This leadership role directs strategic financial management, administrative management, and risk mitigation for the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. Reporting to the Dean, the position also holds joint accountability to the University's Chief Financial Officer on financial and budgetary matters.
Responsibilities
Oversee planning, administrative policy formulation, and implementation of all operational aspects of the school’s financial strategic planning activities
Manage business operations including human resources, capital projects, facilities, information technology, quality assurance, and administrative services
Liaise and partner with appropriate functional units for subject matter expertise
Act as a key stakeholder in the financial management of online programs and in the growth of certificate and executive education programs
Represent the Dean in a decision-making capacity to the University's central administrative offices
Collaborate with the Dean, other senior academic and administrative leaders, and faculty to ensure administrative policies, procedures, systems, and resources support academic priorities
Provide leadership in the management of financial and budgetary matters for the school, including strategic planning, financial analysis and reporting, and financial stewardship
Manage general financial management, budgeting, and compliance to university and regulatory policies
Provide oversight of financial systems and guidance on related approvals and other financial matters
Monitor expense spending against plans to ensure planned resources are available to meet strategic objectives
Serve as the liaison to central university offices in the areas of budget, treasury, accounting and reporting, payroll, risk management, procurement, internal audit, and other offices as needed
Ensure appropriate risk management framework to protect the university’s assets
Requirements
Bachelor's degree
10+ years’ progressively responsible experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Demonstrated fiscal responsibility and comprehensive knowledge of accounting, financial reporting, and analysis
Demonstrated experience with complex strategic planning and resource allocation
Demonstrated experience in managing relationships and influencing outcomes
Demonstrated creativity and effectiveness in a complex organization
Demonstrated success in developing people and organizations
Strong cost management experience
Thorough working knowledge of finance, fund accounting, and financial reporting analysis
Demonstrated ability preparing budgets, forecasts, and financial plans
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Ability to integrate multiple complex pieces of financial information to identify themes, trends, and issues
Expertise in a highly regulated organization
Demonstrated ability to manage costs and achieve financial results in line with a committed budget
Well-developed managerial, decision-making, planning, organizational, problem-resolution, and leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to manage people on a day-to-day basis and inspire a high level of commitment and performance
High-level strategic planning skills
Visionary with ability to influence
Ability to generate a strategic vision and to influence people to achieve this vision
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to adapt communication style to address the needs of individuals at all levels throughout the University
Ability to negotiate skillfully with both internal and external constituents
Ability to anticipate changes in the business environment and proactively manage change
Strong computer skills including Excel
Solid understanding of internal control concepts and the implementation of internal control systems in a complex business environment
Nice to have:
Knowledge of or experience with NYU financial and management systems
Benefits
Additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items
About the Company
New York University aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040.
Founded in 1831, NYU is one of the world’s foremost research universities and is a member of the selective Association of American Universities.
