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Executive Director of Finance and Business Operations (ECP)

POSITION DETAILS

As a key member of the executive management team, the Executive Director of Finance and Business Operations oversees one or more College functions to fulfill comprehensive program goals and contributes to overall College strategic objectives. He/she plans and implements a range of successful programs; and oversees staff' budget operations, and facilities.

This position reports to the Vice President for Finance, Human Resources & Business Development and provides financial planning and management and analytical support to the entire College. The Executive Director of Finance and Business will be responsible for managing the College's financial planning and business operations and developing policies and procedures related to financial and Business matters.

The Executive Director has the following responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Assistant Vice President on the College’s Financial Planning and Resource Allocation Office which manages the college's full time, adjunct, temporary services and other than personnel services (OTPS) funds.

• Along with the Assistant Vice President, participate in the preparation and development of the College's Financial Plan to allocate tax levy and nontax levy resources. Align planning and budget activities and processes to effectively and efficiently maintain and develop personnel, physical and financial resources for the College.

• Establish the College Policies regarding the development of the financial databases necessary to prepare the College Budgets and Financial Plans for Tax Levy, IFR, and Non tax levy entities.

• Oversee the Bursar's Office and the collection of tuition and fees.

• Oversee the Accounts Payable and Tuition Revenue Management Operations including oversight of all bill payment and vendor relation operations. Ensure compliance with the University's Cash Management and Financial policies.

• Monitor of revenues and expenditures from all funds to ensure compliance with NYS and CUNY policies.

• Manage the College's revenue operations including projecting revenues based on current and future enrollment trends, monitoring revenue collections as compared to university targets, m1d develop models for revenue estimates.

• Act as campus liaison to the University Budget Office.

• Work with the Assistant Vice President to develop "all funds" budgets for the various schools within the College.

• Represent the Assistant Vice President for Budget and Finance on various committees and task forces.

• Oversee and report on and manage stimulus funds.

• Provide strategic oversight of the three stimulus fund buckets CARES /CRRSAA/ARA, each requiring quarterly claims to central office.

• Prepare and submit Annual Federal Reporting.

• Serve as Liaison for capital projects ensuring compliance with all requirements.

• Manage business development and contracts.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position is in CUNY's Executive Compensation Plan. All executive positions require a minimum of a bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with City University of New York, New York State, or New York City Financial systems or business operations

• Experience in higher education budget and business operations

• Experience with Oracle PeopleSoft ERP systems

CUNY TITLE

Associate Administrator

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary commensurate with education and experience. ($175,000 – $180,000)

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY Portal on City University of New York job website www.cuny.edu/employment or https://cuny.jobs/ and following the CUNYfirst Job System Instructions. To search for this vacancy, click on Search Job Listings, select More Options To Search For CUNY Jobs and enter the Job Opening ID number.

Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the application instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should follow the instructions to set up an account.

Please have your documents available to attach into the application before you begin. Please note that the required material must be uploaded as ONE document under CV/ Resume (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.). The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format- and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters – also DO NOT USE SYMBOLS (such as accents (é, è, (â, î or ô), ñ, ü, ï, –, _ or ç)).

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please include:

• Cover Letter or Statement of scholarly interests

• Curriculum Vitae/ Resume

• Names and contact information of 3 references

Upload all documents as ONE single file-- PDF format preferred.

CLOSING DATE

The committee will begin reviewing complete applications on Oct. 14, 2024. The search will remain open, and screening and review of applications will be ongoing-- until the position is filled. Applications submitted after the deadline will only be considered if the position(s) remain open after initial round.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

29070

Location

Hunter College