Chief Administrative and Business Officer

Position Summary

Reporting to the Gale and Ira Drukier Dean of the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, the Chief Administrative and Business Officer serves as the senior administrative and financial management position that directs all facets and phases of strategic financial management, administrative management as well as risk mitigation.  While reporting to the Dean, the position is jointly accountable to the Chief Financial Officer of the University on matters related to financial and budgetary responsibility as well as risk management.

 

Responsibilities for this role include:- School-wide strategic initiatives that advance the school's mission and the University.- General and Administrative operations (i.e. facilities, IT, human resources, continuous process improvement)- Financial and budgetary management- Compliance and Risk ManagementStrategic Initiatives/General and Administrative Operations – Accountability to the DeanOversee planning, administrative policy formulation, and implementation of all operational aspects of the school’s financial strategic planning activities as well as business operations and management including but not limited to human resources, capital projects, facilities, information technology, quality assurance, and administrative services, liaising/partnering with appropriate functional units for subject matter expertise.   This individual will be a key stakeholder in the financial management of online programs as well as 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 appropriately support academic priorities.Finance & Budget Management/Compliance – Joint Accountability to the Chief Financial Officer (the chief financial officer is responsible for providing annual assessment of the incumbent’s performance relative to this area)Provide leadership in the management of financial and budgetary matters for the school including strategic planning, financial analysis and reporting, and financial stewardship.  Responsibilities include 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. This position will 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 & reporting, payroll, risk management, procurement, internal audit and other offices as needed.  Ensure appropriate risk management framework to protect the university’s assets. 

Qualifications

Required EducationBachelor's degree  Required Experience10+ 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. Demonstrated fiscal responsibility and comprehensive knowledge of accounting, financial reporting and analysis. Demonstrated experience with complex strategic planning and resource allocation.  Required Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesThorough working knowledge of finance, fund accounting, and financial reporting analysis.Demonstrated ability preparing budgets, forecasts, and financial plans; integrating multiple complex pieces of financial information to identify themes, trends, and issues. Expertise in a highly regulated organization.Demonstrate 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 cha