Director of Administration, Business & Finance

Overview

Reporting to the Dean of the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment (CFWE), oversees all administrative, fiscal and business operations, including Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Communications, and CFWE facilities/space management.

Responsibilities

• Exercises primary responsibility over the strategic budgeting, reporting, and monitoring of all financial matters within the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment.
• Provides financial reporting and strategic analysis for funding activities, project accounting, and state and federal appropriations, including budgeting and financial oversight for the Solon Dixon Forestry Education Center and the Kreher Preserve and Nature Center.
• Advises and assists the Dean and CFWE leadership on complex fiscal matters, budget considerations, strategic planning, project management, and other administrative matters.
• Provides strategic oversight and administrative leadership for finance, information technology, communications, and the Kreher Preserve and Nature Center.
• Develops and implements fiscal policies and procedures which ensure that generally accepted accounting principles, regulations governing grants, proposals and other contractual agreements, Federal and State regulations, and Auburn University guidelines are employed.
• Counsels senior management on short-term and long-term financial objectives, policies, and actions.
• Provides leadership to the administrative and support staff which may include delegating work, ensuring accurate and timely completion, and resolving complex and non-routine issues.
• Serves as facilities manager for the building and infrastructure. Serves as a central operations manager, ensuring day-to-day operations run smoothly and efficiently.
• Directs and oversees grant proposal submission, and ensures compliance by providing pre-and post award oversight and guidance to principal investigators and administrative staff.
• Oversees the Human Resources function and related activities for the College of Forestry, Wildlife, and Environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field and 6 years of experience in accounting, financial management, contracts and grants, and business operations.
• Must have 3 years of experience supervising or mentoring employees.