Director of Finance and Administration
- Employer
- NC State University
- Location
- Raleigh, NC
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- Institutional & Business Affairs, Business & Financial Management
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
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Internal Recruitment :No
Working Title:Director of Finance and Administration
Anticipated Hiring Range:Commensurate with education and experience
Work Schedule:Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
Job Location:Raleigh, NC
Department :Nuclear Engineering
About the Department:The Department of Nuclear Engineering offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in Nuclear Engineering. We are the only nuclear engineering program in the state of North Carolina and one of the premier departments in the southeast United States. The Carolinas currently contributes to the advancement of the nuclear enterprise regionally, nationally and internationally. The State of North Carolina has accepted new/updated energy policy with accelerated clean energy strategy to achieve net-zero complete transition by 2050, which include the nuclear energy as part of clean energy mix. The State of North Carolina is also committed to expanding engineering education and research including the expansion of COE at NCSU to address the growing need of advanced engineering skill in emerging areas. Nationally and internationally the United States is leading the clean energy economy of the future with initiatives across a range of sectors and all stages of innovation: research, development, and deployment.
The advanced nuclear reactor technology will be an important contributor to a decarbonized power sector and net zero future. Moving to a net-zero economy would create millions of new jobs worldwide by 2030 across energy, construction, and automotive sectors, 65% of which will be high-skilled jobs. The United States is committed to realizing not only the emissions reductions potential, but also the economic growth and jobs creation opportunities across key sectors. Through collaborative efforts of various stakeholders, NC State’s Nuclear Engineering Department is increasing its footprint on the national and global level in both advanced nuclear energy developments and implementations and state-of-the-art nuclear science and engineering applications in emerging technological and digital engineering areas.
The primary purpose of the Director of Finance and Administration is to provide leadership and oversight over the diverse business aspects of Departmental administration, including finance, personnel actions, and sponsored research in coordinating the activities of several programs that function under the Department. The position is the administrative liaison of the unit with the College, other campus units and external clients. The Director will provide effective day-to-day management and administration, ensuring the Department’s compliance with University, State of North Carolina Rules and Regulations, Policies, and Procedures, as well as deadlines set by internal and external entities, including the University and the College of Engineering.
Recurring and significant duties include, but are not limited to:
- Financial planning and management of all Departmental projects, which encompasses monitoring, reconciling, approving, and administering financial activities
- Management, review, and continual improvement of Department business practices
- Management and professional development of staff, including initiating and administering personnel actions and files
- Communications on behalf of the Department and Department Head, both internal and external to the unit
- Other duties as assigned.
- Requires post-baccalaureate credentials with 5+ years of relevant experience; a bachelor’s degree with 5+ experience including or exceeded by 1-2 years of supervisory experience may be substituted for the advanced qualifications on an exceptional basis.
- Demonstrated experience with analyzing information, problems, situations, practices or procedures to define problems, identify solutions and independently act on the resolution.
- Proven experience with leading and managing a team
- Position requires prior expereicne with budget planning, business/financial administration, and human resources related processing
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word, Google Applications, (or similar software)
- Position requires demonstrated administrative and organizational and communication (written and verbal) skills
- Ability to work well independently
- At least 2-3 years of progressive program/business management experience, preferably in a higher education setting
- Knowledge of University software systems (or similar software)
N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required:No
Commercial Driver's License required:No
Job Open Date:11/04/2024
Anticipated Close Date:Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants:Please include as attachments a resume/CV, cover letter, and contact information for at least 3 professional references.
Position Number:00042984
Position Type:EHRA Non-Faculty
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week):1.00
Appointment:12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather:Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events:Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID:140101 - College Of Engineering - Dean's Office/Administration
AA/EEO:NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
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Organization
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NC State was founded with a purpose: to create economic, societal and intellectual prosperity for the people of North Carolina and the country. We began as a land-grant institution teaching the agricultural and mechanical arts. Today, we're a pre-eminent research enterprise with 12 colleges excelling in all major academic fields.
Our 34,000 high-performing students take what they learn in the classroom and apply it in the real world by conducting research, working in internships and co-ops, and performing acts of world-changing service. That experiential education ensures that they leave here ready to lead the workforce. NC State's 13:1 student-faculty ratio is one of the reasons why we're the best college for your money in North Carolina (Money) and the No. 5 best value among public universities nationally (U.S. News & World Report).
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NC State is one of only two universities in the nation leading two National Science Foundation Engineering Research Centers — one developing wearable, self-powered health monitors, and the other researching smart-grid technology. We’re also leading interdisciplinary efforts to curb nuclear proliferation, help farmers confront climate change and build a new American manufacturing sector.
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NC State’s 9,000 faculty and staff are world leaders in their fields, bridging the divides between academic disciplines and training high-caliber students to meet tomorrow’s challenges. NC State students won two Goldwater scholarships, five Fulbright scholarships, one Churchill scholarship and a record-breaking 25 National Science Foundation graduate research fellowships in the 2016-2017 academic year. In addition, 25 faculty are members of the National Academies.
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More than 130 years after its creation, NC State continues to make its founding purpose a reality. Every day, our career-ready graduates and world-leading faculty make the fruits of learning and discovery available to people across the state, throughout the nation and around the world.
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