Assistant Director of Finance and Operations

3 weeks ago

Stanford, California, United States Stanford University Full time

About the Role


The Department of Theater and Performance Studies at Stanford University is seeking an Assistant Director of Finance and Operations to provide high-quality financial and administrative support to faculty, staff, and graduate students.


Responsibilities



  • Implement, administer, and evaluate day-to-day activities of the unit, function, or program by identifying and executing tasks and objectives, making recommendations that impact policies and programs, and assigning resources to achieve the program's goals.
  • Collect and analyze data; create reports; review and explain trends; formulate and evaluate alternative solutions and or recommendations to achieve the goals of the program or function.
  • Analyze and interpret policies; develop, revise and implement procedures for programs or function.
  • Represent the program or function as the key contact and subject matter expert within the department, unit or school. Commit resources a provide information and or training. May also represent the program or function to extend internal stakeholders and constituencies.
  • Organize and/or participate in outreach activities that may include developing communications and training, planning/promoting events and / or conferences.
  • May participate in the development of budgets and monitor and approve expenditures. May perform limited forecasting and provide recommendations that determine the budget.
  • May direct staff to perform various tasks and assignments.
  • May also supervise staff.

Requirements



  • Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize own work and multi-task.
  • Demonstrated excellent organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to take initiative and ownership of projects.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to routinely and independently exercise sound judgment in making decisions.
  • Demonstrated experience working independently and as part of a team.
  • Relevant subject matter knowledge.
  • Ability to direct the work of others for jobs requiring supervision.

About Stanford


Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.


At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

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