Executive Associate to the Vice President for Finance and Administration

Position Title Executive Associate to the Vice President for Finance and Administration Working Title Location Olympia EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. For more information regarding Evergreen’s non-discrimination policies or to report discrimination, please visit the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity webpage at www.evergreen.edu/equalopportunity or contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Officer at (360) 867-5371, Room 3102 Library Building, 2700 Evergreen Parkway NW, Olympia, WA 98505.

Union Represented No Overtime Eligible No Monthly FTE 1.0 Salary Step (minimum monthly amount) $8,665.00 Salary Step (maximum monthly amount) $9,285.00 Cyclic Position No Cyclic Details n/a Project Position No End Date n/a Special Note Position Purpose Nature and Scope Essential Functions

• Serve as a confidential resource and support for the VPFA, performing a broad range of high-level administrative duties and responsibilities.
• Work with an assigned portfolio of budget managers in the division that may be assigned to develop spending plans, decision packages, analyses, and reports.
• As a member of the college’s core budget staff, work collaboratively to develop and manage college-wide, all-funds, biennial budget plans and to develop long-range financial plans for the college that support the college’s strategic goals.
• Provide financial information, reports and analysis for department directors in the areas of costs, revenue forecasts, purchases, etc.
• Provide comprehensive support to department directors through efficient and effective alignment and coordination of resources and assets internal and external to the division. 
• Monitor and maintain the position control system for the division.
• Plan, coordinate, and conduct complex projects, including studies and research as assigned by the VPFA.
• Write comprehensive project report/summary for internal and/or external organizations.
• Review existing policies and create new policies as assigned.
• Represent the college before groups, such as Council of Presidents, Legislature, and internal and external constituency groups.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Additional Duties Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Advanced analytical, planning, and management skills and abilities. 
• General knowledge of state and administrative budget processes.  
• Knowledge, skill, and ability using budget and financial software applications, currently Banner and other computer programs, such as Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of public financial management principles and accountability standards.
• Project planning and management skills and abilities.
• Research and analysis skills and abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex policy and financial information to internal and external audiences in clear, concise, and logical terms. 
• Commitment to promoting inclusive excellence in the workplace.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to represent the college professionally and to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships internally and externally.
• Knowledge of relevant Washington state and federal laws, administrative codes, and personnel policies.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations, including students, faculty, staff, other campus units, unions, and external constituents. 
• Ability to work collaboratively to solve cross-cutting campus issues and problems.
• Ability to facilitate, lead, and be a member of campus work groups and search committees.

Minimum Qualifications

• Five years of progressively responsible senior-level administrative experience; education may substitute for up to four years of required experience.

Desired Qualif