Director of Finance & Administration - Academic Dept

University of Massachusetts Amherst; Amherst (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Massachusetts Amherst's Chemical Engineering Department seeks a Director of Administration and Finance to oversee all business and fiscal operations for academic, research, and outreach activities. The role partners with HRBPs and department leadership to ensure compliant, efficient operations.

You will supervise staff, manage budgets, forecast funding, and develop long-term financial plans, while coordinating with campus offices to support the Dean's priorities and strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience or equivalent
• Experience supervising non-student staff preferred
• Strong knowledge of budgetary and accounting principles for various funds
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and policies
• Organizational skills with attention to detail and timely delivery

Responsibilities

• Oversee all business and fiscal operations for the department
• Lead HR processes for faculty, researchers, and student employees
• Manage departmental budgets, projections, spending plans, and reporting
• Coordinate with grant offices and campus IT/HR offices for data and compliance
• Support policy development and space management and renovation projects

Skills

Budget management

Financial analysis

Strategic planning

HR coordination

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree with 4 years experience

Associate's degree with 6 years experience

Job description

University of Massachusetts Amherst's Chemical Engineering Department seeks a Director of Administration and Finance to oversee all business and fiscal operations for academic, research, and outreach activities. The role partners with HRBPs and department leadership to ensure compliant, efficient operations.

You will supervise staff, manage budgets, forecast funding, and develop long-term financial plans, while coordinating with campus offices to support the Dean's priorities and strategic