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Job Description
University of West Florida Division of Student Affairs Executive Director ofFinance and Operations #103920 The University of West Florida, located in Pensacola, Florida, invites applications for thefull-time position of: Executive Director of Finance and Operations - 103920
Job Summary:
Serves as theDivision of Student Affairs' senior financial and operational strategist. Provides oversight of all financial planning, forecasting, andresource allocation across all funding sources including E&G, A&S, auxiliary, foundation, and student fee funds. Leads divisionaloperational infrastructure including HR processes, purchasing, travel, and space coordination through direct supervision of finance andoperations staff. Reporting directly to the Vice President, this position acts as a key advisor to the division's executive leadership teamon long-range financial strategy, risk management, and resource alignment with divisional priorities.
MinimumQualifications:
Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and six years of directly related professional experience;or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and eight years of directly related professional experience.
Position Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience with financial planning and analysis for the development of multi-yearfinancial models, forecasts, and scenario planning.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in businessadministration, public administration, higher education administration, finance, accounting, information systems, or a related field. Experience in higher education or another large complex organization. Experience with higher education fund sourcesincluding Education & General (E&G), Activity & Service (A&S) fees, auxiliaries, foundation accounts, grants, or student feeoperations. Experience with financial forecasting, dashboard development, strategic planning, and operational assessment. Experience overseeing operational support areas such as technology support services, HR operations, purchasing, compliance, orfacilities/space coordination. Experience leading organizational process improvement and operational efficiencyinitiatives. Experience presenting financial and operational information to executive leadership.
Salary:
$115,000 - $125,000 Preferred response date is: July 8, 2026 However, applications willbe accepted until the position is filled. For the complete announcement and position description, including qualifications andexperience, and to apply please visit https://uwf.edu/offices/human-resources/careers/ .Applicants are required to attach a cover letter, resume, list of professional references, and Statement of Advising to the onlineapplication. The University of West Florida is located in Pensacola, the crown jewel of Florida's beautiful Emerald Coast, knownworldwide for its pristine white-sand beaches. The area is famous for its pleasant climate and location on the Gulf of America and enjoys acomparatively low cost of living. The campus is situated on a 1,600-acre nature preserve where over 14,000 students enjoy the benefits ofsmall classes and personal attention from their professors. The University of West Florida is an EqualOpportunity/Access/Disabled/Veteran employer. Any individual requiring special accommodation to apply is requested to advise UWF bycontacting UWF Human Resources at 1-850-474-2694. A criminal background check is required for successful candidates. E-Verify is requiredfor employment. All applications for employment at the University are subject to Florida public records law.
