Director - Student Affairs - Financial Administration

UMass Lowell•Lowell, MA

About The Position

Reporting to the Executive Director, Academic and Student Affairs Budget, working independently and in close coordination with the Dean of Student Affairs and Wellness, Dean of Student Affairs and Experiential Learning and Dean of Equity and Inclusion, this individual will oversee and be responsible for approximately $75 million annually. Management of these funds includes long-range planning and projections for all auxiliary businesses including housing, campus dining, and the multimillion-dollar residential and dining capital funds, as well as oversight of procurement, financial, and administrative services of all departments within the three divisions listed above. This individual will also provide financial administrative support for academic affairs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Management, or a similar field.
A minimum of 7-10 years of professional experience in accounting, budgetary control, long-range planning, billing, collection, payable and receivables, or similar field.
Proven knowledge and ability to use Peoplesoft, Excel, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Minimum of 5 years of experience with state purchasing, RFPs, contract services, and residential leasing.

Nice To Haves

Master of Business Administration or similar degree.
Ability to work effectively with professional, clerical, maintenance, student, and contracted personnel.
Ability to work independently.
Knowledge and ability to utilize University technical systems and PC programs to monitor and administer budgetary responsibilities.
Ability to plan, organize, and complete assigned responsibilities in an efficient and thorough manner.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Familiarity with State purchasing, RFP, and contract services.

Responsibilities

Oversee and be responsible for approximately $75 million annually.
Manage long-range planning and projections for all auxiliary businesses including housing, campus dining, and the multimillion-dollar residential and dining capital funds.
Provide oversight of procurement, financial, and administrative services of all departments within the three divisions (Student Affairs and Wellness, Student Affairs and Experiential Learning, and Equity and Inclusion).
Provide financial administrative support for academic affairs.
Prepare reports and maintain accurate records of all budget-related materials.
Manage and audit budgets.
Handle billing, receivables, and payables.