Director, Finance & Operations

Division of Pre-College & Undergraduate Programs

Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Division of Pre-College and Undergraduate Programs is responsible for developing and

offering non-credit and credit courses and programs for 6000 high school students, as well as

Brown University undergraduate and Visiting Students from other institutions. Students

participate in programs on Brown University’s Providence campus, as well as online and in other

locations. Within the Division there are teams of staff who are responsible for marketing,

admissions, enrollment, academic content, instructional delivery, student life, finance, human

resources, payroll, and the various policies and protocols associated with this work. The staff

works closely with colleagues from across the University to ensure success, including the

Enrollment Division, Office of Information Technology (OIT), Office of University

Communications, Division of Campus Life, and Facilities.

Reporting to the Associate Dean of Finance & Administration, the Director of Finance &

Operations is a critical member of the Finance & Operations team. The Director manages the

staff responsible for multiple critical tasks, including instructional program support, finance

operations, seasonal hiring and building operations. The Director serves as HR Business Partner

for seasonal positions and oversees the HR functions for all programs (700+ seasonal positions

filled annually). The Director oversees day to day financial operations for the division including

purchasing, expense reimbursements, supply ordering, purchasing card activity and contracts

management. The Director ensures logistical support for programs, instructors, courses, and

services offered through the division, providing opportunities to develop and improve

processes, policies, and service.

The Director will support the Associate Dean, and other divisional staff to strategically plan for

new initiatives (as both pilots, and sustained activities), future directions and long-term growth

within the division.

The Director works closely with several University partners to ensure success in all programming

and internal operations including but not limited to Human Resources, Controller’s Office,

Accounts Payable, Office of Financial Strategy & Planning, Dean of the Faculty, Facilities,

Telecommunications, Academic Departments, Schools, Centers, and Institutes.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Oversee and direct day-to-day financial operations (35%)
• Oversight of all seasonal Human Resources functions, Human Resources Business

Partner (35%)

• Supervise Finance & Operations staff (20%)
• Oversight of day to day building operations. Other duties as assigned (10%)

Please note that this position is classified as Hybrid Eligible.

QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and 7 years related experience, preferably in higher education setting,

or the equivalent combination of experience and education required.

• Management experience required.
• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to do detail-oriented work.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and communicate projects, priorities and goals.
• High level knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Google Apps for Education.
• Ability to troubleshoot in a high-volume, fast-moving and dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work across organizational units on campus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Public speaking and presentation skills

preferred.

• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously while

collaborating with others.

• Excellent judgment; experience handling highly confidential data.
• Possess a willingness and ability to support and promote a diverse and inclusive campus

community.

ADA PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must remain in stationary position for long periods of time at desk or computer
• Requires moving around campus
• Requires occasionally standing, sitting, walking; using hands to finger, handle, or feel

objects, tools or controls; reaching with hands and arms; climbing stairs; hearing; talking

• Requires frequently moving about inside the office to access printer, files, and other

materials/equipment

• Operates a computer and other office equipment
• Some travel may be required
• Typically lift/carry/push/pull 10-20 pounds

REQUIRED DATA

All offers of employment are contingent upon consent to criminal background screening check

satisfactory to Brown.

In order to maintain 90% or greater universal vaccination rates on campus, all newly hired

employees at Brown University must receive the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine before

they begin work and must also receive a COVID-19 booster within thirty (30) days of

becoming eligible unless they are approved for a medical or religious exemption. For more

information, please visit the Healthy Brown site.

**PLEASE NOTE: A COMPLETE APPLICATION CONSISTS OF A COVER LETTER & RESUME**

To Apply, please use this link to directly view the position on Brown’s Career Site:

https://brown.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/staff-careers-brown/job/Director--Finance---

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Brown University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community;

as an EEO/AA employer, Brown considers applicants for employment without regard to, and

does not discriminate on the basis of, gender, race, protected veteran status, disability, or any

other legally protected status.

About Brown (Please visit our website and get to know us better at: www.brown.edu )

Located in historic Providence, Rhode Island and founded in 1764, Brown University is the

seventh-oldest college in the United States. Brown is an independent, coeducational Ivy League

institution comprising undergraduate and graduate programs, plus the Alpert Medical School,

School of Public Health, School of Engineering, and the School of Professional Studies.

With its talented and motivated student body and accomplished faculty, Brown is a leading

research university that maintains a particular commitment to exceptional undergraduate

instruction. Brown’s vibrant, diverse campus community consists of about 4,500 staff and

faculty, 6,200 undergraduates, 2,000 graduate students, 490 medical school students, more

than 5,000 summer, visiting, and online students, and over 700 faculty members. Brown

students come from all 50 states and more than 115 countries. Brown is frequently recognized

for its global reach, many cultural events, numerous campus groups and activities, active

community service programs, highly competitive athletics, and beautiful facilities located in a

richly historic urban setting.