Finance & Operations Administrative Manager

 

Primary Role

Serves as coordinator of Finance and Operations initiatives and relationships.

Typical Duties & Responsibilities

  1. Acts as audit manager and oversees the preparation of the annual audit and tax returns.
  2. Compiles and communicates all disclosures for bond issues.
  3. Serves as administrative liaison with the Committee on Business Affairs, Committee on Investments, Committee of Audit, Board of Trustees, and the Executive Committee.
  4. Reviews construction contracts and requests for payment in coordination with Facilities Department, Project Manager, and Grants Manager.
  5. Administers all active deferred giving contracts, including quarterly payments and annual tax reporting; assists with donor relations. Maintains relationships with Development and Planned Giving personnel.
  6. Serves as an ex officio member of the Budget Team and coordinates the special funding request process.
  7. Develops and manages the Business Services office budget, and the legal and auditing budgets.
  8. Administers the tuition benefit program in coordination with the Human Resources Director.
  9. Maintains familiarity with College policies and procedures, including external regulations.
  10. Executes special projects and assignments at the request of the President or Human Resources Director.
  11. Conducts research and manages data for the Vice President.
  12. Performs related duties as assigned.

Supervision Required/Given

Works with considerable independence. Must be able to make administrative judgments using established guidelines and protocols. Supervises student assistants.

Position Qualifications

  1. Knowledge and skills normally acquired through a Bachelor's Degree in areas of business and management or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education.
  2. Demonstrated competency and capability with: MS Office applications at the advanced level; budget planning and management; experience in project planning and data gathering skills; expertise in oral and written communications; supervisory skills; general accounting background.