Job Title: Manager, Finance & Project Support
Job ID:    R23-85
Location:    Rockefeller College
Full/Part Time:     Full time

The Professional Development Program (PDP) of the University at Albany’s Rockefeller College seeks a service-minded individual who is committed to performing high-quality work to fill a Manager position within PDP’s Finance & Project Support unit in Albany, NY.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
This position manages all financial and administrative support functions within a high performing continuing professional education program with a multi-million-dollar annual portfolio of contracts and grants serving federal, state, and local sponsors in the public sector. Serves as primary financial liaison with sponsors, RF and University offices, outside vendors, and PDP internal units.  This management position oversees all financial activity within the Professional Development Program.  Job duties include, but are not limited to:

·         Develops, revises, and updates project budgets and provides guidance and support in the development of new contracts and grant applications.
·         Oversees all financial activities, including but not limited to purchasing, travel reimbursement, and vendor and consulting agreements.
·         Manages job vacancy/search functions, new hire processing, and staff charging.
·         Serves as primary financial liaison with campus RF and UA officials and sponsors and oversees in-house financial and staff databases.
·         Supervises professional and support staff.
·         Oversees the PDP training and event reservation system and training rooms and oversees copy center functioning.
·         As a member of PDP’s Management Team, leads and contributes to organizational initiatives as needed.
 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1)       Master’s degree from a college or university accredited by a USDOE or internationally recognized accrediting organization and four years’ experience developing funding proposals, budgets, forecasts, and financial analyses -or- a bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by a USDOE or internationally recognized accrediting organization and six years’ experience developing funding proposals, budgets, forecasts, and financial analyses.
2)       Demonstrated skills using Microsoft Office products, particularly MS Excel.
3)       Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
4)       Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community.
5)       Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging, relative to their role.
6)       Two to three years’ experience as a project leader and/or supervisor.
7)       Successful experience in coaching, motivating, and developing skills of staff.
8)      Demonstrated commitment to excellence in internal and external customer service.
9)       Demonstrated ability to successfully work under pressure as well as effectively prioritize, manage, and complete multiple tasks within established deadlines and effectively work on multiple projects with competing priorities/deadlines.
10)   Strong problem-solving skills and organizational skills with strict attention to detail.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1)     Experience working in a continuing adult education or other educational or non-profit environment.
2)     Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, accounting, or business administration.
3)     Knowledge of Research Foundation and SUNY policies and procedures.
4)     Experience working with databases.

COMPENSATION: Salary is expected to be $101,000 - $108,000.

FLSA: Exempt

BENEFITS:  The Research Foundation for The State University of New York, offers exceptional benefits such as healthcare, dental, vision, pension plans, competitive pay, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, life insurance and long-term disability insurance. . Please see the RF Benefits Flyer for more information.

HOW TO APPLY:
Persons interested in the above position should submit a resume, three work-related references, along with a letter of application. Applicants selected for a second interview will be asked to complete an assignment. 

To apply go to http://rfhr.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=171256

Applicants may also visit our website at www.pdp.albany.edu for more information.

CLOSING DATE: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex,  (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, criminal record, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status with respect to receiving public assistance, domestic violence victim status, a disabled, special, recently separated, active duty wartime, campaign badge, Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.