and services; the adoption and use of multiple software systems; and the organizations secure use of technology. The Executive Director has overall responsibility for interpreting and ensuring adherence to federal state and local laws and regulations and California State University and campus policies. This includes adherence to federal and state grant regulations; Corporation Code; California Education Code and Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations; Romero Open Meeting Act; federal and California corporate law; federal and California labor law; equal protection legislation; constitutional law, labor law, and generally accepted accounting principles. The Executive Director oversees processes to establish organization-wide and unit-specific long-term strategic planning for and assessment of goal and outcomes for all programs and services. Develops and assesses student learning goals and outcomes. In addition, the position oversees the design, implementation and maintenance of a process whereby student needs are matched with resources to provide consistent direction for the organization, given constantly changing student leadership. The Executive Director serves as a member of Student Affairs Management Council, Student Affairs Leadership Team, Student Life leadership team and works closely with the Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs and other CSUN cabinet offices to foster AS contributions to the mission of the campus. In addition, the Executive Director executes other tasks and responsibilities as outlined in the position description. Qualifications: Required: Master’s degree from an accredited institution in higher education, business or public administration or any of the disciplines related to program and service offerings of CSUN Associated Students. Those areas include event planning; recreation sports; early childhood education; campus ticketing; sustainability and recycling; information technology; accounting, risk management; marketing and human resources. Seven years of full-time progressively responsible leadership experience in a higher education or not-for-profit environment. Preferred: 10 or more years of full-time progressively responsible leadership experience in a higher education or not-for-profit environment. Professional experience within a university based auxiliary organization is strongly preferred. The successful candidate will have: Demonstrated leadership in shaping strategic vision and planning processes with a collegial, responsive, and creative approach. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and access. Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse higher education environment. Highly developed ability to develop successful partnerships with campus, system-wide and community-based stakeholders. Demonstrated leadership acumen, including effective communications across boundaries. Demonstrated ability to lead high functioning teams. Strong analytical skills. Highly developed skills in budgeting and financial forecasting. Highly developed strategic planning skill set. Exceptional communication, interpersonal and supervisory skills. Salary/Benefits: The salary range for the position is $146,328.00 - $219,502.40 annually. The hiring range for the position is $146,328.00 - $197,550.08 annually. AS offers an excellent fringe benefits program. General Information: The successful candidate accepting this position is required to pass a pre-employment screening that may include one or more of the following: background screening, LiveScan fingerprinting and employment reference check. Preferred Date of Appointment: As soon as possible. How to Apply: Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application at www.csun.edu/careers and must attach a cover letter that addresses the qualifications above and a current resume, including the names of three professional references. Review of applications will begin on February 1, 2024 and continues until the position is filled. Equal Employment Opportunity: AS is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at AS, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, military status, political affiliation, or other category protected by federal, state and local law. Advertised: Dec 28 2023 Pacific Standard Time Applications close: Closing Date/Time:
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Associated Students, California State University, Northridge, Inc. About Associated Students, California State University, Northridge, Inc. (AS): AS is the primary advocate for students at California State University, Northridge. AS provides excellent, meaningful programs and services designed to enhance and create a spirited learning-focused campus environment. AS is also the official seat of student governance for the campus. The Student Government division represents the student body, advocates its needs and defends its interests in dealings with faculty, staff, campus administrators, alumni, community, and government officials. AS is committed to providing the students of California State University, Northridge with high-quality, responsive and efficient services in pursuit of the AS mission. As an organization, AS believes its people, including student leaders and employees, are its most valuable resources and they prove why every day. The Associated Students is incorporated by the State of California as a public non-profit corporation per Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Organizationally, the Associated Students, Inc. (AS, Inc.) reports within and is a part of the Division of Student Affairs. About California State University, Northridge (CSUN): One of the largest universities in the country, California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is an urban, comprehensive university that delivers award winning undergraduate and graduate programs to nearly 40,000 students annually, and counts nearly 400,000 alumni who fuel the region's economy. Since its founding in 1958, CSUN has made a significant and long-term economic impact on California, generating nearly $1.9 billion in economic impact and more than 12,000 jobs each year. CSUN is a designated Minority-Serving and Hispanic-Serving Institution, nationally recognized for success in serving a diverse student body. The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities named CSUN an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University, the Wall Street Journal ranked CSUN third in third in the nation for the university's diverse learning environment, and CSUN is the seventh-ranked school and CollegeNet's 2021 Social Mobility Index. The Position of Executive Director: The Executive Director of Associated Students (AS) of California State University, Northridge, is the senior executive professional position for the organization. The Executive Director serves as the Secretary-Treasurer of the AS, Inc., and reports to the AS through the AS President with a dotted line reporting relationship to the university through the Vice President for Student Affairs. The position is responsible for providing comprehensive strategic vision and a wide range of duties in support of the administration of the corporate, programmatic, developmental, service, human resource, financial, and governmental affairs of AS for the benefit of the students and the University community of California State University, Northridge (CSUN). The position will also assure that the vision of AS is closely aligned with the CSUN strategic vision and core equity values of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion. In the area of student development, the Executive Director promotes continuity and excellence in student leadership and organizational success; designs and maintains processes and programs whereby organizational history; task and role definition; organizational, leadership and personal skills and knowledge bases, and student development are provided for student officers, other student volunteers and student employees. Informs and educates AS Officers and other student leadership groups of federal, state, local, CSU, and campus policies, regulations, policies, and procedures that govern AS matters. Through retreats, conferences, seminars, group advisement, and one-on-one exchange, provide learning opportunities for student staff and for student leadership. Provide information and perspective to student leadership concerning proposed and alternative policies; goals and operations; programs and services; fiscal matters, and other items or actions under consideration. Serve simultaneously as employee of and coach/mentor/teacher to corporate board members, officers and directors. The Executive Director provides vision, management strategy and leadership over the human resources of AS while executing the decisions of the Personnel Board related to the employee life cycle, employment policies and practices. Responsibilities include direct supervision of various AS employees, including the Executive Assistant, Controller, Human Resources Manager, IT Manager, Risk & Facilities Manager, Assistant Director of Programs & Communications and Director of Student Engagement & Services who, in turn, supervises four program departments with approximately 50 full time staff and 200 part time student and staff employees. The Executive Director directs the leadership of the Accounting Services office in executing the budgeting, reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, asset management, general ledger, cash management, investment, taxation, accounting and audit functions associated with that department, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The position also has overall responsibility for the fiscal operations and integrity of AS. The Executive Director oversees all AS facilities and tangible assets including assisting student and staff leadership in examination of need for future modification of existing facilities or creation of new facilities. In addition, the position oversees the use of leased spaces that house AS programs and services; the adoption and use of multiple software systems; and the organizations secure use of technology. The Executive Director has overall responsibility for interpreting and ensuring adherence to federal state and local laws and regulations and California State University and campus policies. This includes adherence to federal and state grant regulations; Corporation Code; California Education Code and Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations; Romero Open Meeting Act; federal and California corporate law; federal and California labor law; equal protection legislation; constitutional law, labor law, and generally accepted accounting principles. The Executive Director oversees processes to establish organization-wide and unit-specific long-term strategic planning for and assessment of goal and outcomes for all programs and services. Develops and assesses student learning goals and outcomes. In addition, the position oversees the design, implementation and maintenance of a process whereby student needs are matched with resources to provide consistent direction for the organization, given constantly changing student leadership. The Executive Director serves as a member of Student Affairs Management Council, Student Affairs Leadership Team, Student Life leadership team and works closely with the Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs and other CSUN cabinet offices to foster AS contributions to the mission of the campus. In addition, the Executive Director executes other tasks and responsibilities as outlined in the position description. Qualifications: Required: Master’s degree from an accredited institution in higher education, business or public administration or any of the disciplines related to program and service offerings of CSUN Associated Students. Those areas include event planning; recreation sports; early childhood education; campus ticketing; sustainability and recycling; information technology; accounting, risk management; marketing and human resources. Seven years of full-time progressively responsible leadership experience in a higher education or not-for-profit environment. Preferred: 10 or more years of full-time progressively responsible leadership experience in a higher education or not-for-profit environment. Professional experience within a university based auxiliary organization is strongly preferred. The successful candidate will have: Demonstrated leadership in shaping strategic vision and planning processes with a collegial, responsive, and creative approach. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and access. Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse higher education environment. Highly developed ability to develop successful partnerships with campus, system-wide and community-based stakeholders. Demonstrated leadership acumen, including effective communications across boundaries. Demonstrated ability to lead high functioning teams. Strong analytical skills. Highly developed skills in budgeting and financial forecasting. Highly developed strategic planning skill set. Exceptional communication, interpersonal and supervisory skills. Salary/Benefits: The salary range for the position is $146,328.00 - $219,502.40 annually. The hiring range for the position is $146,328.00 - $197,550.08 annually. AS offers an excellent fringe benefits program. General Information: The successful candidate accepting this position is required to pass a pre-employment screening that may include one or more of the following: background screening, LiveScan fingerprinting and employment reference check. Preferred Date of Appointment: As soon as possible. How to Apply: Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application at www.csun.edu/careers and must attach a cover letter that addresses the qualifications above and a current resume, including the names of three professional references. Review of applications will begin on February 1, 2024 and continues until the position is filled. Equal Employment Opportunity: AS is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at AS, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, military status, political affiliation, or other category protected by federal, state and local law. Advertised: Dec 28 2023 Pacific Standard Time Applications close: Closing Date/Time: