Strategic Finance & Operations Leader — Higher Education

Emory University School of Public Health; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory University in Atlanta seeks a senior financial leader reporting to the Dean of the Rollins School of Public Health and the SVP for Academic Finance. The role provides strategic vision, financial leadership, and operational stewardship for the RSPH, overseeing finance, HR, fulfillment services, information technology, and research administration.

The position manages a $220M budget and about 400 staff, 200 faculty, and 1200 students, serving on the school's executive committee and guiding

Qualifications

• MBA or related master's degree with 10 years in accounting/finance, ideally in a higher education setting.
• Management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership and oversight for the Rollins School of Public Health.
• Lead annual and long-range financial planning and budgeting.
• Advise the Dean on finance, budget planning, and resource allocation.
• Partner with department chairs to support strategic initiatives and funding needs.
• Develop financial models and dashboards for reports and planning.
• Coordinate with Student Services on enrollment impact and new programs.

Skills

Financial leadership

Strategic planning

Budget management

Operations oversight

HR management

IT management

Research administration

Staff supervision

Education

MBA or related master's degree

Tools

Financial dashboards

Job description

Emory University in Atlanta seeks a senior financial leader reporting to the Dean of the Rollins School of Public Health and the SVP for Academic Finance. The role provides strategic vision, financial leadership, and operational stewardship for the RSPH, overseeing finance, HR, fulfillment services, information technology, and research administration.

The position manages a $220M budget and about 400 staff, 200 faculty, and 1200 students, serving on the school's executive committee and guiding