Executive Director of Operations and Finance

Arizona State University•Tempe, AZ

About The Position

The Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts is seeking an Executive Director of Operations & Finance who, under the general direction of the Dean of the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, plans, organizes and directs the administrative functions to ensure operational effectiveness and efficiency through consistent application of necessary operational controls, procedures, and personnel to achieve financial and operational objectives. Supervises personnel in finance, human resources, information technology, and facilities. Develops relationships across the university in support of strategic needs across all four locations where the Institute operates.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and eleven (11) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field including seven (7) years managerial experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an administrative leadership role in higher education
Strong skills in presenting data with a high proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Familiarity with Workday Finance, Workday HCM, and/or Adaptive Planning
Proof of effectively managing, mentoring, leading, supervising and evaluating assigned staff.
Strong communication skills with an ability to influence and lead
Experience managing multiple teams
Experience in thinking strategically, anticipating future consequences and trends and incorporating them into the organizational plan.
Experience in budget management methods and techniques.
Experience in planning principles and practices.
Experience in planning, analyzing and coordinating activities and establishing priorities.

Responsibilities

Serves as the senior decision-maker and point of contact on all finance/data, HR, facilities and technology operations.
Actively participates in strategic planning efforts and development of short- and long-range goals.
Develops objectives and activities based on strategic plans and goals.
Responsible for the performance of financial, human resources, technology, and facilities teams; recommends strategies to address issues, increases efficiency/effectiveness, and improves overall operations.
Collaborates with the leadership team, Herberger staff, and ASU central offices to promote a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Leads the overall Herberger Institute budget, including oversight of annual budgeting and forecasting processes, long term financial planning, and development and maintenance of various sub-models.
Works collaboratively with the leadership team to develop, implement and assess plans for operational infrastructure, systems, and processes.
Identifies and resolves operational problems and issues affecting the Herberger Institute and directs measures to improve operational effectiveness and efficiency.
Leads, reviews, and coordinates the preparation of administrative reports.
Develops, evaluates, and recommends changes in administrative policies and procedures.
Directs and/or participates actively in the quality improvement process.