Assistant Director, Business Operations

The Assistant Director, Business Operations provides leadership and management of administrative and business operations of the Lutgert College of Business. Provides solutions to operational problems that have significant impact on the Lutgert College of Business.
FGCU is building a culture of curiosity, commitment and collaboration. We value employees who successfully work with others and drive positive change through critical thinking and decisive action. If you thrive in an environment of innovation, accountability and mutual respect, you will find a good home here.

Job Description

Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

• Manages the day-to-day operations of the department or college's administrative functions, including finance, human resources, property control, and purchasing.
• Provides leadership and guidance to units within the college on operating and financial management.
• Provides guidance and direction to staff. Delegates work, establishes work schedules, and communicates performance standards.
• Provides expertise, and ensuring compliance with, university, campus, and school policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Develops and manages budgets to ensure program alignment with fiscal allocation. Prepares financial analyses such as income and expense forecasting, as well as a variety of routine and ad-hoc financial reports.
• Plans and implements special projects as assigned. Represents the department or college on committees and work groups as requested.
• Serves as a liaison between administration and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering policies and procedures, and resolving escalated issues and concerns related to the scope of duties.
• Serves as LCOB liaison for Office of Research Sponsored Programs.
• Participates in the strategic planning for assigned areas and assists with developing and implementing the departmental strategic plan.
• Establishes performance goals and measures to evaluate success within the assigned area of responsibility.
• Develops and implements business and fiscal processes to ensure compliance and good stewardship of university resources.

Other Duties:

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

• This position requires either ten years of directly related full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Business Management, Public Administration, Accounting, Organizational Psychology, or closely related field and six years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions.
• Professional full-time experience in budget management, accounting, administrative operations, or other related work experience.
• Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree from an accredited institution in Business Management, Public Administration, Accounting, Organizational Psychology, or closely related field.
• Work experience in a higher education setting.
• Experience with Banner and Workday enterprise application.
• Experience managing others by providing information, guidance, and motivation.
• Experience in reviewing and evaluating financial data, developing annual and multiple-year budget projections and creating various reports.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proven ability to think strategically and approach challenges with creativity
• Demonstrated track record of reliability, meeting goals, and holding oneself accountable
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working effectively across teams
• Knowledge of accounting, budgeting, finance and management principles, practices and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively within the community and willing to contribute to a team effort.
• Ability to work successfully as both a member of a team and independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to take initiative to plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work in various situations when numerous and competing demands are involved.
• Ability to use effective decision making and problem solving techniques.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and procedures consistently.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.
• Ability to think critically and creatively, have a high standard of integrity, and be motivated to incorporate best practices into the organizational structure.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of independent judgement in the establishment, interpretation, application, and enforcement of all rules, regulations, and policies.
• Ability to effectively manage the work of others by providing information, guidance, and motivation.

Institutional Values & Behavioral Expectation

In this role, the successful candidate will be expected to:

• Seek out new approaches to improve outcomes; remain open for feedback and new ideas.
• Lead with integrity; consistently produce high-quality work; persevere to overcome obstacles to meet deadlines and achieve deliverables.
• Share information and insights thoughtfully; build partnerships across departments; communicate respectfully; support colleagues to achieve common goals.

Pay Grade 18

FGCU is a State University System of Florida member and an Equal Opportunity and Equal Access employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.