Senior Executive Director

asu; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 169,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona State University in Phoenix seeks an Administrative Operations Manager 5 to lead and oversee budget, operations, programs and personnel administration for Watts College. The role reports to the Dean and supervises budget, HR, IT, and facilities leaders, driving strategic planning and efficient operations.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with extensive experience, including 7 years in management. Commensurate on experience with a salary range of $168,900–$210,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 11 years of experience including 7 years in a managerial role.
• Or, any equivalent combination of experience and/or training providing comparable knowledge, skills and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budget, operations, programs and personnel administration for all departments.
• Provide financial analysis and strategic planning for the college.
• Ensure operational effectiveness through controls, procedures and staff guidance.
• Direct the annual budget process and monitor fiscal performance.
• Prepare senior leadership reports on activities, achievements and compliance.

Skills

Budget management

Strategic planning

Financial analysis

Leadership & supervision

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Profile:

Administrative Operations Manager 5

Job Family:

Administrative Operations

Time Type:

Full time

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and eleven (11) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field including seven (7) years managerial experience;
• OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Profile Summary:

Leads and oversees all business and administrative matters including budget, operations, and programs and personnel administration for all departments. Provides financial analysis and strategic planning as well as oversees the budgetary controls.

Job Description:

Under administrative guidance, plans, directs, and manages all operational and financial aspects for Watts College providing leadership and strategic vision consistent with the mission of the University and ensure operational effectiveness and efficiency through consistent application of necessary operational controls, procedures, and personnel to achieve operational objectives and organizational growth. Reports directly to the Dean and supervises leads in Budget and Finance, Human Resources, Research Advancement Post-Award, Information Technology, Space and Facilities.

Position Salary Range:

$168,900-$210,000 per year; Commensurate on Experience

Essential Duties:

• Provides daily operational direction and guidance that is aligned, supportive and reinforces the overall mission and values of the University and the college or Institute through implementation of critical leadership and management strategies.
• Works collaboratively with other members of the Executive Management Team regarding all operational aspects to ensure successful execution of strategic goals and objectives.
• Leads development, communication and implementation of effective growth strategies as well as applicable processes to ensure achievement.
• Works collaboratively with other members of the Executive Management Team to develop, implement and assess plans for operational infrastructure, systems, and processes.
• Provides advice to senior leadership on financial and operational performance; recommends strategies to address issues, increase efficiency/effectiveness, and improve overall operations.
• Plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews annual budget process; identifies and implements methods that result in achievement and/or surpassing fiscal goals.
• Prepares and submits to senior leadership annual operational, financial, and regulatory reports of the college's activities, achievements, and accomplishments.
• Ensure equity in budgetary and personnel decision-making.
• Develops, implements and reviews standard operating procedures, policies, internal controls, and accounting standards to ensure optimum utilization of resources and full compliance with all local, state and federal statutes, codes and regulations.
• Designs and implements benchmarking metrics for performance versus other colleges/institutions to determine deficits and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Develops and implements methods to ensure smooth and cooperative relationships between the college and other ASUareas, and external constituencies.
• Collaborates with senior leadership, implements appropriate Human Resources management methods and strategies to promote a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement; works consultatively with the ASU Office of Human Resources and OKED HR, as needed.
• Oversee Information Technology (IT), ensure compliance with security and training requirements, and support effective IT practices.
• Oversee space allocations, remodels and renovations, furniture acquisition, moves, signage and building access Serve as college liaison to ASU operations infrastructure units including Budget, Financial Services, Travel, Purchasing, Auditing, Risk Management, Environmental Health and Safety, Facilities, Space Management, Architect's Office, UTO and counterpart units in the Provost's Office, ASU Human Resources and Research Operations.

Desired Qualifications:

• Ten years prior senior management role including organizational fiscal accountability with a proven track record of exceeding goals, evidence of strong/solid decision making and successful facilitation of progressive structural and functional change/development in a growing organization.
• Master's Degree preferred
• Knowledge of management and supervisory principles and practices.
• Knowledge of budget management methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of strategic planning principles and practices.
• Knowledge of principles, concepts, and practices of Human Resources and Organizational Management.
• Knowledge of accounting and budgeting practices and principles, including government accounting principles for college and university external financial reporting.
• Skill in working with a complex university community as well as multiple exte