Finance and Administration Director (62129)

Adams and Associates; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams and Associates is seeking an experienced Administration Director to lead the center's operations, including Finance, Food Service, IT, Maintenance, Property, Purchasing, Student Records, and Wellness. This senior role emphasizes disciplined budgets, strong controls, and integrity, ensuring student success.

You will oversee multiple departments, manage the operational budget, lead the Center’s integrity program, and develop a high-performing team while collaborating across departments and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited school.
• Minimum five years of management experience, including finance/budgeting.
• Experience in operations areas (IT, Logistics, Maintenance, Food Service, Wellness) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee departments: Logistics/Purchasing, Maintenance, Finance/Records, Food Service, IT, and Wellness.
• Manage the Center's operational budget and capital expenditures; report financial activities.
• Act as the Center's Lead Integrity Officer and protect student data confidentiality.

Skills

Leadership

Integrity

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

DescriptionLead the Operation Behind the Mission. Behind every student who earns a credential and launches a career is an operation that runs with precision, integrity, and care. As our Administration Director, you'll lead that operation - overseeing Finance, Food Service, IT, Maintenance, Property, Purchasing, Student Records, and Wellness, and serving as the Center's lead integrity officer. This is a senior leadership role for an experienced leader who knows that disciplined budgets, sound controls, and a well-run campus aren't just back-office work - they're what make student success possible.

What You'll Do

Oversee the departments of Logistics/Purchasing, Maintenance, Finance/Records, Food Service, IT and Wellness

Manage the Center's operational budget to meet program objectives. Provide oversight and control of capital funding and expenditures, annual preventive maintenance fees, food cost, coordinate financial management activities with the Director Team, and accurately report financial activities to the Government and the Company. Ensure all departments within purview are fully staffed and meeting center standards.

Serve as the Center's Lead Integrity Officer. Follow all integrity guidelines and procedures and ensure no manipulation of student data. Oversee Center programmatic and financial integrity, audits, reviews, and compliance - safeguarding against any abuse or misuse of contract funds or assets, and ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information.

Oversee Procurement, Policy & Facilities. Lead procurement for the Center, with direct responsibility for the development, management, and administration of subcontracts. Develop and manage administrative policies, procedures, and services that support student and staff performance through planning, staffing, scheduling, evaluation, and budget control. Ensure effective maintenance and appearance of facilities through strong PM and corrective maintenance systems, weekly CTST/Maintenance Coordination, and timely use of capital funds.

Build & Develop a High-Performing Team. Supervise and manage the Finance & Administration Departments. Fill staff vacancies promptly, motivate and empower your team, and hold staff accountable for quality work. Develop employees for career progression, provide required and supplemental training, recognize accomplishments, create a supportive work environment, and proactively address performance concerns.

Champion Students & Collaborate. Mentor, monitor, and model the Career Success Standards as required by the PRH. Show respect and courtesy to students while holding them accountable, and continually pursue improvement of services. Communicate clearly, resolve problems with sound judgment, partner with staff across all departments, and accept direction from the Center Director, including other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & EXPERIENCE

What You'll Bring

• Required
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited school
• A minimum of five (5) years of management experience, with experience in finance/budgeting
• In addition to finance acumen, experience in one or more operations area ( IT, Logistics, Maintenance, Food Service, Wellness Center) preferred
• Department of Labor approval
• Proven leadership, integrity, and sound judgment in resource and staff management

Ready to Lead? If you're ready to bring operational excellence and unwavering integrity to a mission that changes lives, we'd love to hear from you.