Director of Finance and Administration: College of Nursing - UTK

Job Description

The College of Nursing (CON) at the University of Tennessee Knoxville, the state's flagship research institution, seeks a Director of Finance and Administration. This position provides oversight for all budgeting and financial planning for the College of Nursing (CON). The role leads the development and administration of annual operating budgets for both restricted and unrestricted funds, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and long-term goals. Through advanced financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting, the incumbent advises the Executive Assistant Dean of Finance & COO on fiscal strategy and decision-making. The position ensures effective stewardship of financial resources while maintaining accuracy, transparency, and accountability across all operations. The role also oversees comprehensive financial operations, including reporting, compliance, procurement, and year-end close, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and university policies. This position interprets financial policies, drives process improvements, and establishes best practices to enhance operational efficiency and reduce risk. The incumbent provides guidance in personnel and position budgeting, supporting workforce planning and compensation processes. Additionally, the role supervises financial staff and fosters collaboration across departments to strengthen financial performance and organizational effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Conducts financial forecasting, projections, and long-range planning as part of the strategic planning process to ensure successful execution of the College of Nursing's mission, goals, and objectives.

• Lead and manage the college annual budget process, including strategic financial planning, development of the annual budget, allocation of funds, ongoing budget monitoring, reporting, revisions, and projections.

• Oversees financial reconciliation, monthly reporting, and year-end close processes.

• Communicate standard operating procedures to department financial personnel.

• Oversees procurement and financial operations to include contract management, purchasing, billing, account structures, and expense approvals.

• Supervise Financial Specialist, Procurement and Operations Specialist, and a Student Financial Intern.

• Oversees Vine School Health Center business operations including monthly income statement, billing, bad debt writeoff, calendar and fee sheet process.

• Develops sophisticated analytical tools and to measure financial performance and advise leadership on the fiscal impact of new and existing academic programs.

• Aligns financial strategy with institutional priorities and long-term goals

• Produce and present recurring and ad hoc financial reports (monthly/quarterly summaries, variance analysis, spend-to-date, projections).

• Partners with HR and University Business and Finance offices to ensure unified priorities and strict adherence to mandatory regulations and audit requirements.

• Develops internal operational, financial, and budgetary procedures to enhance organizational effectiveness within the College of Nursing.

• Counsels and advises the Dean, COO, and department leadership on financial procedures, policy interpretation, and compliance requirements.

• Identifies and allocates funding to support activities and prepares the proposed budget reports, monthly financial status reports, and other ad hoc analysis requested by leadership.

• Review external facilities requests in 25 Live for CON space usage.

• Provide building access in the Command Centre for faculty and staff room/door specific access.

• Assess usage of space and make annual recommendations during the office allocation review process.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field
• 4+ years' of progressive finance experience in a University setting
• 2+ years' in finance leadership roles

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field

Work Location: Knoxville, TN - onsite

Compensation and Benefits:

• UT market range: MR14
• Anticipated hiring range: $90,000 - $100,000
• Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
• Find more information on UT Benefits here

Application Instructions

For best consideration, applicants should submit a cover letter and resume before June 15, 2026. Specific questions about the position may be sent to College of Nursing Human Resources, View email address on click.appcast.io

About the College of Nursing

With a longstanding tradition of excellence in nursing education, research, and clinical practice, we are proud to be a guiding force in healthcare education. We embrace innovation while honoring the values that have shaped our success. By offering cutting-edge academic programs, supporting impactful research, and forging strong community partnerships, we prepare healthcare professionals who deliver high-quality, culturally responsive care in a diverse and ever-changing world. Join the Vol Nurse Family! Get to know CON

About Us

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees-the Volunteers-who uphold the university's tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.


UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee's flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy's largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.


The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.


UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone.


The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as "Best Employer for New Graduates," "One of America's Best Large Employers," and "Best Workplace for Women," and has been designated as "Best Place for Working Parents" by Forbes Magazine.


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