Finance & Administration Lead - Academic Operations

Inside Higher Ed

Philadelphia (Philadelphia County)

On-site

USD 91,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare benefits
Tuition assistance for employees and family
Generous retirement plans
Flexible work hours

Job summary

A prestigious Ivy League university in Philadelphia is seeking an Associate Director of Finance and Administration. This role provides strategic leadership for financial operations and complies with academic, research, and clinical missions. The ideal candidate has substantial financial management experience in higher education and excellent communication skills. This position offers attractive benefits, including healthcare and tuition assistance, as well as a competitive salary in the range of $91,000 to $100,000.

Qualifications

  • 5 to 7 years of experience in financial management.
  • Proficiency in University financial systems.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily financial operations.
  • Oversee sponsored research programs.
  • Implement business process improvements.

Skills

Financial management
Sponsored research administration
Team management
Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration

Tools

BEN
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Hyperion

Job description

A prestigious Ivy League university in Philadelphia is seeking an Associate Director of Finance and Administration. This role provides strategic leadership for financial operations and complies with academic, research, and clinical missions. The ideal candidate has substantial financial management experience in higher education and excellent communication skills. This position offers attractive benefits, including healthcare and tuition assistance, as well as a competitive salary in the range of $91,000 to $100,000.
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