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Director, Finance and Administration

Job #H00389

Posted: May 22, 2008

Apply online at http://careers.brown.edu/


Description:
The Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, seeks a Director for Finance and Administration, who will have overall responsibility for the financial activities of the Institute. These include three primary areas of Institute operations: finance and budget, personnel, and facilities. Effective completion of these responsibilities will help ensure an efficient, well-functioning, productive workplace with strong communications and relations with the University, contractors, and national funders and partner organizations.


Qualifications:
  • Master’s degree with five to six years of related experience, or equivalent combination of formal education and experience

  • Strong background in budget and finance

  • Understanding of grants and contracts, ability to work with administrative offices of the University

  • Strong background in human resources with supervisory experience

  • Ability to negotiate with University officials on behalf of the Institute when circumstances warrant some flexibility in existing rules and guidelines

  • Personal interest and commitment to the mission of the Institute and willingness to learn about programs

  • Capable of balancing multiple tasks and issues, with all receiving the appropriate attention and support

  • Ability to deal with the unexpected

  • Outstanding communications skills, including verbal, written, and public speaking skills

  • Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills

  • Ability to work with wide variety of constituents and gain respect and commitment of others, including developing productive working relationships with University leaders



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