"Chief Financial and Administrative Officer (CFAO)/Chief of Staff"

Position Information

The Chief Financial and Administrative Officer (CFAO)/Chief of Staff participates with other higher-level managers to establish strategic plans and objectives. Makes decisions on operational matters and ensures achievement of objectives for a large college or operating unit with a direct impact on a major segment of the organization, or with significant multi-organizational or multi-institutional influence. Reviews and approves recommendations for operational planning and control. Erroneous decisions will have serious impact on the overall success of the department, division and/or the organization.

The salary range for this position is $143,000.00 to $285,000.00 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $249,500.00 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, UCR is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required
• Master's Degree in business administration or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred

Experience Requirements

• 10 - 15 years of related experience. Required
• Demonstrated leadership experience in strategic planning, policy development, forecasting, resource analysis and management, and budgeting to meet unique goals Required
• Recent University of California experience. Preferred
• Minimum of five years of recent, progressive responsible experience in a higher education or similar environment. Preferred
• Previous supervisory/managerial experience. Preferred

Special Conditions

• Must pass a background check. Required
• Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations. Required

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced skills in strategy development, systems planning and change management.
• Excellent leadership abilities to oversee multiple functions or departments through subordinate managers.
• Advanced knowledge of administrative management theory and ability to translate knowledge into practice.
• Excellent ability to establish metrics for department and employee goals which measure effectiveness of contributions to efficient operations of department.
• Advanced project management skills, including the capability to manage capital projects.
• Excellent skills to work collaboratively and act persuasively in sensitive situations; skills in conflict management techniques.
• Skills in establishing and implementing customer service standards. Excellent ability to establish metrics for department and employee goals which measure effectiveness of contributions to efficient operations of department.
• Advanced knowledge of financial analysis and reporting techniques; human resources and risk management planning; accounting and payroll.
• Strong knowledge of common organization-specific and other computer application programs.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in strategic planning, policy development, forecasting, resource analysis and management,and budgeting to meet unique goals
• Demonstrated ability to interact and communicate effectively and professionally using tact and diplomacy, both orally and in writing, with faculty, staff, students, administrative officials, and the community at large regarding policy, procedures, human resource, financial and operational issues.
• Ability to make independent decisions, analyze situations, solve problems and initiate actions for the effective management of a large and complex organization on a variety of issues.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a management team and to identify and resolve organizational challenges working effectively with a diverse population of students, staff, and faculty.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in strategic and tactical planning and proven ability to integrate budgetary and financial data into the planning process to include preparing and/or reporting of findings.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in human resources and payroll policies and procedures, including recruitment and selection of staff, supervision, performance management, employee development and training, employee relations and office reorganization. FLSA standards.
• Knowledge & experience of business and accounting operations in a large, complex, multi-faceted organization, including knowledge of relevant regulations and standards to satisfactorily meet reporting requirements for financial activities (e.g. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)), OMG Circulars, & the principles of fund accounting and of governing internal controls.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of Microsoft applications, including Excel, Word, Access, Visio, SharePoint, data bases, or other electronic systems
• Skill in selecting, offering assignments, and coaching employees of a diverse workforce for development purposes that integrate personal and professional development with organizational needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of university administrative policies, procedures, and systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Determines and establishes organizational structures and supervisory relationships; often responsible for managing a major segment of the organization. 25%
• Makes decisions on administrative or operational matters and ensures achievement of operation's objectives (operational and budget processes, academic and/or staff FTE, finance, recharge administration, fundraising, human resources, IT and space planning).

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