Finance & Administration Director, SMSC Operations

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks an Assistant Director of Finance and Administration to lead SMSC financial, administrative, and operational functions at GMU’s Front Royal site. You will oversee campus operations, safety, and student life, acting as a SME on university policies.

You will supervise staff, manage contracts, grants, and budgeting, and coordinate with campus offices to ensure efficient operations and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience applying policies, rules, and regulations for program operations.
• Strong financial, operational and personnel management knowledge.
• Excellent communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversees financial operations and reconciliations for SMSC and GMU facilities.
• Guides operations, safety planning, and student life support across campus.
• Manages procurement, grants, scholarships, and contract administration.

Skills

Policy interpretation

Communication

Budget management

Leadership

HR knowledge

Project management

Education

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

eVA purchasing system

Banner

TouchNet

Job description

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks an Assistant Director of Finance and Administration to lead SMSC financial, administrative, and operational functions at GMU’s Front Royal site. You will oversee campus operations, safety, and student life, acting as a SME on university policies.

You will supervise staff, manage contracts, grants, and budgeting, and coordinate with campus offices to ensure efficient operations and strategic initiatives.