Director of Finance & Administration

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience in administrative and financial management, or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Demonstrated financial expertise and experience in accounting, budget planning, and financial forecasting.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills, including staff management, development, mentorship, and conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated ability to manage administrative, technical, financial, and operational needs of an organization with multiple teams, programs, services, and/or client profiles.

• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills across modalities, interpersonally and in writing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong expertise in business and management computer applications and databases.
• Ability to manage time to achieve multiple overlapping and distinct tasks while meeting short- and long-term deadlines.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proactive approach to communication and to continuous improvement of individual and unit processes and products.

*Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

In addition, preferred qualifications include:

• Knowledge of higher education financial systems, administration, procurement processes, regulatory requirements, and policies.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate and plan for tax, legal, financial, and HR/employment related considerations related to staff and academic appointments and programs.
• Demonstrated interest and experience working with student, faculty/educator, and staff populations that are highly diverse in terms of, for example, races and ethnicities, languages of origin, nationalities, religions, life histories and circumstances (e.g., families, households, first generation/continuing generation in college), ages, socioeconomic backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities, disabilities, and interests.

About the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education (VPUE)

For undergraduates, VPUE is the nexus for programs and initiatives that help students define and achieve their intellectual ambitions at Stanford. These include investigative introductory courses taught by esteemed faculty, targeted classes in writing and rhetoric, undergraduate research support, academic advising and mentoring, overseas and off-campus study programs, and undergraduate scholarships and fellowships. For faculty, VPUE serves as a principal conduit for furthering interaction with undergraduates and discovering ways in which working with students can enrich one’s research agenda. VPUE advocates for undergraduate education in collaboration with faculty, departments and schools across Stanford. All VPUE resources are dedicated to involving faculty with the undergraduate experience, connecting students with phenomenal opportunities and fully realizing a liberal education at Stanford.

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The mission of the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education (VPUE) is to partner with Stanford faculty, staff, and students to produce and educate knowledgeable, engaged citizens and creative, confident leaders for our future world.  

VPUE advocates for and supports diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging at Stanford through our teaching, policies, programming, and partnerships across the university. VPUE seeks to create a work environment motivated and shaped by the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, in which all staff explicitly and mindfully act to implement these principles. We seek a work environment which values input from all, transparency and openness in decision-making, and respectful and supportive engagement.

Why Stanford is for You 

Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms.  Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world.  Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven individuals to impact the future of our legacy.  Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

• Freedom to grow.  We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or course auditing opportunities. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.

• A caring culture.  We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.

• A healthier you.  Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities.  We also provide excellent health care benefits.

• Discovery and fun.  Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.

• Enviable resources.  Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more!

*Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to work for an organization that nurtures diversity, respect, professional development and a comfortable work-life fit, we invite you to explore this opportunity and apply online at:http://stanfordcareers.stanford.edu.

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Please submit (1) a resume and (2) a cover letter of no more than two pages length that addresses the key experiences that have prepared you to be successful in this role, your vision for effective administrative and financial systems in a unit like CTL, and what strategies and approaches you would use to achieve that vision.