Senior Director of College Finance & Operations

NU USA Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Commuting benefits

Job summary

Northeastern University’s College of Science seeks an Associate Dean of Administration and Finance to lead budgeting, HR, and sponsored research administration for the college. You will oversee space planning, IT initiatives, and cross-campus operations while guiding financial strategy and organizational change.

You will report to the Dean, manage a professional team, and partner with Human Resources, Faculty Affairs, and central offices to support growth, compliance, and program excellence

Qualifications

• Master's degree required; MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in a large operation, preferably in higher education.
• Minimum of 5 years of managerial and supervisory experience.
• Experience in grant and contract administration.
• Experience in project management, change management, and resource and staff allocation.
• Experience using financial databases and developing analytical reports.
• Strong analytical, communication, negotiation, and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities.
• Commitment to professionalism and a strong service orientation.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with faculty, students, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the college's annual operating budget and multi-year financial models.
• Oversee operating, restricted, development, start-up, renovation, and cost-share accounts.
• Prepare quarterly budget-to-actual reporting and advise the Dean on revenue planning and forecasting.
• Oversee pre-award and post-award grants and contracts administration and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with central budget and administrative leaders on finance matters.
• Serve on the senior leadership team and support the college's strategic plan.
• Develop analytical reports on enrollment, staffing, financial, and space trends.
• Support business proposals and strategic initiatives with data analysis.
• Identify opportunities for operational improvement and efficiency.
• Provide guidance on recruitment, retention, and space planning.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Analytics

Communication

Change management

Grant administration

Staff allocation

Education

Master's degree

MBA preferred

Tools

Financial systems

Job description

Northeastern University’s College of Science seeks an Associate Dean of Administration and Finance to lead budgeting, HR, and sponsored research administration for the college. You will oversee space planning, IT initiatives, and cross-campus operations while guiding financial strategy and organizational change.

You will report to the Dean, manage a professional team, and partner with Human Resources, Faculty Affairs, and central offices to support growth, compliance, and program excellence