Chief Financial and Administrative Officer

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply, please complete and submit the online application and be prepared to attach 3 separate documents. A complete application contains a CV or resume, cover letter addressing your interest and qualifications for all the position requirements and any of the position preferences, and a list of three professional references including email, phone contact information, and the nature of the relationship. We are seeking candidates with a commitment to working effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, please apply by 11:59 p.m. EST on January 12, 2025.

This position is eligible for the following benefits medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.

Posting Number: 20166548S

Job Description

As a member of the University Libraries' leadership team, the CFAO supports strategic data-driven decision making, oversight, implementation, and management of all financial functions and associated procedures/policies (financial, human resources, administrative, and facilities) to maximize the quality, efficiency and impact of the Libraries. The CFAO leverages the Libraries' public and private funds in order to build collections, support services, and optimize spaces to help realize the University's Strategy. The CFAO will perform analyses and make recommendations that support the Dean in making future-oriented decisions about staffing, facilities, collections, and services. Finally, the CFAO will proactively produce reports to ensure that the Libraries are fulfilling the reporting requirements of accreditation agencies and library associations.

Position Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with the Libraries' leadership team, responsible for all aspects of the University Libraries' budget ($12M), including developing, compiling, analyzing, projecting, and monitoring the budget; authoring regular and just-in-time financial reports for the Dean and other personnel; ensuring accountability of budgets, reporting, analysis, approvals, and financial strategic planning; and preparing, approving, and monitoring all Libraries' expenditures, including but not limited to transfers, Concur, and Bobcat Buy. Serves as Libraries' main liaison to central finance, central budget planning, procurement, Bursar, and other units.
• Directs and oversees all administrative functions, including financial, human resources, administrative, and facilities functions. Serves as the key point of contact in the Dean's office for all administrative issues. Provides leadership and oversight for all administrative, financial, and fiscal practices, including overseeing the development of all policies related to finance, human resources, administration, and facilities for approval by the Dean, and managing their implementation. Represents the Libraries in university committees and other planning groups related to finance and administration.
• Has primary oversight and planning responsibility for all Libraries' facilities and space-planning projects, including regular and deferred maintenance and master planning projects in Alden Library, Music and Dance Library, Hwa-Wei Lee Library Annex, and RHE libraries.Position has regular work with various vendors and library consortial partners, in addition to collaborative work with colleagues within the university.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 1 year of management experience
• 3 years of related work experience*An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in related fieldDepartment Library

Pay Rate: The target salary for this position is $85,000 to $105,000 and is commensurate with the selected candidate's education and experience while considering internal equity.

Ohio University is proud to offer a robust healthcare plan that includes maternity care, transgender care, counseling and mental healthcare, prescription coverage, vision, dental, orthodontia care, and more. Our robust benefits package also includes paid holidays, sick time, personal time, a tuition waiver up to 100% for self and dependents, an excellent retirement plan with up to a 14% employer contribution, a 12-week parental leave program, adoption reimbursement, flextime and flexplace policies, an employee assistance program, access to professional development programs, and additional employee resources. Additional information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits.

Job Open Date 12/18/2024

Posting Close Date

January 12, 2025.

Job Category: Administrative at-will appointment

Months 12 month

Planning Unit: Library

Work Schedule

Typical work expectations are Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 5:00; however, candidates must be willing to work evenings and/or weekends if necessary.

Campus: Athens

Expected hours worked per week 40+

Expected duration of assignment Ongoing

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position. Jennifer Tate, [email protected]

Non-Discrimination Statement

Ohio University is proud of its rich history, diverse campuses, international communities, and beautiful Appalachian settings. As part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming, respectful, diverse, and inclusive workforce and community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ethnicity, national ancestry, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, military service or veteran status, mental or physical disability, or genetic information. Ohio University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Career Track & Level M 3

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