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Duke University

Chief Of Staff

Durham, NC · On-site

A working knowledge of university administration or other decentralized, mission-driven organizations is essential. * Minimum of 5 years of management experience , preferably within a complex ...

Duke University

Chief Of Staff

Durham, NC · On-site

A working knowledge of university administration or other decentralized, mission-driven organizations is essential. * Minimum of 5 years of management experience , preferably within a complex ...

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AspectUniversity AdministrationAcademic Advisor
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree often required; advanced degrees preferredBachelor's degree typically required; advising certifications optional
Work EnvironmentOffice setting within university administration officesStudent-focused environment, often in academic departments or student services
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, colleges, higher education institutionsUniversities, colleges, student support services
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for administrative roles in higher educationCompared for student support and academic planning roles

University Administration involves managing the overall operations of a university, including policy implementation, budgeting, and strategic planning. Academic Advisors focus on guiding students academically, helping them select courses, and planning their educational paths. While both roles are within higher education, University Administration has a broader scope of organizational responsibilities, whereas Academic Advisors concentrate on student success and academic progress.

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Financial Project Manager (University Administration Business Office)

Financial Project Manager (University Administration Business Office)

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD • On-site

$73K - $128K/yr

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

Johns Hopkins Medicine rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 200 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

221st of 869 rated healthcare providers

Job description

We are seeking a Financial Project Manager that is responsible for overall coordination, status reporting, and stability of the financial components of a defined project(s). This position will be responsible for the monitoring, managing and tracking discretionary funds for senior university leadership, ensuring accurate financial recordkeeping, compliance with polices, timely reporting, and efficient allocation to support strategic priorities.
The Financial Project Manager will provide financial management throughout the lifecycle of project(s), starting with project initiation through the close-out process. Projects may focus on research, clinical practice, or business operations. The Financial Project Manager oversees the financial aspects of the project and continued process improvement activities.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
  • Serve as a senior member of a project team with oversight of one or more projects, supporting funds >$100M budget each year.
  • Develop strong work plan budgets and budget notes in accordance with requirements and in coordination with project team leaders.
  • Develops systems, reporting, and serves as a resource to involved financial staff.
  • Monitor and track transactions and purchases in financial systems and tools.
  • Participate in close-out work plan and conduct all close-out activities assigned (e.g., develop close-out budget, review close-out budgets, pay all final invoices, etc.).
  • Provide oversight and support to other project team members; provide input to the performance review of team members.
  • Perform financial coordination with stakeholders throughout the university through the lifecycle of the various commitments within the portfolio.
  • Prepare reports and presentations to support executive-level financial planning, budgeting and sustainability modeling.
  • Management, creation and centralized organization of internal agreements with university stakeholders
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Position requires strong knowledge of Excel.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
  • Five years related experience.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Preferred experience in document management tools, SAP, and business analytic tools.
  • Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field.

Technical Skills and Expected Level of Proficiency
  • Budget Development - Intermediate
  • Budget Management - Intermediate
  • Financial Analysis and Reporting - Intermediate
  • Financial Controls - Intermediate
  • Financial Management and Oversight - Intermediate
  • Financial Project Management - Intermediate
  • Financial Software - Intermediate
  • Monitoring and Inventory Management - Intermediate
  • Process Improvement - Intermediate

Classified Title: Financial Project Manager
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PE
Starting Salary Range: $73,300 - $128,300 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Hybrid/JH at Keswick
Department name: UA Business Office
Personnel area: University Administration

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