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Arizona State University · 6 days ago

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCE

positionTempe, AZ
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityDirector/Executive
money$169K/yr - $210K/yr
date11+ years exp

Arizona State University is seeking an Executive Director of Operations and Finance to lead and oversee all business and administrative matters including budget, operations, and personnel administration. This role involves providing financial analysis and strategic planning, as well as supervising personnel in various departments to achieve operational effectiveness and efficiency.

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Responsibilities

Leads and oversees all business and administrative matters including budget, operations, and programs and personnel administration for all departments
Provides financial analysis and strategic planning as well as oversees the budgetary controls
Plans, organizes and directs the administrative functions to ensure operational effectiveness and efficiency through consistent application of necessary operational controls, procedures, and personnel to achieve financial and operational objectives
Supervises personnel in finance, human resources, information technology, and facilities
Develops relationships across the university in support of strategic needs across all four locations where the Institute operates

Qualification

Administrative leadershipMicrosoft ExcelBudget managementStrategic planningWorkday FinancePlanning principlesTeam managementCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree and eleven (11) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field including seven (7) years managerial experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved
Experience in an administrative leadership role in higher education
Strong skills in presenting data with a high proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Familiarity with Workday Finance, Workday HCM, and/or Adaptive Planning
Proof of effectively managing, mentoring, leading, supervising and evaluating assigned staff
Strong communication skills with an ability to influence and lead
Experience managing multiple teams
Experience in thinking strategically, anticipating future consequences and trends and incorporating them into the organizational plan
Experience in budget management methods and techniques
Experience in planning principles and practices
Experience in planning, analyzing and coordinating activities and establishing priorities

Benefits

Comprehensive package of affordable benefit plans and programs
Access to world-class educational opportunities at deeply discounted rates
ASU's total compensation estimator shows the approximate value of your overall compensation
Flexible work options
Alternative work schedules can include four, 10-hour workdays in a workweek; a nine-day, 80-hour schedule over two workweeks for exempt employees only; and staggered start and stop times.
Hybrid work is an arrangement where employees spend a minimum of 60% of their regular workweek at their primary ASU work location. Dean or vice president-level approval is required.

Company

Arizona State University

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Arizona State University is a public research university offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across various fields.
dateFounded in 1886
location
Tempe, Arizona, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.asu.edu

H1B Sponsorship

Arizona State University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (206)
2024 (159)
2023 (202)
2022 (158)
2021 (102)
2020 (91)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$75.57M
Key Investors
US Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Energy Office of ElectricityAmeriCorps Public Allies
2025-01-21Grant· $11.2M
2024-08-28Grant· $1M
2024-07-09Grant· $0.27M

Leadership Team

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Philip Regier
University Dean for Educational Initiatives and CEO of EdPlus at ASU
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Ara Austin
Clinical Assistant Professor
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