Associate Dir, Finance & Admin

Temple University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Full medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Tuition remission for employees and/or

dependents

Retirement plan

Job summary

Temple University’s Institute on Disabilities is recruiting an Associate Director of Finance and Administration to oversee financial operations within CEHD. You will guide PIs on grants, manage pre-/post-award activities, and collaborate with university sponsors to ensure compliant financial administration.

The role requires a Bachelor's in finance or accounting with at least 6 years in senior grant management; a Master's is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting and at least 6 years directly related experience including work in a senior/managerial level in grant management.
• Equivalency consideration may apply for education and experience.
• Master's degree in finance preferred and fiscal experience in higher education encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Lead all financial operations of the Institute on Disabilities and support the CEHD Research Administration unit.
• Provide expertise, guidance, and timely support to principal investigators on grants and contracts.
• Manage pre- and post-award grants, budgets, financial statements, and reports.
• Direct general and subsidiary ledgers, AR, revenue distribution, and operating expenses; establish controls and improve systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Large data sets

Spreadsheet & database software

MS Office

Management skills

Interpersonal skills

Diversity engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Master's degree in finance

Job description

Temple University's College of Education - Associate Director of Finance & Administration

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:

• A hybrid work schedule
• Full medical, dental, vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 11 Paid Holidays (including the day after Thanksgiving & winter break)
• Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
• A generous retirement plan and so much more!

Salary Grade: T28 Salary Range: $70,100 - $95,000

Learn more about the “T” salary structure here: https://careers.temple.edu/sites/careers/files/documents/T_Salary_Structure.pdf

The Institute on Disabilities at Temple University is one of the sixty-eight University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service (UCEDD) working toward a vision of self-determination, independence, productivity, and community inclusion for people with disabilities throughout the lifespan. UCEDDs are a federally mandated program under the DD Act, and are currently funded by the Administration for Community Living, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Institute on Disabilities is also the home of TechOWL, Pennsylvania’s State Assistive Technology Act Program, which is one of 56 federally mandated Assistive Technology Act Programs across the United States and its territories.

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Research Administration for the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD). The Associate Director of Finance and Administration leads all aspects of the financial operations of the Institute on Disabilities and supports as needed, the Research Administration unit in the College of Education and Human Development. The Associate Director provides expertise, guidance, and timely and accurate support to principal investigators (PIs) while working with sponsors and Temple University administrators regarding the submission of grants and contract proposals. The Associate Director independently performs highly complex work, such as managing pre- and post- award grants and contracts; supervising and participating in the preparation of various budgets, financial statements, and reports; directing the maintenance of general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts receivable, revenue distribution, and operating expenses; establishing system controls for new financial systems and developing procedures to improve existing systems; collaborating with the CEHD administrative staff and participating as a member of the College's sponsored project administration team; liaising with constituent groups within and outside the University; and promoting the Institute on Disabilities at the College, University, State, and National levels.

Additional responsibilities include personnel management; assisting the Executive Director and other senior staff with grant-related activities; representing the Institute in the absence of the Executive Director; and serving as a member of the senior management team of the Institute on Disabilities.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field and at least 6 years directly related experience including work experience in a senior or managerial level in the grant management field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated analytical skills
• Ability to work with large financial data sets.
• Demonstrated proficiency with spreadsheet and database software programs.
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office.
• Demonstrated management skills, including planning, negotiation, supervisory, and communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to interact with diverse constituent groups.

Preferred

• 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 various funding institutions (Foundation, State, Federal)

Required Background Checks & Clearances

• PA Child Abuse Clearance
• PA State Police Criminal Background Check
• FBI FIngerprint Criminal Background Check

Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.

Compliance Statement

In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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