Associate Dir, Finance & Admin
About The Position
Temple University's College of Education is seeking an Associate Director of Finance and Administration for the Institute on Disabilities. The Institute is a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service (UCEDD), funded by the Administration for Community Living, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It is also home to TechOWL, Pennsylvania’s State Assistive Technology Act Program. Reporting to the Director of Finance and Research Administration for the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), the Associate Director leads the Institute’s financial operations and supports the College’s Research Administration unit as needed. The role provides expertise and timely, accurate support to principal investigators, sponsors, and Temple University administrators concerning grant and contract proposals. The Associate Director manages complex pre- and post-award work, budgets, financial reporting, ledgers, accounts receivable, revenue distribution, operating expenses, financial systems and procedures. The position also collaborates with CEHD administrative staff and the College’s sponsored project administration team, liaises with University and external constituents, and promotes the Institute at the College, University, State, and national levels. Additional duties include personnel management, assisting the Executive Director and senior staff with grant-related activities, representing the Institute in the Executive Director’s absence, and serving on the Institute’s senior management team. The position requires PA Child Abuse, PA State Police criminal background, and FBI fingerprint criminal background clearances.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least 6 years of directly related experience, including senior- or managerial-level work in grant management.
- Demonstrated analytical skills.
- Ability to work with large financial data sets.
- Proficiency with spreadsheet and database software programs.
- Proficiency with MS Office.
- Management skills, including planning, negotiation, supervisory, and communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to interact with diverse constituent groups.
- Required clearances: PA Child Abuse Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Background Check, and FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in finance or a related field.
- Fiscal experience in an academic environment or institute of higher education.
- Knowledge of government and non-government funding agencies’ policies and procedures and Uniform Guidance.
- Experience in the field of disability or education.
- Knowledge of ERA and other financial systems.
- Prior experience working with funding institutions, including foundation, state, and federal funders.
Responsibilities
- Lead all aspects of the financial operations of the Institute on Disabilities and support the CEHD Research Administration unit as needed.
- Provide guidance and timely, accurate support to principal investigators regarding grant and contract proposals.
- Work with sponsors and Temple University administrators on grant and contract proposal submissions.
- Manage pre- and post-award grants and contracts.
- Supervise and participate in preparing budgets, financial statements, and reports.
- Direct maintenance of general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts receivable, revenue distribution, and operating expenses.
- Establish system controls for new financial systems and develop procedures to improve existing systems.
- Collaborate with CEHD administrative staff and participate on the College's sponsored project administration team.
- Liaise with constituent groups within and outside the University.
- Promote the Institute on Disabilities at the College, University, State, and national levels.
- Manage personnel.
- Assist the Executive Director and other senior staff with grant-related activities.
- Represent the Institute in the absence of the Executive Director.
- Serve as a member of the Institute on Disabilities senior management team.
Benefits
- Hybrid work schedule
- Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off
- 11 paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and winter break
- Tuition remission for eligible employees and their dependents
- Generous retirement plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
