Director of Finance and Special Projects

Overview

The Director of Finance and Special Projects will oversee and coordinate special department projects and work closely with all members of the administrative team, program directors, faculty, and the Department Chair, to ensure student and department success. This role will work with Department Chair and Program Directors to develop and monitor budget. This role will oversee accreditation materials, manage grants, new degree applications to NYSED, CE programs, and special events.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist Department Chair in preparing the annual budget and monitoring its implementation; prepare and present financial reports.
• Oversee purchasing activities and ensure that all expenses are within the operating budget.
• Assist in preparing submitting and managing new academic program proposals: certificate continuing education and degree.
  • Oversight of managing program developed certificate programs (CMHC Diagnostic privilege clinical coursework certificate program and CMHC Diagnostic privilege additional academic hours certificate program).
  • Oversight of School Counseling – CMHC bridge programs (applications, work with program on admissions markets, etc.).
  • Oversight of Department CE activities for all DBS programs (scheduling and marketing management of data)
• Work with all levels of internal management and staff as well as external parties to organize the various components needed to run and conclude special projects.
• Oversee Affiliation Agreements both internal and external.
• Responsible for management of DBS program credentialing and certifications (working with NYSED and other accrediting bodies to ensure maintaining standards).
• Support department data management and statistics reporting working closely with each program to ensure data is standardized and manageable.
• Work with all levels of internal management and staff regarding department/program gatherings, alumni and advisory boards meetings.
• Coordinate Program/Department alumni engagement including social events, surveys, and outreach.
• Support department growth initiative.

Qualifications

Education/ Experience

• BA or BS degree
• Minimum 2 years experience in university planning, budgeting, operations, and academic cycles.

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• Must be a strong decision-maker providing leadership and acting with limited supervision.
• Outstanding communications skills and a demonstrated ability to work with multiple and varied constituencies.
• Must be able to work simultaneously on several high-priority tasks in a multi-tasking environment.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and think creatively.
• Has a proven track record as a diplomat and problem solver.
• Must be highly organized and self-motivated.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook.
• Familiarity with Ellucian Banner.
• Experience with Qualtrics.

Physical Demands

• Extensive Use of Computers.
• Extensive time sitting/standing and talking.
• Able to lift up to 5 lbs.

Travel

• Local travel as needed.

Maximum Salary

Minimum Salary