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Civic Engagement Office of the Vice President for Civic Engagement

About the Department

At the University of Chicago, civic engagement is an institution-wide commitment that encompasses our contributions to the enrichment of human life through research and education, our work to increase economic opportunities on the South Side, and our support for the open exchange of ideas with our broader community. Our relationship and engagement with the City of Chicago was of critical importance at the time of our founding and continues to guide the University\'s contributions to the city and the South Side today. The University approaches civic engagement in a comprehensive and deliberate way: we approach civic engagement as a University-wide commitment that furthers our core mission of research and education and reflects our core values; we build meaningful, mutually-beneficial partnerships that increase civic participation, expand educational access, and create economic and social opportunity; we apply an interdisciplinary approach that brings our best thinking across multiple domains to advance innovative initiatives that enrich human life in our city; we solve real world problems with rigor by supporting our faculty, students, staff, and alumni to engage with the community and the world around them as they address the most pressing urban challenges and build evidence-based solutions; and we measure and communicate our impact, sharing what we are doing and learning as we partner with others to contribute to the public good.

Job Summary

The Office of Civic Engagement (OCE) is seeking a talented and experienced Director of Financial Administration to provide strategic financial leadership and analysis to support the programs and initiatives of the department. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Strategic Initiatives, the Director of Financial Administration oversees financial operations. This includes budgeting, financial planning and reporting, procurement, revenue generation, human resources, and compliance. This role collaborates closely with senior leadership and operational teams to ensure effective financial management and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Prepares financial statements, activity reports, and forecasts, providing direction on budgeting and accounting responsibilities, with a focus on optimizing use of the financial platforms.
• Leads the development and coordination of financial planning and reporting, including the creation of financial models to support decision-making within the department\'s leadership.
• Collaborates with OCE leadership to provide budget guidance, spending analysis, and revenue projections, utilizing expertise in the institution\'s financial systems.
• Establishes and implements guidelines and procedures for departmental reporting to ensure compliance and streamline processes within the university\'s financial systems.
• Stays updated on university procedures, system updates, and compliance requirements, particularly within the financial systems landscape.
• Works in collaboration with the University\'s Research Administration team to administer, track, and manage OCE\'s grants and contractual obligations.
• Reviews accounts to identify inconsistencies and recommend strategies to address financial issues, leveraging an understanding of University\'s financial systems.
• Represents the department\'s financial interests in interactions with internal and external stakeholders, including the Budget Office and Financial Services Office, while utilizing knowledge of the organization\'s financial systems.
• Partners with the central HR Business Partner for OCE as it relates to talent management and compliance with the University\'s job architecture.

Core Competencies:

Ability to translate financial data into actionable insights and anticipate trends.

Demonstrated ability to navigate complex environments, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality.

Proficiency in financial principles, practices, and applications, including budgeting, planning, and reporting within the organization\'s financial ecosystem.

Strong financial modeling skills within financial platforms.

Excellent analytical and organizational abilities, with a focus on maximizing efficiency within financial systems.

Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, essential for collaboration within the financial community.

Collaborative work style with strong consultative skills, facilitating effective engagement with financial stakeholders.

Experience working with senior university officials within the financial environment.

Ability to work independently and manage projects with minimal supervision, while navigating financial systems.

Strategic thinking and ability to translate strategic objectives into operational plans, considering the financial landscape.

Flexibi