The University of San Francisco seeks an enterprising and resourceful person to serve as the Founding Director of the newly established Office of Contracts and Grants (OCG). This office is charged with supporting and expanding USF''s sponsored research, training, and service grants at the pre- and post-award stages.
This position reports directly to the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, and will work closely with other offices in the University. OCG serves as a One-Stop office for the processing and managing of all grants and contracts within a friendly and supportive environment. The Director works with other staff assigned to OCG including a dedicated grants accountant.
Essential Job Responsibilities
The Director monitors current and emerging legislation and appropriations within the government sector, identifies government and other funding agency priorities and opportunities and assures a continuing flow of information essential to the support of externally supported research and scholarly activities consistent with University priorities.
The Director works with the Assistant Director to facilitate the development of proposals including the development of budgets, review of agency guidelines, and submission of proposals and other required submission mechanisms.
The Director works with the Assistant Director to develop and conduct workshops and other training experiences for university personnel to increase awareness of funding opportunities, proposal writing skills, and other tasks associated with the proper management of sponsored projects. In addition, OCG staff will create an active and periodic channel for disseminating grant opportunities to faculty and staff.
The Director reviews, negotiates and approves awards, sub-awards and contracts to ensure University acceptance of and ability to comply with the funding agencies terms and conditions.
The Director prepares sub-awards and subcontracts to ensure compliance with the terms of the original prime award.
The Director oversees and supports post award tasks such as no-cost extensions, preparation of required reports to funding agencies, budget revisions, and other tasks.
The Director manages an internal proposal routing and approval system to alert deans and other appropriate officials of proposals being submitted to ensure institutional support.
The Director manages an internal proposal and award tracking system and master calendar for sponsored projects to provide timely reports to the Vice Provost and other university decision makers.
The Director works collaboratively with the Office and Foundation Relations within the division of University Advancement, the University''s Business and Finance office and other relevant offices in order to support externally funded projects at the University of San Francisco.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Master''s degree is required. Doctoral degree is preferred. Must have experience with facilitating and/or managing sponsored projects in a university setting and have demonstrated ability to supervise staff and manage an office budget. The ideal candidate will have experience in pre and post-award activity; familiarity with research compliance and intellectual property administration; knowledge of federal agency practices, regulations and policies; evidence of leadership success in comparable situations; and the ability to collaborate with others. Demonstrated supervisory skills; ability to work with a variety of publics and the capacity to produce creative and innovative solutions and approaches to common problems are essential. Highly developed written, verbal, and accounting skills required. Must have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and the willingness to reach out to various publics.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Inquiries, nominations, and applications are invited. Candidates should send a CV and a cover letter describing their interest in the position and commenting on their background in the context of the qualifications described above. The names of three references should be provided, with telephone numbers and email addresses. All materials should be submitted electronically as PDF attachments to: marin@usfca.edu Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will continue until a selection is made.
EEO Policy
The University of San Francisco is a Jesuit Catholic University founded in 1855 to educate leaders who will fashion a more humane and just world. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to work in a culturally diverse environment and to contribute to the mission of the University.
USF is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to affirmative action and to excellence through diversity. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities upon request.
Contact
Information: To view and apply please visit www.usfjobs.com
Location: College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
Status: Exempt / Full Time, 12 Month
Primary Purpose
Supports the Dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific through financial, information and human resources management. Develops initial budget request working with assistant deans and then prepares weekly budget reviews for Dean. Coordinates recruitment and marketing strategies, oversees opportunities for technical skills training for faculty and students. Coordinates strategic planning initiatives and implementation of metric driven goals and strategies.
Description of Duties and Tasks
1. Maintains budget. Including: generate check requisitions, materials requisitions, and budget transfers, credit card expense reports, honorariums; assist the Dean with development of budget projections, proposals, and reports; provide the Dean with weekly reports on account status; act as a liaison with the Business Office regarding account issues. 2. Assist the Dean in developing financial and operational internal controls. 3. Prepares budgets and financial reports for restricted and non-restricted designated funds. 4. Works on teams as assigned to develop long and short range operational and financial plans; prepares and monitors proposals for the faculty business/development plan. 5. Financial manager of clinic systems budgets 6. Contracts manager for rotations, clerkship directors, consultants, and lease agreements. 7. Manages the College’s grants, contracts, and consultancies. 8. Assist the Dean with the formulation of policies and procedures for new programs and current program reviews. 9. Financial administrator for College. 10. Assists the Dean in producing, maintaining and updating information, scheduling and plans pertaining to Accreditation processes. Supports the Assistant Dean in this process which requires significant coordination and monitoring. 11. Organizes, designs, and/or manages special projects, as assigned by the Dean. 12. Supervises non-exempt office staff within the College, assigns work, provides job performance feedback, and conducts annual performance evaluations. 13. Serves as the College’s principal liaison to various University departments including; Distributive Learning, IT, Purchasing, Payroll, Office of Human Resources, and Facilities & Maintenance. 14. Reviews and revises positions descriptions as needed, with departmental input.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Individual must possess these knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. 1. Ability to communicate effectively with others in person, via telephone, LAN, Internet/Intranet and e-mail programs. Ability to effectively interact with administration, faculty, staff, students, and the general public. 2. Ability to use multiple computer programs as needed to accomplish essential job functions (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point). 3. Organizational skills necessary to prioritize workload to meet long and short-term deadlines. 4. Flexibility in job assignments to meet departmental priorities. 5. Ability to handle detail-oriented assignments with accuracy, consistency, with minimal supervision. 6. Ability to maintain confidentiality is essential. 7. Excellent computer skills and specifically the use of database and word processing systems. 8. Excellent oral and written communications skills. Ability to interact effectively with administration, faculty, staff, and students is a top priority. 9. Advanced mathematical skills, including the ability to operate a 10-key calculator, excel spread sheet. 10. Must be knowledgeable and proficient in the concepts and principles of budget development. 11. Ability to organize, plan, direct, and make sound judgment decisions. 12. Experience in strategic planning, goal setting, and metrics.
Qualification Standards
1. Education: Any combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Bachelor’s degree required.
2. Experience: 5 years experience in accounting, database management, and supervision of support staff.
3. Preference: Preference will be given to individuals with certification in the appropriate professional field and organization(s), a background in an academic setting is highly preferred.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is regularly asked to sit, use hands to operate a PC in the performance of job duties, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and stoop. The employee regularly lifts or moves objects, which weigh up to 10 pounds and occasionally may move or push up to 25 pounds. The special vision requirements of this job are close, distance, color, and peripheral vision.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Duties of the Director of Operations are normally performed in a typical office setting. The noise level in this setting is usually moderate due to office machines and/or computer printers, and light office traffic
Wichita Area Technical College seeks a dynamic, visionary leader and administrator to serve as its next president. Committed to advancing the institution to higher levels of achievement, this executive officer will embrace and articulate ardently the mission of providing opportunities for learning and training that enrich the lives of individuals and promote the economic growth of the community and the state.
Wichita Area Technical College (WATC) is located in Wichita, Kansas, where more than 60 percent of the world’s general aviation aircrafts are manufactured. The College is the leading provider of the high-tech training needed to meet the human resource demands for this industry, with the President directing the effort. The President will further strengthen and expand programs, technology and services with a commitment to deliver skilled and qualified workers to the community while introducing ones that address emerging trends and needs in businesses and industries.
The executive officer will have a record of establishing effective connections, collaborations, partnerships and coalitions with educational institutions, businesses, corporations, industries, and local, state and federal officials and agencies.
Working collaboratively with others and finding common ground among diverse viewpoints, the President will be a decision-maker and strategic planner. The executive officer will understand how to balance and prioritize challenges and opportunities, keeping the institution on target in accomplishing its goals and aspirations.
The President will demonstrate effective administration of fiscal and human resources. Knowledgeable of the funding and budgeting process at the state level, the President will be a persuasive advocate for the needs of the institution and the students it serves.
The College Since its founding in 1965, WATC has provided quality, hands-on technical education to more than 200,000 students. The College continues to build on this tradition with quality instructors, talented students and state-of-the-art technical equipment. Together, these elements help create a learning environment that promotes participation and prepares students for sustaining careers.
Instilling in students a desire for lifelong learning as well as a positive work ethic, WATC faculty members are committed to providing high-quality educational experiences to each student. WATC is dedicated to student learning and employer-driven needs and offers outcomes-based learning designed to support its mission by providing multiple avenues for learners to achieve their goals.
Students can pursue a wide range of educational goals through more than 90 programs of studies. WATC offers 26 Associate of Applied Sciences degrees, 29 technical certificates and 35 certificates of completion in a career-technical education field, and where appropriate, baccalaureate transfer education.
The Campus The Wichita community is committed to the success of WATC and technical education as demonstrated by Sedgwick County constructing a new $54-million, three-facility National Center for Aviation Training (NCAT) at Jabara Airport, with WATC serving as the managing partner of the Center. The mission of NCAT is to become the national leading technical training facility for all aviation-related training.
In addition to its location at the NCAT, the College offers courses at two other locations across Wichita — Southside and Grove, as well as online programs.
Responsibilities of the President The President reports to the Sedgwick County Technical Education and Training Authority, the governing board of WATC. This 11-member board consists of executives who represent the aircraft industry, financial services, health care, skilled trades and city and county entities. Duties and responsibilities of the President include: • Create an educational culture and strategic planning process that integrates educational, financial, facilities, and human resource planning to promote continuous self-study resulting in institutional excellence and agility • Provide opportunities for the involvement of faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders to help guide college planning, assessment, and budgeting processes • Establish and maintain effective relationships with College advisors and sponsors, including the Sedgwick County Technical Education and Training • Authority, Industry Advocate Teams, and appropriate external stakeholder groups • Represent the College within the community and serve as its official spokesperson with the media, government and other constituencies • Develop, maintain, and leverage relationships with legislative, regulating and accrediting entities, including U.S. and State Senators and Representatives, the Kansas Board of Regents, Kansas State Department of Education, and Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association • Collaborate with public and private secondary and postsecondary institutions, businesses, and agencies to provide relevant technical education and services needed in the community • Grow revenues and increase technical training capacity by working effectively with area businesses and community colleges • Oversee budget and expenditure processes and assure sufficient funding is available to meet the growth and development needs of the College through state and federal aid, local sources, tuition, grants, contributions, and in-kind donations • Assure that the activities of the College are implemented in accordance with statutes and/or policies of the State of Kansas, Kansas Board of Regents, accrediting and regulatory agencies and the College Board of Trustees
Qualities and Requirements Candidates seeking this presidential opportunity should possess: • Preferably, a doctoral degree in technical or adult education, administration or a related field, along with significant administrative leadership experience • Preferably, industry and/or business experience • Evidence of leadership ability and strengths in relationship building • Effective communication skills, both oral and written, especially in articulating the mission, vision and goals of the College • Successful financial leadership experience that demonstrates resourceful approaches to handling a complex operating budget and an understanding of fiscal systems and practices • Ability to be effective within a state political system, including interacting with elected and appointed officials, agencies, and boards • Ability to lead collaboratively in a manner that provides a supportive, responsive working and learning environment for faculty, staff and students • Leadership style that enhances the relationship of the College with other educational institutions and systems and the broader local and state community, especially businesses and industries • Ability to strategically position the College to achieve future success and to effectively implement the actions to accomplish it • Expertise to recognize emerging trends and opportunities that could benefit the College and its students as well as the community • Leadership qualities and characteristics that inspire excellence and dedication in others • Ability and confidence to develop new relationships and nurture present ones that support the College’s vision, mission, and goals • Highest standards of personal and professional integrity and credibility • Discernment and judgment to assess, modify and find a coherent path on which to build and enhance the institution’s academic and technical programs and enrollment • Ability to develop and administer short- and long-range strategic plans with respect to programs, facilities, staff, and fiscal issues • Ability to direct the planning, development and implementation for both the revision of existing curricula, and curricula for emerging occupations and fields of studies • Ability to provide educational and administrative leadership throughout the college • Commitment to inclusiveness and diversity • Ability to function effectively while prioritizing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously • Commitment to extensive travel locally, regionally and nationally
About Wichita, Kansas CNNMoney.com recently named Wichita as one of the best 10 places to live. There are plenty of reasons to see why. Wichita’s cost-of-living index is roughly 10 percent below the national urban area average.
Wichita has the largest population in Kansas, with nearly 350,000 residents. The county seat of Sedgwick County, the city is at the center of the four-county Wichita Metropolitan Service Area, which has a population of nearly 600,000.
Major highways link the city with a large trade area that encompasses a population of more than a million people within a 100-mile radius. Denver, Kansas City, Tulsa and Oklahoma City are within easy driving distances.
Wichita offers an excellent business environment. Known as the “Air Capital of the World,” the community is home to Cessna Aircraft Company, Bombardier-Learjet Aerospace, Hawker Beechcraft, Spirit AeroSystems, and The Boeing Company. More than 40,000 people are employed in the aviation and aerospace industries—more per capita than in any city in the world.
The region also has a sizeable manufacturing presence outside aviation, as well as representation in other industries, including agriculture, oil and gas, back-office and customer centers. In addition, it provides financial, health care and other services for regional residents. Wichita is also the home to Koch Industries, the second largest privately held company in the United States.
Wichita serves as the region’s commercial, entertainment, artistic, cultural and government center. With more than 1,100 restaurants, the city offers 40 art, natural and historical museums; theater; symphony; ballet; observatory; botanical gardens; and a zoo. Minor league baseball, professional hockey, and indoor football are examples of sports offerings in the Wichita area.
In addition to Wichita Area Technical College, the metropolitan area has 14 colleges and universities, including Wichita State University, University of Kansas-School of Medicine, Friends University and Newman University.
Wichita Area Technical College is an equal opportunity employer.
Contact
Information: Referrals and Applications Submit referrals, letters of interest and applications, which consist of a cover letter and resume, to:
The United States Sports Academy, an independent, regionally accredited, sport-specific institution of higher learning is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as the Dean of Academic Affairs. The Dean is the Chief Academic Officer of the Institution; a member of the President’s Cabinet; responsible for planning curricular development; general administration of the Division of Academic Affairs; review and coordination of all academic programs to ensure compliance with all SACS/COC principles.
Experience in administering academic programs in a non-traditional/and on-line setting and rolling registration environment is a must. An earned doctorate in one of the disciplines of Sports (Sports Management preferred) with at least 10 years teaching and supervisory administrative experience in higher education and evidence of scholarly production are required. The successful candidate must also possess demonstrable and developed computer skills.
Contact
Information: Applicants should mail, email or fax a letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts, three letters of reference and a USSA Application (located on our website www.ussa.edu) to: United States Sports Academy; Attn: HR; 1 Academy Dr., Daphne, AL 36526; Fax: 251-621-2527; jobs@ussa.edu; EOE
Open for Recruitment: April 27, 2010 - Open until further notice Announcement #: 14563004846 Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience Full or Part Time: Full Time Location: Moscow
Materials Required: Online Application (http://www.uidaho.edu/humanresources) Job References Letter of Qualification Resume
Major Function:
The Controller reports to the Vice President for Finance & Administration and provides strategic leadership for the University Finance areas. The Controller is responsible for providing leadership and accountability through effective performance management of staff and by establishing financial policies, procedures, controls and reporting systems for the following functional areas within the Division of Finance and Administration (DFA): general accounting operations; asset accounting; accounts receivable/student loans; accounts payable/travel; cash management; debt management; capital accounting; procurement and contracting services, and internal control activities of the UI within the appropriate parameters of law, policy, and industry best practices.
The Controller provides high level financial accounting and reporting for use by the regents, president, institutional managers, creditors, grantors, state executives, legislators, donors, and other agencies that have a financial interest in the University to enable them to have confidence in the financial management of the University. The Controller and staff are responsible for providing complete, accurate, and timely business services in a manner that exemplifies customer service. The Controller will also maintain effective working relationships with financial managers throughout the colleges and divisions in the university and the University of Idaho Foundation; work closely with senior administrators throughout the university; provides financial analysis of all university activities to inform policy decisions; and will coordinate and provide financial guidance and analysis to the director of the university benefit plans.
The Controller provides effective management in planning, organizing, and directing the University Finance areas. He/she is responsible for developing and maintaining an appropriate internal control environment, creating a customer-oriented, service organization; provides high level oversight of preparing and overseeing the University of Idaho’s financial statements; successfully integrating management systems; and assuring appropriate stewardship of resources and University funds and assets; in accordance with GAAP Government Accounting Standards Board pronouncements. The Controller motivates teams of employees to achieve increased levels of productivity and commitment to business and accounting services within a living/learning environment; and demonstrates the capacity to fully understand and manage the myriad, complex accounting and business-related issues of an established land-grant, research University, in partnership with other institutional leaders.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Personal Characteristics:
*Bachelor’s degree in finance, public administration, business administration, accounting or an equivalent field; *CPA, CMA, CFA or equivalent certification; *A minimum of five (5) years experience in college, university, government accounting, with five (5) years in a management position supervising staff; *Experience as a primary financial officer in a higher education institution or within a complex non-profit agency; *Minimum of ten (10+) years of progressively responsible financial, management, and supervisory experience in a complex organization, which includes designing, installing and maintaining complex computerized accounting systems, records and procedures; establishing internal controls; analyzing and interpreting financial information and reports and recommending management action; maintaining budgets in integrated financial accounting systems preparing financial management reports, complex consolidated financial statements, and schedules requiring financial analysis; and preparing narrative reports; *Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of accounting theory, principles and practices; *Demonstrated leadership, communication, team building, staff building and organizational skills within a complex and diverse organization; *Demonstrated working knowledge of GAAP and GASB pronouncements; *Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state financial regulations; *Strong analytical skills and the proven ability to develop creative approaches to complex financial issues; *Proven success effecting change in a complex organization; *Excellent oral and written communication skills; *Ability to present complex information to various audiences, such as governing boards. *Ability to interact collegially with staff at various levels in the institution; *Ability to be a self-starter, with a pro-active attitude towards tasks, strong project management skills, and the ability to work under pressure of strict periodic deadlines.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: *Advanced degree in business administration, finance, accounting, public administration, or related discipline; *Ten years of experience in higher education; *Experience with the BANNER finance system; *Experience in overseeing the procurement function; *Experience working with land grant University operations; *Active participation in professional organizations related to accounting, business, and/or higher education;
About the University of Idaho Founded in 1889, the University of Idaho is the state’s flagship higher-education institution and its principal graduate education and research university, bringing insight and innovation to the state, the nation and the world. University researchers attract nearly $100 million in research grants and contracts each year; the University of Idaho is the only institution in the state to earn the prestigious Carnegie Foundation classification for high research activity. The university’s student population includes first-generation college students and ethnically diverse scholars. Offering more than 130 degree options in 10 colleges, the university combines the strengths of a large university with the intimacy of small learning communities. For more information, visit www.uidaho.edu.
To enrich education through diversity, the University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Contact
Information: Contact: To receive consideration, complete the online application including a letter of qualification, resume and a list of professional references. Review of applications will begin May 25, 2010 and continue until a suitable applicant pool is identified. Inquiries regarding the application process may be made to Debbie Eisinger, Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Finance and Administration, by email at debbiee@uidaho.edu.
