Discover Your Career at Emory University Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community. Description Reporting directly to the Dean of the Rollins School of Public Health (RSPH), with a dual reporting relationship to the Senior Vice Provost for Academic Finance and Operations and the SVP/Enterprise Chief Financial Officer, provides strategic vision, financial leadership, and operational stewardship for the RSPH. The position oversees school-level financial services, human resources, fulfillment services, information technology, and research administration and is the official responsible for unit business decisions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The leadership role has the responsibility for a budget of $220M and an organization of approximately 400 staff, 200 faculty, and 1200 students. Serves on the school's executive committee as a senior leader in policy and decision making and alignment with strategic plan and the school's tripartite mission of education, research, and practice. Serves as a trusted advisor on financial strategy regarding financial trends, risks and opportunities, and interprets the impact on decisions.

FINANCE:

Provides leadership in annual and long-range financial planning and management. Advises the Dean on all matters related to finance, budget planning, and resource allocation. Partners with department chairs to support their strategic initiatives and funding needs. Develops financial models and coordinates with Student Services on enrollment, tuition, and scholarship impacts as well as new programs and degrees. Provides financial and variance reports. Campus liaison for finance and business operations. Takes leadership in the development of financial dashboards, reports, and budget presentations.

HUMAN RESOURCES

Ensures efficiency and compliance in all aspects of HR for the division including recruitment, compensation, employee relations, retention, and employee compliance with university policies and procedures. Ensures compliance with all university policies, federal and state laws and regulations. Implements and evaluates annual merit increases. Partners with department chairs and unit directors on equity and retention concerns, developing action plans, including appropriate competitive equity analysis with appropriate market data. Collaborates with central HR and manages employee relations recommendations and concerns.

FULFILLMENT SERVICES

(BUILDING

OPERATIONS

): Oversees facilities management of all RSPH buildings, monitors and facilitates all maintenance for day-to-day operations and renovation projects for master planning. Collaborates with Campus Services on building operations and the development and management of capital projects. Allocates and assigns space to departments and reviews utilization. Sponsors and serves on the space committee.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Oversees information technology services, evaluates future needs and ensures IT meets the overall needs of RSPH. Prioritizes requests and ensures alignment with the revenue generating components of the RSPH strategic plan and goals.

RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION

Oversees school level research administrative functions ensuring appropriate resourcing to ensure research administration continuity. Coordinates with central Office of Research Administration on fiscal, regulatory, and contractual compliance. Completes school level review for proposals being submitted. Documents and reviews faculty effort plans. Engages in planning and problem-solving for departments and centers submitting large grants.

STAFF SUPERVISION AND DEVELOPMENT

Meets weekly with all direct reports and hosts a quarterly directors meeting. Sponsors the staff council. Oversees and coordinates the staff development series for the school.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

MBA or related master's degree and 10 years of progressive accounting, financial or related experience, ideally in a higher education setting. Management experience required.

NOTE:

Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee. #LI-MR1 Additional Details Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322.

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