Director of Finance and Administration, WCHP and the Associate Provost for Interprofessional Education Office

University of New England • Portland, ME

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About The Position

The Director of Finance and Administration serves as the lead operations administrator for the Westbrook College of Health Professions (WCHP) and the Office of the Associate Provost for Interprofessional Education, on behalf of the Dean/Associate Provost. This position combines financial acumen, operational leadership, human resources coordination, and planning expertise to support and advance the mission and goals of the College and the interprofessional operations of the University. The Director is responsible for managing the financial operations of all academic departments, programs, and offices within WCHP and the units reporting to the Associate Provost for Interprofessional Education, including the Interprofessional Simulation and Innovation Center (ISIC), the Center to Advance Interprofessional Education and Practice (CAIEP), and the Office of Service Learning for the Portland Campus for the Health Sciences. The Director will provide oversight of budget preparation and execution, compliance monitoring, and strategic resource allocation. The Director also serves as one of the Dean/Associate Provosts' primary liaisons to University leadership, central administration, and external partners, ensuring alignment of WCHP priorities with institutional objectives. About the University of New England UNE is Maine's largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings. In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to positively impact a world full of challenges. We are the state's top provider of health professionals and home to Maine's only medical and dental colleges, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care programs, and nationally recognized programs in the marine sciences, the natural and social sciences, business, the humanities, and the arts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5-10 years of progressively responsible experience in higher education, health care, or non-profit administration, with demonstrated expertise in financial management, human resources, and operations.
• Proven leadership skills, including strategic planning, staff development, and change management.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, balancing complex and competing priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in financial systems, budgeting software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and supporting a diverse community of faculty, staff, and students.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree (MBA, MHA, or related field) or CPA designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, preparation, and execution of all WCHP and interprofessional budgets, including operating, capital, and special accounts.
• Provide input to the Finance and Administration on institutional budget development and implementation.
• Provide oversight and compliance for all salary contracts, faculty/staff personnel budgets, and compensation planning.
• Offer budgetary training, guidance, and oversight to all WCHP departments, programs, and interprofessional units.
• Maintain signature authority and accountability for all WCHP and interprofessional unit accounts and financial transactions.
• Supply high-level support for the college and interprofessional units grants portfolio.
• Provide leadership for all administrative operations across WCHP and the interprofessional units.
• Act as WCHP and the interprofessional unit's HR Initiator to initiate and coordinate faculty and staff personnel matters, including recruitment, evaluations, promotions, and contracts.
• Ensure compliance with University policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures to effectively administer the College.
• Supervise and develop administrative staff, ensuring a high-performing and inclusive work environment.
• Serve as a member of the WCHP Dean/Associate Provost's Leadership Teams, contributing to the development and implementation of mission-based strategies for resource allocation and program growth.
• Align financial, human, and administrative resources with the College's strategic priorities and the Universities interprofessional strategic priorities.
• Lead organizational assessments, process improvements, and change management initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
• Support faculty and staff development in alignment with College and University goals.
• Serve as the Dean's/Associate Provost's liaison to central administration, including Finance and Administration, Human Resources, and other UNE colleges.
• Represent WCHP and the interprofessional units in cross-college collaborations, task forces, and University committees as assigned.
• Maintain effective external relationships with vendors, accreditors, and professional organizations as appropriate.
• Commit to fostering a welcoming and inclusive culture across the College.
• Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned by the Dean.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Multiple health and dental plan options, plus vision coverage.
• Up to 8% retirement plan match.
• Generous leave time, including vacation, sick, and personal time, and 12+ holidays per year.
• Educational benefits:
• UNE tuition waiver for employees, spouses, and domestic partners.
• UNE tuition waiver for dependents of employees with 1 year of full-time service.
• 50% tuition reduction if less than 1 year of full-time service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees