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Executive Director Finance & Administration - School of Law

Executive Director Finance & Administration - School of Law

Washington University in St. LouisSaint Louis, MO, US
20 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Law School Financial Steward

Directs the planning, development and execution of finance, administration and facilities for the law school within a broad and evolving portfolio of academic and complex duties. Serves as a strategic administrative partner to the law school leadership. Directs and manages the business affairs of the law school as well as oversee the Anheuser-Busch Hall and other campus facilities. Directs the Law School's information technology team supporting faculty, students and staff. Identifies short- and long-term goals including workforce planning and oversees the allocation of resources to meet priorities and budget. Utilizes latitude and authority to influence decisions on a wide panorama of areas in units / departments including law school HR and payroll. Exhibits command and responsibility for problem resolutions and decision-making.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities :

  • Provides comprehensive financial information, analysis and advice to optimize use of the law school's financial resources and capital projects in support of the needs for the Dean, university leaders and other deans in the law school.
  • Leads the law school-wide accounting, budgeting / planning and financial monitoring and compliance with regulations and procedures. Develops and monitors the school's operating budget and use of restricted funds; annual tuition rates and scholarship / remission policy; financial projections of the school's operating budget and reserves.
  • Performs financial analysis to support decision making by the dean and other key administrators including, but not limited to, administration of law school salaries.
  • Represents the school in all financial discussion and negotiations with the university's central administration and other university units.
  • Approves financial documents, particularly those requiring dean's level approval.

Administration

  • Ensures the efficiency and effectiveness of administration including administrative and financial services within the law school. Ensures high quality delivery of administrative services by providers outside the law school.
  • Oversees effective utilization of law school payroll and human resources to attract, retain and hire a diverse and effective group of faculty and staff. Utilizes central HR teams for more in-depth HR service as needed including Employee Relations, Recruitment, Organizational Development, Compensation and HR Operations.
  • Implements and maintains strong internal controls to provide reasonable assurance of effective and appropriate resource use, accurate financial information and adherence to contractual obligations and agreements, policies, procedures and external regulatory requirements to protect the assets, resources, information and reputation of the law school and the university.
  • Facilities

  • Directs planning and vision for services and offers around the various facilities including the Anheuser-Busch Hall with 175,000 square feet of space that includes various classrooms, library facilities, student computer laboratories, study areas, faculty offices and conference facilities.
  • Directs the maintenance and construction activities for Law School buildings, monitoring and tracking of routine maintenance, custodial, Law School grounds, and other service requests by University Facilities Management and outside vendors. Leads the dedicated employees supporting this facility ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Technology

  • Directs the IT needs of the school and develops structure, services, processes and systems that are efficiently aligned to meet the goals and objectives of department / school and its students.
  • Ensures a high level of customer service is provided by these employees.
  • Establishes, formulates and implements financial, administrative, physical plant and facilities and support services policies and guidelines.
  • Performs other projects and duties as assigned.

    Working Conditions :

  • Job Location / Working Conditions : Normal Office Environment
  • Physical Effort : Typically sitting at desk or table, Repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement, Ability to travel around campuses
  • Equipment : Office equipment
  • Required Qualifications :

  • Education : Bachelor's degree or combination of education and / or experience may substitute for minimum education.
  • Certifications : No specific certification is required for this position.
  • Work Experience : Relevant Experience (7 Years)
  • Skills : Not Applicable
  • Driver's License : A driver's license is not required for this position.
  • Preferred Experience :

  • MBA, CPA, CMA or equivalent advanced degree or financial leadership experience.
  • Senior-level operational experience in a comparably complex setting.
  • Experience managing data and presenting it in a comprehensible form.
  • Exceptional strategic, operational, financial, and interpersonal capabilities.
  • Highest levels of integrity, honesty, and openness and ability to create strong and enduring collaborative relationships with key leaders across the University, the faculty and the staff.
  • Strong record of working effectively in a multicultural and diverse environment.
  • Well developed oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent negotiating, counseling, organizational and analytical skills.
  • Excellent planning, managerial and supervisory skills.
  • Well developed and demonstrated record of successful roles requiring financial analyst, financial management and presentation skills.
  • Ability to maintain fast pace and manage multiple, competing priorities; collaborative and transparent working style.
  • Ability to be genuinely dedicated to the law school and its purposes; comfortable with ambiguity and change; persistent problem solver; capable of representing the Dean and the law school in different contexts.
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Education : M.B.A. - Master of Business Administration
  • Certifications : Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
  • Work Experience : No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
  • Skills : Accounting, Administration Management, Analytical Work, Business Affairs, Collaboration, Confidentiality, Counseling, Data Management, Financial Acumen, Financial Reports, Group Presentations, High-Integrity, Interpersonal Communication, Multicultural Environments, Negotiation, Organizational Leadership, Problem Solving, Strategic Focus, Working in a Fast-Paced Environment
  • Grade : G18

    Salary Range : $129,800.00 - $228,400.00 / Annually

    The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

    For questions about the application process, please refer to the External Applicant FAQ.

    If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149.

    All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

    All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position.

    Personal Benefits :

  • Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
  • Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays / coinsurance.
  • Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
  • WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
  • Wellness Benefits :

  • Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
  • Family Benefits :

  • We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We've got you covered.
  • WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
  • For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit : https : / / hr.wustl.edu / benefits /

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