Director Of Finance & Administration - Remote | Wfh

We are an established and prestigious research center dedicated to advancing education in various domains. Our center has grown from its roots in arts education to encompass a diverse range of inquiries, including intelligence, creativity, and ethics. Our team of 16 Principal Investigators operates both nationally and internationally, collaborating across educational institutions, cultural organizations, and digital platforms. We are committed to fostering innovative thinking and knowledge dissemination, facilitated by events like annual summer institutes, professional development programs, and online courses. We're seeking a Director of Administration to contribute to our growth journey.
Reporting to the Co-Directors, the Director of Administration is a pivotal role responsible for the following key areas:
Financial Leadership (70%)
Collaborate with the Director to define strategic financial goals, manage fundraising efforts, and oversee administrative objectives for our research center.
Act as a crucial member of the Leadership Team and participate in the Executive Committee.
Formulate and maintain a comprehensive financial model to project income from grants, donations, and revenue streams, while effectively allocating resources to support 25 active projects and the center as a whole.
Provide comprehensive oversight of the center's financial landscape, including an annual budget of $8.5 million, payroll management, pre- and post-award activities for grants and agreements, budget creation, and financial forecasting.
Ensure the center attains its financial targets, encompassing trade balance considerations and administrative costs.
Uphold compliance with University and School financial regulations.
People Development (20%)
Play a strategic role in staffing decisions and the creation of new positions, aligning resources with the evolving needs of the center.
Identify growth opportunities for staff, including Principal Investigators, and offer recommendations for role enhancements.
Provide mentorship to Principal Investigators, aiding their understanding of financial and administrative responsibilities, particularly in the context of sponsored funds and institutional policies.
Effectively manage personnel matters, collaborating with stakeholders and Human Resources to address concerns.
Operational Excellence (10%)
Anticipate and manage the changing spatial requirements of our dynamic portfolio of research projects.
Collaborate with the Director to identify and address information technology needs, focusing on data security protocols.
Cultivate and lead a dedicated Core Staff team responsible for delivering seamless office operations and administrative support to our Directors, Principal Investigators, staff, and students.
Qualifications And Experience
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
A minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience.
Additional Qualifications And Skills
A Bachelor's degree complemented by 8+ years of progressively responsible experience at a senior level, encompassing financial and administrative domains such as strategic financial planning and budget management.
Preferred: Master's degree; prior experience in a finance capacity within a university or nonprofit context; familiarity with financial and programmatic expectations of major foundations, encompassing grants and donations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel.
Exceptional interpersonal skills, demonstrated leadership experience, and effective written and verbal communication abilities.
If you're an accomplished professional eager to contribute to the evolution of education research within a supportive and innovative environment, we invite you to apply. Join us as we collectively shape the future of learning and discovery.
Salary: $ 18.00 28.00 Per Hour