Director of Finance and Personnel UMOnline

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UMOnline
at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is seeking applicants for the
Director of Finance and Personnel
. **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. and UMOnline embraces diversity as a core value. Applications from persons with diverse backgrounds are especially welcome.
The Director of Finance and Personnel for the UMOnline is the chief financial officer for the unit and, as such, has fiduciary responsibilities for all funds allocated to UMOnline, including restricted, designated, and University of Montana (UM) Foundation accounts; all told, UMOnline is about a $3M operation. The Director serves as the liaison between UMOnline and the Office of the Provost, Human Resource Services, Planning Budget & Analysis, **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Foundation, and other UM administrative offices as needed. The Director often directly supervises, but at minimum oversees the work, for all department administrative support personnel who assist in the areas of fiscal and personnel matters.
The Finance Director independently develops and manages budgets, including planning, assessing, forecasting, consulting, and reporting for UMOnline. The position reports directly to the Director of Academic Budgets and Personnel with a dotted line relationship to the Associate Vice President for Innovation and Online Learning (AVPIOL). The Finance Director will work closely with and in response to fiscal planning needs and goals specified by the AVPIOL. The position is accountable to the Director and AVPIOL for all fiscal and personnel procedures of UM and policies of the Montana University System (MUS).
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.
Position Details
Position is full-time, 1.0 FTE, MUS Contract and includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package
including insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.
Salary for this position is $70,000 per year commensurate with qualifications.
Required Qualifications:
Undergraduate degree
Five (5) years of administrative experience in an academic environment, including operational leadership responsibilities in a UMOnline or comparably complex environment
Outstanding financial expertise; strong technical knowledge and skills; broad and thorough knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and analysis
Effective organizational and interpersonal skills
Strong verbal and written communication abilities
Ability to develop solutions, interpret policies and make significant modifications, within reason, to complex procedures
Ability to coordinate all personnel and fiscal matters in a professional and confidential manner
Openness to new systems, models, and ideas to improve innovation, performance, and processes related to distance learning across the university
Ability to use a high-level of discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Business Administration or Accounting (or equivalent education and work experience), including accounting coursework, and at least three years of job-related experience in office management in a supervisory capacity, with experience in performing accounting functions in a financial management system
Experience with supervising staff
Experience in higher education and working knowledge
Familiarity with Banner and Syntellis Axiom
About UM
and UMOnline
UMOnline (Formerly SELL or School of Extended and Lifelong Learning) has a mission to promote and support excellence and innovation in online teaching and learning at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. through supporting the creation of quality online, blended and web-enhanced learning opportunities for students.
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is flagship, research institution with more than 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 75,000, surrounded by mountains and three rivers converge. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere.
To learn more about **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., please visit the links below.
University of Montana
Video: Mission First, People Always
UM on YouTube
Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to Offer of Employment.
In accordance with University policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.
ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference.
Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.
References
*References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant.
Testing
Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.
E mployment Eligibility.
All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).
HOW TO APPLY
Priority Application Date:
Thursday, December 16, 2021
by 11:59 pm MST.
Applications received by this date will be guaranteed consideration. Application review will begin after date above and continue until the position is filled.
Please combine documents accordingly (all documents may be combined into one file for uploading).
Letter of Interest
– addressing your qualifications and experience related to the stated required skills for the position. A general letter salutation such as “Dear Search Committee” or “Dear Hiring Manager” is acceptable.
Detailed Resume
– listing education and describing work experience.
Professional References
– names and contact information for three (3) professional references.
Job Location
Missoula, Montana, United States

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