Assistant Director of Administrative Services

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Position Summary:

Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply!

The Florida Atlantic Police Department in Boca Raton, Florida, is seeking an Assistant Director of Administrative Services.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• The incumbent of this position is the business manager for the Police Department and acts as the liaison with the budget office. The incumbent must provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Police Chief, which involves managing human resources (HR partner) and controlling all fiscal operations, telecommunications, records, and other support functions.
• Must have an accounting background, experience with budget forecasting, and budget management.
• Develop and administer the department's annual budget, all contracts and grants, and the foundation account, prepare accurate financial reports on the status of operations, monitor and approve expenditures, direct and implement fiscal adjustments as necessary, and assist with grant development.
• Coordinate and administer all personnel-related activities to include recruiting, hiring, training, motivating, and evaluating personnel; department payroll; Criminal Justice Incentive Program payments (CJIP).
• Oversee purchasing and central supply activities, arrange facility maintenance, and direct the administration and documentation of records.
• Responsible for local and federal audits; Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) audits; FDLE updates in Automated Training Management Systems; department office management.
• Plan, develop, and implement department policies for the support workforce. Initiate procedures and controls to promote communication and adequate information flow, identify, formulate, and implement improvement opportunities.
• Provide administrative support as needed to the Chief and other command staff.
• Perform job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

FAU Benefits and Perks 

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• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more. 

• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans. 

• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. 

• Sick Leave Pool Program. 

• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion). 

• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day 

• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply). 

For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php 

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Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree from an accredited institution; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and two years of experience required.

Salary:

$85,000 - $90,000 annually.

College or Department:

Florida Atlantic University Police Department

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Application Deadline:

2026-08-12

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This recruitment may close without notice.
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
Cover letter

OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.
REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at [email protected]. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.