Senior Finance & Operations Leader — University Libraries

The University of Rhode Island; Kingston (RI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rhode Island seeks an experienced Assistant Director, Finance and Operations to serve as the lead financial and administrative officer for the University Libraries. You will advise Library leadership on personnel, finance, budgeting, and administration, and drive budgeting and strategic planning aligned with URI’s goals.

This in-person role requires strong financial modeling, ERP experience (Oracle/PeopleSoft/Banner), and the ability to collaborate with senior leaders across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, management, public administration, business administration, or a related field with 5+ years of financial management experience.
• Demonstrated advanced proficiency in spreadsheets, data analysis, and financial reporting.
• Experience using ERP systems such as Oracle, PeopleSoft, or Banner including finance modules.
• Ability to serve as a strategic partner to senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience managing professional staff and complex administrative operations.
• Experience developing complex financial models, short- and long-term forecasts, and pro forma analyses.
• Demonstrated ability to respond to complex, fast-paced ad hoc requests and deliver clear, concise reports.
• Experience managing administrative operations, vendor contracts, MOUs, or similar agreements.
• Knowledge of resource management and personnel alignment in an incentive-based budget environment.
• Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience working with diverse groups and populations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior financial and administrative officer for the Libraries.
• Lead budgets across the Libraries’ diverse funding sources.
• Provide financial guidance and modeling for Library programs and initiatives.
• Serve as liaison to University AVPs and central offices on budgets and operations.
• Lead development and monitoring of internal administrative policies and records governance.
• Provide ad hoc analyses, forecasting, and risk-mitigation recommendations.
• Oversee the annual Library budget process across funding sources.
• Monitor endowed and donor-restricted funds and ensure alignment with donor intent.
• Coordinate HR and labor relations processes affecting the Libraries.
• Oversee non-academic Library personnel and foster a responsive organizational structure.
• Participate in University committees representing the Libraries.

Skills

Financial modeling

Strategic partnership

Advanced spreadsheet skills

Budget management

Forecasting

Vendor contracts

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Ad hoc analyses

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance/management/public administration or related field

Tools

ERP systems (Oracle/PeopleSoft/Banner)

Job description

The University of Rhode Island seeks an experienced Assistant Director, Finance and Operations to serve as the lead financial and administrative officer for the University Libraries. You will advise Library leadership on personnel, finance, budgeting, and administration, and drive budgeting and strategic planning aligned with URI’s goals.

This in-person role requires strong financial modeling, ERP experience (Oracle/PeopleSoft/Banner), and the ability to collaborate with senior leaders across