Financial and Administrative Officer

Overview The Financial and Administrative Officer for the Departments of Creative Writing, Dance, Music, Theatre, Film and Digital Production, Palm Desert Low-Residency MFA, the University Theater, and the Performing Arts Administration (PAA) reports to the Divisional FAO for CHASS with a dotted line reporting to the four Department Chairs/Program Director. This position is responsible for providing management, coordination and oversight of the daily operations of the four independently operated academic units, including managing access control to spaces, payroll, reconciliation, reporting, budget approvals for the Palm Desert Low-Residency MFA, payroll review, purchasing approvals for the University Theater, and one Administrative support unit, including financial, human resources, academic support, contracts and grants, facilities management and other operational matters. Responsibilities Manage access control to spaces, payroll, reconciliation, reporting, budget approvals for the Palm Desert Low-Residency MFA, payroll review, and purchasing approvals for the University Theater. Oversee one Administrative support unit, including financial, human resources, academic support, contracts and grants, facilities management and other operational matters. Coordinate operations of the departments: Creative Writing, Dance, Music and Theatre, Film and Digital Production; oversee facilities of 52,000 sq. ft. across multiple locations, including specialized studio space and lab equipment and related collections. Support public concert/performance events and coordination with CHASS and University administration. Identify objectives, develop strategies and policies, and function with a high degree of autonomy to achieve department and CHASS goals. Qualifications Experience managing complex academic unit operations and budgets. Strong financial, human resources, contracts and grants, facilities management and reporting skills. Eligibility to work in the United States and current work authorization; no visa sponsorship available. Salary and Benefits The full salary range is $84,100 - $154,700 annually. Salary offers are based on education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Miscellaneous As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr Inside Higher Ed