Financial and Operations Manager - School of Professional and Continuing Education
Financial and Operations Manager - School of Professional and Continuing Education
Working Title: Financial and Operations Manager - School of Professional and Continuing Education
State Role Title: Financial Services Specialist II
Position Type: Full-time Staff (Classified)
Position Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime
College/Division: School of Professional & Continuing Education
Department: 100066 - Professional & Continuing Education
Pay Band: 5
Pay Rate: Pay Range
Specify Range or Amount: 58,000 - 61,000
Is this a JMU only position? No
Is this a grant-funded position? No
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No
Beginning Review Date: 07/03/2026
General Information
JMU's School of Professional and Continuing Education (SPCE) fosters learning across lifespans through transformative education and enrichment. SPCE offers a range of programs, including youth camps, adult degree completion, professional and workforce development, and lifelong learning, as well as partners with academic units across JMU to support a number of online or off-campus degree and certificate programs.
SPCE seeks a Finance and Operations Manager to provide strategic oversight and guidance on all of SPCE's fiscal processes, including budgeting, fiscal reporting, reconciliation, and forecasting. As a self-supporting unit, SPCE's financial operations are complex, dynamic, and multi-faceted, and we are seeking an experienced fiscal manager to advise and support SPCE leadership in financial and revenue generating activities.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the School of Professional & Continuing Education's (SPCE) self-supporting financial and operational portfolio. This position serves as the school's chief financial and operations strategist, shaping long-term fiscal planning, resource allocation, and operational effectiveness in alignment with JMU's mission and SPCE's strategic plan.
Qualifications
- Fiscal management experience, including reporting, audits, reconciliation, and budgeting
- Exceptional skills in Excel, data management, and forecasting
- Experience in human resources and supervision
- Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and visual)
- Strong attention to detail, and ability to present complex data to multiple stakeholders
Additional considerations: Experience in higher education; Experience with state purchasing systems and regulations; Experience with PeopleSoft Student Administration, HR, and Finance
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