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Senior Director
| Job Number | Full/Part Time | Schedule | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29186515 | Full Time | 8AM - 5PM | $118,800 - $176,000 |
Position Information
Under the general direction of the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer (CFAO), the Senior Director provides complex administrative, payroll, facilities, financial, and budgetary support for organizational units that the Financial and Administrative Services Team (FAST) supports. The Senior Director serves as lead for three organizational units; Enrollment Services - Org 33 (Associate Vice Chancellor Enrollment Services (AVCES) Office, Undergraduate Admissions, Financial Aid, Registrar, Summer Sessions, Highlander One Stop Shop and the Financial and Administrative Services Team); Undergraduate Education - Org 36 (Vice Provost / Dean Undergraduate Education (VPDUE) Office, Xcite, High Impact Practices, Student Engagement, Health Professions Advising Center, University Writing Program, and the Academic Resource Center); International Affairs - ORG 32 Vice Provost International Affairs (VPIA) Office, International Scholars, International Recruitment, and Education Abroad). The Senior Director also oversees the activities of the FAST Payroll and Workforce Administration Unit which is a campus payroll shared service center providing, payroll, workforce administration, on-boarding, off-boarding and financial transactions in the UCPath system. The Senior Director provides critical executive level support and consultation to various members of the executive leadership team and assigned units on budgetary planning, campus-wide analysis and recommendations for approvals of exceptions to UCOP and campus policies and procedures. Assists the CFAO with the coordination of financial and administrative operations for control units. Performs the highest level of sophisticated/complex budget/resource analysis, including retrieving data from campus information systems, organizing, validating, and analyzing data, and preparing reports. Participates in developing annual financial plans for the supported organizations & departments; oversees day-to-day operations of the budget and financial operations; provides complex analytical support/policy analysis for the organization to monitor expenditures through the use of Power BI. Provides technical support in all financial areas and leads the continuous improvement behavioral values that drives value creation and transformative work products for our clients and our team. Coordinates the Power BI budget process for all units supported by FAST. Leads all Work Front system processes and implementations. Leads a culture focused on FAST strategic anchors of, Psychological Safety, Client Engagement, and Innovation. Ensures hand in glove collaboration with unit directors to ensure our team is providing value added and transformative service, elevating our clients' abilities to achieve their strategic goals.
This position is expected to be primarily in-person, on-campus with the possibility of some hybrid workdays as business allows. The budgeted salary for this position is up to $155,000/yr.
**As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is ten weeks after their first date of employment. **
This position is expected to be primarily in-person, on-campus with the possibility of some hybrid workdays as business allows. The budgeted salary for this position is up to $155,000/yr.
**As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is ten weeks after their first date of employment. **
Education
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | Preferred |
Experience
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 8 - 13 years of related experience. | Required |
| Previous supervisory/managerial experience. | Preferred |
Minimum Requirements
Advanced knowledge of best practices around developing highly functioning teams using models of psychological safety, continuous coaching, continuous learning, and a relentless pursuit of client satisfaction.
Advanced skills using and implementing Power BI for real-time budget management
Very strong ability to quickly evaluate complex issues and identify multiple options for resolution.
Thorough knowledge of financial analysis and reporting techniques; human resources and risk management planning; accounting and payroll.
Excellent project management skills, including the capability of managing capital projects.
Excellent ability to establish metrics for department and employee goals.
Excellent skills to work collaboratively and act persuasively in sensitive situations; skills in conflict management techniques.
Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively lead, motivate and influence others and to develop and maintain high standards of customer service.
Advanced skills using and implementing Power BI for real-time budget management
Very strong ability to quickly evaluate complex issues and identify multiple options for resolution.
Thorough knowledge of financial analysis and reporting techniques; human resources and risk management planning; accounting and payroll.
Excellent project management skills, including the capability of managing capital projects.
Excellent ability to establish metrics for department and employee goals.
Excellent skills to work collaboratively and act persuasively in sensitive situations; skills in conflict management techniques.
Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively lead, motivate and influence others and to develop and maintain high standards of customer service.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced skill implementing, managing and leading the use of project management systems (preferably Work Front), to create standardized processes, evidence based work capacity analysis, value add platform, and ability to create leading indicator dashboards--all to align with empowering the strategic goals of FAST clients.
Thorough knowledge of common organization-specific and other computer application programs.
Thorough knowledge of common organization-specific and other computer application programs.
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
- UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
- UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
- UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
- Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
- Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
- UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview