What are the responsibilities and job description for the Managing Finance Director, Dean's Office - Georgetown University College of Arts & Sciences position at Georgetown University?
Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.
Requirements
The Georgetown University College of Arts & Sciences experience is marked by intellectual vitality, a global outlook, and dedication to service. In the Jesuit tradition of cura personalis, the Georgetown University College of Arts & Sciences strives to provide its students with a multifaceted liberal arts education—an education of the whole person.
Responsibilities
The Managing Finance Director, Dean's Office (MFD) serves as a strategic financial and administrative partner to the leadership of College of Arts and Sciences (the College) and its departments and programs. This position is responsible for ensuring that College staff, faculty, and students receive high quality administrative support in a manner compliant with university policies and procedures. They are also responsible for directing and managing the comprehensive business affairs of the programs, including management and analysis of departmental budgets, information systems, training and development, safety and security, and regulatory compliance. With a shared oversight of human resources from a financial stewardship perspective, additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
The MFD oversees all planning and execution activities for the designated units. Primarily focused on planning, the MFD is the top point of escalation on issues within the school, supervise work for deputy and planning analysts. The MFD is focused on planning and analysis, internal controls, and approvals of critical day-to-day activities to ensure congruence with budget and projections. The MFD reports directly to the Dean of the College, but maintains a dotted line reporting relationship to the Vice President and Chief Business Officer for the Main Campus. The MFD works closely with partner offices across the College as well as the administration of the Main Campus and the University including the Office of the CFO, Research, and facilities. This position will collaborate closely with the College senior staff and administrative team.
Requirements And Qualifications
This position has been designated as (Hybrid 3 days on campus). Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.
A cover letter and resume are required for consideration.
Pay Range
The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:
$103,723.00 - $202,778.93
Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.
Current Georgetown Employees
If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS (gms.georgetown.edu) using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown.
Submission Guidelines
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.
Need Assistance
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu.
Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website.
EEO Statement
Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Benefits
Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.
Current Georgetown Employees
If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS https://gms.georgetown.edu/ using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown.
Submission Guidelines
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a cover letter and resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. These documents are not kept on file for future positions.
Need Assistance
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click https://ideaa.georgetown.edu/ada for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu.
Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website https://georgetownworks.georgetown.edu/
EEO Statement
Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
Requirements
The Georgetown University College of Arts & Sciences experience is marked by intellectual vitality, a global outlook, and dedication to service. In the Jesuit tradition of cura personalis, the Georgetown University College of Arts & Sciences strives to provide its students with a multifaceted liberal arts education—an education of the whole person.
Responsibilities
The Managing Finance Director, Dean's Office (MFD) serves as a strategic financial and administrative partner to the leadership of College of Arts and Sciences (the College) and its departments and programs. This position is responsible for ensuring that College staff, faculty, and students receive high quality administrative support in a manner compliant with university policies and procedures. They are also responsible for directing and managing the comprehensive business affairs of the programs, including management and analysis of departmental budgets, information systems, training and development, safety and security, and regulatory compliance. With a shared oversight of human resources from a financial stewardship perspective, additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Manage, direct, and lead the daily operation of multiple organizational units or multi-faceted academic and research departments within a School.
- Set the strategic financial direction and leadership of financial and administrative performance.
- Manage and lead unit operations, which may include consultation on space and staffing, with more direct oversight on equipment and leasing.
- Identify short and long-term goals, overseeing resource allocation to meet projections and priorities, while controlling expenditures and account statements to ensure compliance and fiscal integrity.
- Develop, plan, and execute special projects, typically managing budgets above $130M.
The MFD oversees all planning and execution activities for the designated units. Primarily focused on planning, the MFD is the top point of escalation on issues within the school, supervise work for deputy and planning analysts. The MFD is focused on planning and analysis, internal controls, and approvals of critical day-to-day activities to ensure congruence with budget and projections. The MFD reports directly to the Dean of the College, but maintains a dotted line reporting relationship to the Vice President and Chief Business Officer for the Main Campus. The MFD works closely with partner offices across the College as well as the administration of the Main Campus and the University including the Office of the CFO, Research, and facilities. This position will collaborate closely with the College senior staff and administrative team.
Requirements And Qualifications
- Master’s, Business or accounting preferred; A Bachelor’s degree plus substantial experience in closely related fields may substitute for a Master’s degree
- 10 years of progressively responsible leadership and supervision in finance and administration, preferably in higher education
- Building and utilizing financial models; business analytics expertise
- Proficiency with complex financial and longitudinal planning, financial forecasting, and revenue and expenditure management
- Expert level of proficiency in Excel with prior experience managing complex teams
- Prior experience establishing and managing budgets of at least $20M and in using electronic financial management tools to track revenue and expenses, generate reports, and perform financial analysis and modeling
- Demonstrated experience with complex strategic planning and resource allocation
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, with a mastery of Excel
- Well-developed managerial, decision-making, planning, organizational, analytical, problem-solving and leadership skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex teams on a day-to-day basis and inspire a high level of commitment and performance
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with College leadership and departmental and program staff, as well as with the Office of the Provost, Human Resources, Financial Affairs, and other University offices and departments
- Adaptability and flexibility with attention to detail
- Ability to triage and solve complex challenges and requests
- Service oriented, professional demeanor and a team orientation is required; i.e. avoiding “that’s not my job”
- Ability to work well under pressure, in a high paced environment, and have a sense of humor
- Strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritize work and multi-tasking to meet deadlines
- Ability to think outside the box and to solve problems creatively
- Experience preferred in Workday, Adaptive, and Cognos
This position has been designated as (Hybrid 3 days on campus). Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.
A cover letter and resume are required for consideration.
Pay Range
The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:
$103,723.00 - $202,778.93
Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.
Current Georgetown Employees
If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS (gms.georgetown.edu) using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown.
Submission Guidelines
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.
Need Assistance
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu.
Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website.
EEO Statement
Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Benefits
Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.
Current Georgetown Employees
If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS https://gms.georgetown.edu/ using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown.
Submission Guidelines
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a cover letter and resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. These documents are not kept on file for future positions.
Need Assistance
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click https://ideaa.georgetown.edu/ada for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu.
Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website https://georgetownworks.georgetown.edu/
EEO Statement
Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
Salary : $103,723 - $202,779
