San Diego State University is seeking a Finance and Administration Manager to support the College of Arts and Letters, the largest of SDSU's seven colleges! This hybrid role in San Diego, CA, offers the unique opportunity to oversee critical fiscal and administrative operations, including budget development, staff resource allocation, and strategic planning in a dynamic, interdisciplinary academic environment. Utilize your robust financial expertise to navigate intricate decisions affecting budgets, human resources, and strategic planning.
Apply today for the chance to contribute to a mission-driven culture that values collaboration and innovation!
Applications for this position must be submitted through the search firm, Another Source. Click here to apply. Position Information - Full-time, at-will role, offering comprehensive benefits.
- Position is designated exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation.
- This position is approved for partial telecommuting with onsite work in San Diego.
About the role: The Finance and Administration Manager reports to the Dean with a dotted line relationship to the Provost Office and has the following responsibilities:
- Develop and manage the college’s instructional faculty budget.
- Develop and supervise the management of all other budgets including non-instructional funds, supplies and services, Foundation funds, equipment funds, and other miscellaneous allocations.
- Allocate staff resources to departments, provide human resource management, and supervise the staff evaluation process.
- Oversee college operations in a Shared Services environment.
- Analyze and recommend on a variety of special assignments as required by the Dean and Office of the Provost.
How you can expect to spend your time: - 20%- Strategic Planning and Shared Services Implementation
- 10%- Facilities and Equipment
Department Summary The College of Arts and Letters has 18 academic departments, 12 interdisciplinary programs, 24 centers, and one joint doctoral program. With over 475 permanent faculty and associated lecturers, the College is the largest of the seven colleges at San Diego State University and is responsible for 36% of the instruction at the University. There are approximately 50 administrative support and student services employees in the college. The Dean's Office is responsible for the implementation and continued support of the instructional, research, and development processes in the college.
The College of Arts and Letters works to create, document, disseminate, and question knowledge about human experience and thought. It is defined by a deep commitment to rigorous intellectual debate in a diverse academic community and to the value of interdisciplinary and cross-cultural approaches to major issues and ideas.
Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with major work in accounting, finance, business, or public administration.
- 5-7 years of experience in the content and expertise areas related to this position.
- Experience with fiscal management and budget preparation, analysis and projections.
- Supervisory or lead experience/experience in management of personnel with transactional responsibilities.
- Ability to make independent decisions and exercise sound judgment.
- Ability to train others on new skills and procedures and provide lead work direction.
- Knowledge of basic methods and procedures for research and statistical analysis and the ability to apply them.
- Ability to analyze data and make accurate projections using business mathematics and basic statistical techniques.
- Ability to organize and plan work and projects including handling multiple priorities.
- Ability to compile, write, and present reports related to program or administrative specialty.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within and outside the work group and serve as a liaison for the organizational unit.
- Ability to take initiative and independently plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work in various situations where numerous and diverse demands are involved.
- Skill in the research, development and evaluation of policies and programs, including skill in the collection, evaluation, and interpretation of data to develop sound conclusions and make appropriate recommendations.
- Faculty budget including ATF experience.
Compensation and Benefits At San Diego State University, we value our team members and offer a competitive salary that reflects your qualifications and experience. And there’s so much more! Our exceptional benefits package is designed to support your well-being and work-life balance:
- Generous Leave Benefits: Enjoy 15 paid holidays, 24 vacation days, and 12 sick days per year.
- Retirement Security: Benefit from a CalPERS defined benefit pension plan, with reciprocity with the UC Retirement Plan, plus retiree healthcare benefits.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access a variety of health, dental, and vision plans at no or low cost to you.
- Educational Opportunities: Take advantage of the California State University system fee reduction program for yourself or a qualified dependent.
- Voluntary Benefits: Opt into additional benefits like Auto & Home Insurance, Life and Disability Insurances, a Legal Plan, Pet Insurance, and the ScholarShare 529 Plan for college savings.
Anticipated hiring salary range: $97,000-$100,000 annually.
Diversity and Community at SDSU At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community.
Through our commitment to equity and inclusion, we encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. For more information, click here .
Principles of Community
At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university.
SDSU’s Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another.
Supplemental Information Applications for this position must be submitted through the search firm, Another Source. Click here to apply. The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here .
SDSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified candidates for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Rachael Stalmann at rstalmann@sdsu.edu.
Advertised: Sep 18 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Oct 16 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
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