Director of Academic Finance, Strategy
7 days ago
Franklin & Marshall College is a residential college dedicated to excellence in undergraduate liberal education. Its aims are to inspire in young people of high promise and diverse backgrounds a genuine and enduring love for learning, to teach them to read, write, and think critically, to instill in them the capacity for both independent and collaborative action, and to educate them to explore and understand the natural, social, and cultural worlds in which they live. In so doing, the College seeks to foster in its students' qualities of intellect, creativity, and character, that they may live fulfilling lives and contribute meaningfully to their occupations, their communities, and their world.
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Job Description:
Franklin & Marshall College is recruiting for a full-time Director of Academic Finance, Strategy, & Planning.
Job Details:
- Location: F&M Campus - Lancaster, PA
- Classification: Full-time, Exempt. May require evenings and weekends.
- Schedule: 40 hours, Monday - Friday.
- Reports to: Provost/Dean of the Faculty
- Department: Office of the Provost
- Approved salary range: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00
Reporting to the Provost/Dean of the Faculty, The Director of Academic Finance, Strategy, & Planning is responsible for guiding the strategic allocation of academic resources, financial planning processes, and supporting budget related decision-making across academic departments. This position serves as a partner to the Provost and other members of the Provost's office, ensuring financial sustainability and strategic alignment of Franklin & Marshall's academic mission.
Essential Functions:
- Lead the development, analysis, and oversight of the academic affairs budget.
- Work closely with the Provost/Dean of the Faculty and Associate Deans to align financial planning with institutional strategic goals and academic priorities.
- Lead the development of financial and logistical strategies for new academic programs, interdisciplinary initiatives, and institutional partnerships.
- In close partnership with the Office of Finance, direct annual budget planning, monitoring, and reporting for academic departments within Academic Affairs operations.
- Provide reporting on budgeting, resource allocation, expenditures, and grants for the Office of Provost. Approve expenditures and reimbursement requests.
- Manage carryforward and endowment funds under the academic affairs hierarchy and identify areas where such funds are being underutilized.
- Aid in integrating academic data into strategic planning by collaborating with Provost Office colleagues (including Institutional Research), Enrollment Management, and other key offices Work with the Provost/Dean of the Faculty to support academic program review, prioritization, and resource reallocation based on data-informed insights.
- Work closely with the Office of Human Resources on budget related hiring procedures for grant hiring, faculty, adjuncts, visiting faculty, and other higher level hiring practices for Academic Affairs.
- Foster strong relationships with Deans, department chairs and administrative leaders to ensure accountability in financial and strategic planning.
- All other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, Higher Education Administration, or a related field.
- At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in financial planning, budgeting, or strategic analysis.
- Proven leadership and project management skills.
- Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Google Suite Products (Docs, Gmail, Sheets, Slides, Drive)
- Evidence of a commitment to community and belonging.
- Successful interview.
- Successful completion of background checks.
- 7 or more years of experience with financial planning, budgeting, or strategic analysis in a Higher Education setting.
- Experience with Banner and other similar database management systems.
- Experience working directly with or in an academic affairs division, academic budgeting, or within an Office of the Provost.
Additional Information:
Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of reference checks, a criminal background verification, and verification of credentials. The College will coordinate these verifications.
Full-time members of the Franklin & Marshall College professional staff receive competitive starting pay and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health coverage, dental, vision, generous retirement savings plan contributions, education benefits for employees, spouses and dependent children, and enjoy access to all College facilities including dining venues to suit all tastes, recreation and fitness facilities, and libraries, plus access to College performances, lectures, and events. To learn more about our Benefits, please visit our Benefits Page.
Franklin & Marshall College is committed to having an inclusive campus community where all members are treated with dignity and respect. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the College does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender/gender-identity, sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, genetic information, family or marital status, sexual orientation, or any other protected class.
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