Senior Director of Strategic Finance and Analytics
The New School
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Posted: 12-Jul-23
Location: New York, New York
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: JR103780
The Senior Director, Strategic Finance and Analytics (âœSenior Directorâ) is an innovative, creative and consultative partner who works collaboratively across the university to support strategic planning, analysis, and decision support in a variety of administrative and academic areas including but not limited to strategic enrollment management and student success, program portfolio analysis and optimization, faculty affairs, market analysis, and operations. This position works closely with the Provostâ™s Office and while the Senior Director reports directly to the CFO, this position also has a dotted-line report to the Vice Provost of Institutional Research and Decision Support.Â
The New School is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and particularly seeks applications from members of underrepresented groups, as well as candidates who share this commitment.Â
RESPONSIBILITIES
Design, build and test integrated financial models for transaction decision related-projects or forecasting purposes for university stakeholders.
Strategically analyze internal and external risks, as well as work with leaders from across campus to create financial models and support the decision-making process.
In collaboration with Accounting Operations and Budgeting and Planning teams, develop pro forma financial analysis for administrative and academic units
Develop predictive models to support revenue and expense planning for near and long term strategy and operations
In collaboration with the Institutional Research and Decision Support team, ensure analysis and models related to student, program, faculty, and other academic areas are in-line with Institutional Research and Decision Support data definitions and best practices for data usage and access
Create and support the development of market research used to inform program and course development and redevelopment with the Office of Curriculum, Learning, and Academic Affairs
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelorâ™s degree in accounting, finance, analytics or a related field
Minimum of 10 years of related experience
Higher Education experience
Strong analytical and modeling skills with proven ability to communicate complex information in accessible terms for a variety of stakeholders, including executive-level staff
Knowledge of data structures
Commitment to clarity, transparency, accountability and high standards of excellence
Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain collegial and trusting relationships and build unity around difficult issues
Proven experience managing projects
Demonstrated experience in fostering and creating equity and promoting inclusive diversity
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
MBA or graduate degree in a related field
Familiarity with Workday, Banner, Tableau as well as SQL
Previous experience in student affairs, enrollment management, or as a finance/administrative position in a schoolÂ
WORK MODE
Hybrid/Remote - Employees hired for this position primarily work remotely with the occasional on-campus presence required with advanced notice. Employees in this role will also be expected to use their best judgment to be on campus when necessary in order to best fulfill the responsibilities of their job descriptions.Â
The New School, a leading university in downtown New York City, offers degree and nondegree academic programs in design, the social sciences, the liberal arts, management, the arts, and media. Students benefit from small classes, superior resources, and renowned faculty members who practice what they teach. Continuing education courses and public programs place the university at the center of New York’s cultural and intellectual life.