Chief Administrative Officer | Strategic Ops & Budget Leader

Florida International University; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida International University in Miami seeks a Director to oversee all operational aspects of the Office of Academic Affairs. You will streamline the infrastructure, lead a high‑performing team, and manage budgets and contracts in collaboration with Finance, IT and HR.

You will supervise resource planning, develop processes to ensure compliance and drive the use of innovative technologies to improve operations, reporting, and decision‑making across the division.

Qualifications

• Master's degree plus 10+ years of experience in related fields.
• Bachelor's degree plus 12+ years of experience in related fields.
• Five years of required experience must be working with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Directs all operational aspects of the Office of Academic Affairs.
• Works with Finance, IT and HR on budgets, contracts, and staffing.
• Resolves resource allocation challenges to achieve economies of scale.
• Prepares and submits annual operational budgets for review and approval.
• Develops processes to standardize operations and ensure compliance.
• Oversees integration of innovative technologies to improve data management.
• Leads workforce planning and talent acquisition and retention.
• Develops robust reporting with KPIs to measure progress and challenges.

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance or related field

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance or related field

Job description

Florida International University in Miami seeks a Director to oversee all operational aspects of the Office of Academic Affairs. You will streamline the infrastructure, lead a high‑performing team, and manage budgets and contracts in collaboration with Finance, IT and HR.

You will supervise resource planning, develop processes to ensure compliance and drive the use of innovative technologies to improve operations, reporting, and decision‑making across the division.