Executive Director, Academic Operations

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia . We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision . Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.


Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Provides oversight and leadership for all aspects of Academic Operations including resource allocation, strategic planning, and other divisional operations. Provides oversight for financials of the academic support units. Advise and provide decision support to academic leadership on financial matters and available resources. Develop tools and processes around academic operations for academic leadership team. Supervision of Academic Operations and Business Data Analyst team.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Works with academic and university leaders to strategically deploy resources across colleges and academic units
2. Provides oversight and leadership of the academic resource allocation process
3. Provide annual financial and operational reporting to Deans and Vice Provosts
4. Responsible for the building and maintenance of a standardized Academic Operations data set, integrating financial and non-financial data to drive operational improvements
5. Oversee the approval and prioritization of one-time funding and facility project requests within Academic Affairs
6. Works alongside UITS to evaluate and approve Academic Affairs UITS project requests
7. Provide regular, meaningful data to academic and university leaders to drive operational decision making including but not limited to space, schedule, teaching, credit hour, and financial information
8. Manage the Academic Affairs personnel action approval and reporting process
9. Provides budget and financial oversight for all academic administrative units in the Office of the Provost, working directly with Assistant/Associate Vice Provosts.
10. Deploys a team of Academic Operations and Business Data Analysts responsible for supporting decisions made by academic and university leaders.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Required Experience
Eight (8) years of relevant experience involving finance, accounting, budgeting, financial analysis, data analytics with at least four (4) years in a management capacity.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience
Previous fiscal experience with a public higher education institution
Experience with managing complex budgets, including knowledge and experience with various revenue sources such as grants, bonds, endowments, etc.
Experience with preparing comprehensive quantitative and qualitative reports for executive leadership and public review

Proposed Salary

The salary range for this position is up to $145,000. Offers are based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.


Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Able to present information to executive leadership that is accurate and contains the appropriate level of detail
Leadership abilities to include but not limited to personnel development, coaching, goal setting and outcome measurement
Able to execute analytical projects and deliver analytical solutions that align with institutional and departmental data strategy
Able to think both tactically and strategically
Able to quickly adapt to new technology platforms
Ability to think broadly and drill down on issues around finance, resources, and strategies.
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one-time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of financial systems and processes in higher education including policies and procedures of the University System of Georgia and Board of Regents.

SKILLS
Strong analytical skills
Critical thinking, analysis of financial data and trends
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem-solving, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette
Strong commitment to service and operational excellence

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at .

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, View email address on click.appcast.io.


Other Information

This is a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced
• Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.