Details
Posted: 10-Sep-23
Location: Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Boston College IntroductionFounded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,484 full-time undergraduates and 5,250 graduate and professional students. Ranked 35 among national universities, Boston College has 888 full-time and 1,281 FTE faculty, 2,711 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.5 billion.
Job DescriptionAssistant Director, Operations and Finance
Office of the Dean
Lynch School of Education and Human Development
The Assistant Director, Operations and Finance will serve an essential role for the Lynch School and Human Development Dean's Office and will report directly to the Associate Dean, Finance & Administration. The position will be responsible for multiple functions and will support the Associate Deans with managing day-to-day operations; assisting in the preparation of budgets and monthly reviews; fiscal tracking, reconciliation, and reporting; operation-related policies and procedures; human resources transactions; and data management for research and academic affairs. The position will support multiple areas for the Dean's Office to create and drive a data-driven environment and enable strategic decision-making.
The Assistant Director will manage the administrative needs of the Dean's Office by ensuring superior communication and coordination of calendars/schedules. This role will provide a critical operating foundation for the successful fulfillment of the Dean's Office and LSEHD mission. He or she will serve a vital role in developing, interpreting, and implementing policies and procedures with a proactive stance on continuous improvement..
$61,650 - $ 77,050 annualized, commensurate with experience
RequirementsThe ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of 5 years of progressive responsibility in finance, and/or operations or administrative management
Demonstrated knowledge in accounting, budget management, and forecasting
Demonstrated operational excellence, financial acumen and problem-solving skills, including technical problems
Strong and effective communication and organization skills
Ability to prioritize, work independently, and meet deadlines
Demonstrated self-starter and results-oriented abilities with a strong work ethic
Ability to think creatively and strategically while translating to actionable plans
High degree of discretion; experience managing confidential information
Ability to set, implement, and adhere to new policies and procedures
Collaborative style with a demonstrated superior customer service attitude
Committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace
Strong computer skills with high a level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; proficiency using Google Suite
Knowledge of HR policies and procedures preferred
Experience with Peoplesoft HR and Financials preferred
Closing StatementBoston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:
- Tuition remission for Employees
- Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
- Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Low-Cost Life Insurance
- Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
- Paid Holidays Annually
- Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
- Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook
Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process. Boston College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. In concert with our Jesuit, Catholic mission, Boston College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications for women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans. To learn more about how BC supports diversity and inclusion throughout the university please visit the Office for Institutional Diversity at https://www.bc.edu/offices/diversity.
Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination.
