academic program manager

Usmani Academy for Professional Development Ltd

<p>About the Role</p><p>At Usmani Academy for Professional Development, we bring structure, quality, and innovation to modern education. We believe academic operations should be efficient, scalable, and designed to support both learners and instructors at the highest level.</p><p>We are looking for a Senior Academic Operations Manager who will take full ownership of our academic delivery systems. You are not just managing schedules; you are building operational excellence across programs. You will lead coordination between instructors, students, and internal teams to ensure seamless execution of training programs.</p><p>You will be the driving force behind consistent academic quality, ensuring every course runs efficiently while maintaining a high standard of learner experience.</p><p>Why Work With Us</p><p><b>The Environment</b><br/>Our office is based in Al Sadd Commercial Area Doha Qatar within <b>Baladiyat Al Dawhah</b>. We foster a structured and professional workspace that supports focus, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</p><p><b>Operational Excellence</b><br/>We value systems and processes. You will have the authority to optimize workflows and implement improvements from day one.</p><p><b>Growth</b><br/>We invest in our team. You will have access to professional development opportunities and leadership training to grow your career.</p><p><b>Impact</b><br/>Your work directly affects student outcomes and organizational performance. You will play a key role in scaling our academic operations.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p><b>Academic Operations Management</b><br/>Oversee daily academic operations including scheduling, course delivery coordination, and resource allocation</p><p><b>Process Optimization</b><br/>Develop and improve systems that enhance efficiency, reduce errors, and ensure consistent program execution</p><p><b>Team Leadership</b><br/>Supervise academic coordinators and support staff, providing guidance, structure, and performance feedback</p><p><b>Quality Assurance</b><br/>Monitor program delivery to ensure alignment with academic standards and learner expectations</p><p><b>Stakeholder Coordination</b><br/>Work closely with instructors, corporate clients, and internal teams to ensure smooth communication and execution</p><p><b>Reporting and Analysis</b><br/>Track key performance metrics and provide insights to improve academic performance and operational efficiency</p><p>What We Are Looking For</p><p><b>Experience</b><br/>Minimum 6 years in academic operations education management or training program administration<br/>At least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role</p><p><b>Education</b><br/>Bachelors degree in Education Business Administration or related field<br/>Masters degree is an advantage</p><p><b>Skills</b><br/>Strong organizational and leadership skills<br/>Ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously<br/>Experience with academic scheduling systems and reporting tools</p><p><b>Communication</b><br/>Fluent in English<br/>Arabic is an advantage for regional coordination</p><p><b>Mindset</b><br/>Detail oriented and process driven<br/>Able to balance operational efficiency with high quality learner experience</p><p>Job Types: Full-time, Permanent</p><p>Pay: QAR21,000.00 - QAR27,000.00 per month</p><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Senior Academic Operations Manager

Georgia College

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About Us</b></h2>
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<div><div><p>Georgia College &amp; State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates, and continuing education programs.</p><p>
As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News &amp; World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.</p><p><br>
Georgia College &amp; State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, leadership development, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.</p><p>
The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.</p><p>
Georgia College &amp; State University is dedicated to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.</p></div>
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Department Information</b></h2>
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<div><div><p>Student success is the goal.</p></div>
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Job Summary</b></h2>
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<div><div><p>The Assistant Director of the Learning Center will provide oversight, vision, leadership and strategic direction to a team supporting student success and academic support services for the general student body. The Assistant Director reports directly to the Director and will work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students, ensuring high-quality, data-informed programming to support multifaceted student populations. Key responsibilities include strategic planning, training, managing and supervising the leadership team, the front desk staff and Graduate Assistants, overseeing program assessment and data analysis, enhancing internal and external communications, managing hiring processes, and developing program/policy procedures. The Assistant Director will assume additional administrative responsibilities in the absence of the Director.</p></div>
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Responsibilities</b></h2>
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<div><div><div><b>Leadership of Academic Support Services - 40</b><br>
<ul><li>Provide vision and direction for leadership teams ensuring alignment with the Institution's goals to enhance student retention, academic success, and engagement.</li><li>Provide oversight, guidance and assessment for four large academic support programs: Drop-In tutoring, Supplemental Instruction, the Math lab, and Workshops ensuring alignment with institutional goals and student needs.</li><li>Collaborate with faculty and academic departments to integrate support services into the broader campus community.</li></ul><br>
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Assessment &amp; Data Analysis - 20</b><br>
<ul><li>Design and implement data collection methods to assess program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.</li><li>Provide leadership and develop plans for program improvements as needed.</li><li>Analyze data to generate actionable insights and make recommendations for program enhancements.</li><li>Maintain ICSI Accreditation and CRLA's ITTPC Master Level 3 Certification requirements.</li><li>Present data-driven reports and updates to the Director and stakeholders as needed, supporting transparency and evidence-based decision-making.</li><li>Analyze utilization trends and make recommendations of programmatic enhancements based on data</li></ul><br>
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Supervision, Staff Management, &amp; Leadership Development - 15</b><br>
<ul><li>Serve as the hiring and supervising manager for Learning Center positions, including Graduate Assistants and Leadership Team, and approximately 120 student assistants.</li><li>Develop recruitment and onboarding processes to ensure highly qualified and well-prepared staff are hired and supported.</li><li>Create, assess, and oversee staff development, training, and performance evaluations, fostering a supportive and growth-oriented workplace culture.</li><li>Supervise Graduate Assistants and Leadership Team members, providing training, guidance, and professional development opportunities.</li><li>Evaluate and monitor individual and team performance to ensure high standards of service delivery and professional growth.</li><li>Provide training and support as needed.</li></ul><br>
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Internal &amp; External Communications - 15</b><br>
<ul><li>Develop and manage communication strategies, including newsletters, presentations, and social media outreach, to raise awareness and increase engagement with Learning Center services.</li><li>Align service and program needs with logistical support</li><li>Establish and maintain strong relationships with campus partners across the four colleges.</li></ul><br>
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Other - 10</b><br>
<ul><li>Assist in special projects and other areas of the programs as department as needed.</li></ul></div></div>
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Required Qualifications</b></h2>
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<div><div><p><b>Educational Requirements</b><br>
Minimum: Bachelor's Degree with related experience with Program Management, Data Analysis, Leadership/Training, and/or Supervisory roles.<br>
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<b>Required Experience</b><br>
Minimum of 3 to 5 years of related work experience.</p></div>
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Preferred Qualifications</b></h2>
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<div><div><p><b>Additional Preferred Qualifications</b><br>
MS Word, Excel, Data Analysis, LMS experience<br>
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<b>Preferred Educational Qualifications</b><br>
Master's Degree MBA, MPA, MEd, Higher Education Administration, Counseling, Leadership, Psychology, Statistics, Social Sciences</p></div>
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Proposed Salary</b></h2>
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<div><div><p>This position is a pay grade 8. The starting salary $47,476.00 . Starting salary within this range is based on relevant years of experience.</p><p>
For more information about GCSU compensation practices, click here: https://www.gcsu.edu/humanresources/pay-grade-structure.</p></div>
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Required Documents to Attach</b></h2>
<div><div><div><ul><li>Cover Letter</li><li>
Resume / CV</li><li>
List of References</li></ul></div>
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<div><div><div><b>ABILITIES</b><br>
<ul><li>Analytical (Intermediate) build, create, and analyze reports, projections, grade correlations, and survey results.
</li><li>Evaluate assessments, processes, effectiveness using MS products, Excel, knowledge or experience with Student Success and training Project/process management (Intermediate) manage processes related to administration of programs, coordination of events and activities, creating and amending training and programs as needed, and delivery of learning experiences</li><li>Computer/technical (Intermediate) must be able to competently use equipment such as computer, phone, tablet, A/V, copier, printer, scanner, etc., as well as programs and applications.
</li><li>Ability to manage social media platforms preferred.</li><li>Organizational/Executive skills (Intermediate) organize information, solve problems, anticipate needs, and provide quality customer service</li><li>Ability to provide data visualization</li></ul><br>
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KNOWLEDGE</b><br>
<ul><li>Written and Oral Communications (Advanced): must be able to communicate effectively with professional colleagues, prospective and current student employees, faculty, staff, administration, alumni, community members, etc.</li><li>Qualtrics knowledge a plus</li><li>Generalized data reporting and visualization</li></ul><br>
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SKILLS</b><br>
<ul><li>Equipment Operation (Basic)</li><li>Data generalizations and visualizations Word, Excel</li><li>Developing written reports, identifying trends and forecasting needs</li></ul></div></div>
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USG Core Values</b></h2>
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<div><div><p>The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.</p><p>
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.</p></div>
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Equal Employment Opportunity</b></h2>
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<div><div><p>Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board of Regents prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (&quot;protected status&quot;). No individual shall be excluded from the participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.</p></div>
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Other Information</b></h2>
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<div><div><p>This is a supervisory position.<br>
This position has financial responsibilities.<br>
This position will not be required to drive.<br>
This role is not considered a position of trust.<br>
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).<br>
This position will not travel.</p></div>
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Background Check</b></h2>
<div><div><div><ul><li>Criminal Background Check</li><li>
Education Verification</li><li>
Credit Report</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Assistant Director of Learning Center

Columbia University

<div><ul><li>Job Type: Officer of Administration</li>
<li>Bargaining Unit:</li>
<li>Regular/Temporary: Regular</li>
<li>End Date if Temporary:</li>
<li>Hours Per Week: 35</li>
<li>Standard Work Schedule:</li>
<li>Building:</li>
<li>Salary Range: $81,000 - $88,000</li>
</ul><div><i>The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.</i></div><br>
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<p>Position Summary</p>
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Columbia's Center for Teaching &amp; Learning is now accepting applications for an Assistant Director in its Graduate Student Programs and Services group. The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) partners with faculty, students, and colleagues across the University to support excellence and innovation in teaching and learning. The CTL is committed to advancing the culture of teaching and learning at Columbia through all of its programs, services, and resources.</p>
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Reporting to the Director, Graduate Student Programs and Services, the Assistant Director will support professional development and improve the effectiveness of Teaching Assistants, Teaching Fellows, other graduate student instructors at Columbia, and postdocs by providing pedagogical programs, consultations, and resources.</p>
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<p>Responsibilities</p>
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<li>Provide professional development in pedagogy and effective communication practices for Teaching Fellows, Teaching Assistants, and other graduate student instructors at Columbia University.
<ul><li>Establish working relationships with these populations through the design and implementation of teaching development orientations, institutes, workshops, and other programming informed by the scholarship of teaching and learning.</li>
<li>Manage fellowship programs, learning communities, and other cohort-building experiences centered in the CTL.</li>
</ul></li><li>Design teaching development workshops and disseminate instructional resources to deliver in a variety of disciplinary and interdisciplinary contexts. Highlight pedagogical methods appropriate to a diverse student body.
<ul><li>Support curricula tailored to graduate students for seminars and certificate programs in teaching and learning, as well as online materials such as teaching guides, blog and other social media posts, and case studies.</li>
<li>Coordinate with departments and schools on teaching and professional development for graduate students.</li>
<li>Collaborate on faculty development programs as appropriate.</li>
</ul></li><li>Conduct consultations for graduate students in academic career development, teaching statements and portfolios, and grant/fellowship applications related to teaching and learning. Provide support in the areas of course design, instructional design and delivery customized to the varying needs of academic disciplines and schools at Columbia.</li>
<li>Stay abreast of research, trends, and innovations in teaching and learning as applied to classroom and online learning environments. Consult and collaborate with learning designers and CTL communications staff on projects and initiatives that integrate best pedagogical practices and emerging technologies.</li>
<li>Contribute to strategic planning for the Center for Teaching and Learning, cultivate partnerships on campus to identify new needs and opportunities for teaching support, identify best practices and resources available beyond Columbia and applicable to the work of the CTL, and help represent the CTL's work at briefings, campus visits, conferences, and other academic venues.</li>
<li>Working closely with the Associate Director of Assessment and Evaluation, conduct ongoing assessment of programs and services. Analyze workshop activity, surveys, captured footage, and other evidence of impact, and draw on such data for iterative improvement of CTL programs and services.</li>
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<p></p><p>Minimum Qualifications</p>
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<li>Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience required.</li>
<li>3 to 5 years directly related experience required.</li>
<li>University teaching experience and well-developed teaching, research, and assessment skills.</li>
<li>Current knowledge of best practices and emerging trends in teaching and learning.</li>
<li>Experience in applying research to curricular innovations and professional development in teaching and learning.</li>
<li>Strong communication skills and service-oriented approach to individuals at all levels and across disciplines.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with administrators, academic units, faculty, graduate students, and staff.</li>
<li>Excellent organizational, analytical, and program development skills.</li>
<li>Ability to juggle multiple assignments and provide high-quality, timely support.</li>
<li>Demonstrated commitment to diversity in the academic environment.</li>
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<p></p><p>Preferred Qualifications</p>
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<li>Advanced degree in academic discipline or Instructional Design.</li>
<li>Demonstrated accomplishment supporting the development of inclusive teaching practices.</li>
<li>Demonstrated accomplishment supporting the development of instructional practices that are responsive to generative AI technologies.</li>
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<p></p><p>Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran</p>
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Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.</p></div>

Assistant Director, Graduate Students Programs and Services

Lewis & Clark College

<div><p><b>Attention Current Lewis &amp; Clark College Employees:</b> In order to apply for posted positions, please apply internally in Workday in the Jobs Hub.</p><p></p><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Working at Lewis &amp; Clark College</b></h1><p>
The campus is located on 137 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in Portland&rsquo;s southwest hills. Our strong commitment to sustainability is reinforced through recycling programs, energy conservation, alternative transportation options, and farm to fork initiatives. For benefit-eligible positions, we offer a competitive benefits package that includes options for health, dental, vision, tuition, life insurance, retirement and more.</p><p></p><p>
Lewis &amp; Clark College is committed to achieving a diverse workforce. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or age.</p><p></p><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
PRIMARY PURPOSE</b></h1><p></p><p><br>
The Assistant Dean, Environmental, Natural Resources, and Energy Law Program, reports directly to the Dean of the Law School and supports the faculty environmental, natural resources, and energy committee. This role is primarily responsible for overseeing the Environmental, Natural Resources, and Energy Law program, managing both internal academic components and external outreach efforts, and representing the program on a national and international level. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in environmental law, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives. To be successful in this position, the individual must excel at strategic planning, student advising, program development, and building relationships with key stakeholders.</p><p></p><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
ESSENTIAL DUTIES</b></h1><p></p><p><b><br>
Program Management &amp; Development</b></p><ul><li><p>
Oversee the Environmental, Natural Resources, and Energy Law program, including JD certificates (Environmental and Natural Resources Law and Energy, Innovation and Sustainability) and the online and in-person MSL and LLM degrees.</p></li><li><p>
Serve as liaison for the program&rsquo;s environmental clinics and institutes</p></li><li><p>
Work with relevant staff at the law school and college on ensuring and reporting compliance with American Bar Association (ABA) and Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) requirements for the MSL and LLM programs</p></li><li><p>
Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of academic and outreach initiatives for the program.</p></li><li><p>
Develop and propose new program initiatives in line with industry trends and student needs.</p></li><li><p>
Represent the program nationally and internationally, promoting its strengths and accomplishments.</p></li><li><p>
Serve as a member of the all-deans team, which includes participating in the regular meetings of all law school deans led by the law school dean</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Student Advising &amp; Curriculum Oversight</b></p><ul><li><p>
Oversee the three-year curriculum planning process for in-person environmental courses and online courses, including helping faculty and adjunct faculty with course loads and course rotations, review student evaluations of all faculty each semester, and oversee adjuncts in the environmental program.</p></li><li><p>
Host an annual environmental curriculum orientation session for JD students</p></li><li><p>
Counsel JD students on course selection, career planning (in coordination with the law school&rsquo;s career services office), and program opportunities in the environmental law program (scholarships, fellowships, etc.).</p></li><li><p>
Review and approve JD student applications for environmental certificates, working with the Registrar</p></li><li><p>
Serve as a resource for Assistant Director of the program in their role of managing relationships with prospective and current MSL and LLM students.</p></li><li><p>
Serve on the Admissions and Scholarship Committees for online and in-person LLM and MSL students</p></li><li><p>
Serve as one of the advisors to the law review, <i>Environmental Law </i>(along with environmental faculty advisors), coordinate meetings with all advisors and ELR board in fall and spring and serve as a contact for ELR students.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Faculty &amp; Staff Management</b></p><ul><li><p>
Supervise the Assistant Director and Program Coordinator, ensuring effective team collaboration and task completion.</p></li><li><p>
Manage the hiring and evaluation of adjunct faculty for environmental law courses.</p></li><li><p>
Provide support for adjuncts teaching in the environmental program (as needed beyond general support offered by Associate Dean of Academic Affairs).</p></li><li><p>
Set and organize regular meetings of the environmental faculty steering committee for the program. Oversee and implement new initiatives and ongoing projects from the committee.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Marketing, Outreach &amp; Admissions</b></p><ul><li><p>
Direct all marketing strategies for the environmental law program, including publicity materials and web content.</p></li><li><p>
Work with the JD admissions office to recruit JDs interested in environmental law (speaking with interested candidates, attending recruiting events, etc.)</p></li><li><p>
Oversee recruitment efforts for online and in-person MSL and LLM programs through outreach, event and Webinar participation, and public speaking engagements.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Budget &amp; Resource </b><b>Management/Fundraising</b></p><ul><li><p>
Oversee program budgets and provide income and expense projections in coordination with the Associate Dean of Finance</p></li><li><p>
Monitor and approve department expense submissions, ensuring alignment with departmental priorities.</p></li><li><p>
Track expenditures throughout the fiscal year.</p></li><li><p>
Coordinate with LC development staff on funding initiatives for program needs and projects and assist with cultivation and donor relations.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Conferences and Events</b></p><ul><li><p>
Oversee conferences and events of the environmental program including annual Distinguished Environmental Visitor lecture and Graduate awards, annual Huffman Lecture, annual environmental symposium (along with a rotating faculty member), and other events or activities planned in any given year.</p></li><li><p>
Attend and participate in events that will promote the environmental program locally and nationally</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
External Relationships</b></p><ul><li><p>
Engage with external organizations and committees that promote the environmental law program locally and nationally (e.g., the Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law (FNREL), American Association of Law Schools (AALS), bar associations, etc.)
</p></li><li><p>Develop and maintain relationships with alumni of the environmental program</p></li><li><p>
Develop and maintain relationships with current and potential environmental employers and externship supervisors.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Student Scholarship, Clerk and Fellow Programs</b></p><ul><li><p>
Oversee the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) clerk program, Diehl Fellow Program, and Wyss Scholars Program (including management of funds and grant reporting).
</p></li><li><p>Oversee other scholarships in the environmental program.<br>
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<p><b>Other Duties as Assigned</b></p><p></p><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, &amp; BEHAVIORS</b></h1><ul><li><p>
Superior leadership and management skills, including the ability to motivate, guide, and evaluate a diverse team of faculty and staff.</p></li><li><p>
Excellent organizational skills, able to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</p></li><li><p>
Extremely skilled in strategic planning, with the ability to set long-term goals and lead initiatives to achieve them.</p></li><li><p>
Superior interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with students, alums, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders.</p></li><li><p>
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to convey concepts clearly to a variety of audiences, both verbally and in writing.</p></li><li><p>
Excellent problem-solving abilities, with a demonstrated capacity to make well-reasoned, timely decisions based on data and input from diverse sources.</p></li><li><p>
Proficient in environmental law and policy, with an understanding of current issues, trends, and best practices within the field.</p></li><li><p>
Highly capable of managing and overseeing complex, multifaceted projects while ensuring successful completion and adherence to goals and timelines.</p></li><li><p>
Strong editing and writing skills, particularly in drafting reports, proposals, and educational materials for both internal and external audiences.</p></li><li><p>
Superior public speaking and presentation skills</p></li><li><p>
Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive environment, actively promoting respect for diverse perspectives and ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for all individuals.</p></li><li><p>
Proficient in financial management, with the ability to prepare and monitor budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility while meeting program needs.</p></li><li><p>
Highly skilled in using office software, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and online collaboration tools such as Google Drive and Zoom.</p></li><li><p>
Proficient in using legal research tools and databases, such as Westlaw and LexisNexis, to stay current with relevant case law and regulatory changes.</p></li></ul><p></p><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE</b></h1><ul><li><p>
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.</p></li><li><p>
Five or more years of experience in an environmental law or policy practice.</p></li><li><p>
Three or more years of supervisory experience, including overseeing staff or managing teams.</p></li></ul><p></p><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
PREFERRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE</b></h1><ul><li><p>
Experience working in higher education settings, preferably within a law school environment.</p></li><li><p>
Advanced degree or additional legal certifications in environmental law or a related field.</p></li><li><p>
Experience developing and managing academic programs, especially those related to law or environmental studies.</p></li><li><p>
Experience in academic advising and student counseling within graduate or professional programs.</p></li><li><p>
Preferred Tech</p><ul><li><p>
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).</p></li><li><p>
Familiarity with legal research databases such as Westlaw or LexisNexis.</p></li><li><p>
Experience with Google Drive, Zoom, and other collaboration tools.</p></li></ul></li></ul><p></p><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
WORK SCHEDULE</b></h1><ul><li><p>
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time</p></li><li><p>
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (with flexibility for evening events and travel as needed)</p></li><li><p>
Benefit Eligible: Yes</p></li><li><p>
Travel: Occasional travel required for conferences, meetings, and program representation.</p></li><li><p>
In person: This position is in-person on the law school campus but may include occasional remote work, depending on program needs.</p></li></ul><p></p><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
PAY RATE</b></h1><ul><li><p>
FLSA Status: Exempt</p></li><li><p>
Starting at $105,000 per year with consideration for experience</p></li></ul><p></p><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</b></h1><ul><li><p>
General office environment</p></li><li><p>
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer</p></li><li><p>
Ability to communicate effectively via phone, email, online meetings, and in person</p></li><li><p>
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally</p></li><li><p>
May require travel to conferences and external meetings, including occasional overnight stays.</p></li></ul><p></p><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Directions for Cover Letter</b></h1><p>
Please include a cover letter describing your interest in joining Lewis &amp; Clark and the ways you can contribute to a culture of inclusion on our campus.</p><p></p><p>
Lewis &amp; Clark College adheres to a nondiscriminatory policy with respect to educational programs, activities, employment, and admission. We do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, sex, religion, age, marital status, national origin, the presence of any physical or sensory disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, and local laws. The Associate Vice President of Human Resources has been designated to handle inquiries regarding employment- and disability-related non-discrimination policies. Title IX inquiries may be directed to the Title IX coordinator or deputy Title IX coordinators</p><p>
(https://www.lclark.edu/about/title_ix_compliance).</p><p></p><p><b>
Reasonable Accommodation</b></p><p>
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.</p><p></p><p><b>
Background Check</b></p><p>
Lewis &amp; Clark College will conduct a background check on the finalist, which will include a criminal record check. If a conviction is discovered, a determination will be made whether the conviction is related to the position for which the individual is applying or would present safety or security risks before an employment decision is made. A criminal conviction does not necessarily automatically bar an applicant from employment.</p><p></p><p><b>
Eligibility to Work</b></p><p>
In order to comply with US Homeland Security Department regulations, all employees must complete an I-9 form in Workday prior to or no later than the first day of work and bring originals (no photocopies) of their supporting documentation to Human Resources no later than the 3rd business day of employment. Failure to have a completed I-9 form on file with the College will result in immediate termination of employment.</p></div>

Assistant Dean, Environmental, Natural Resources, and Energy Law

Youth Alliance

<div><p><b>Job Title:</b> After-School Program Leader</p><p><b>
Status: </b>Part-Time Hourly</p><p><b>
Location: </b>Morgan Hill, CA</p><p><b>
Reports To: </b>Site Coordinator, Assistant Site Coordinator, Program Manager, Associate Director Expanded Learning</p><p><b>
Salary: </b>Starting from $22.00 - $25.00 per hour</p><p><b>
Job Summary:</b></p><p>
Under the general direction of the Site Coordinator and with support from the Program Manager and Assistant Program Manager the Program Leader provides direct leadership in conducting a culturally responsive academic enrichment program to assist children in language arts, math enrichment, social development, and homework help/tutoring. The Program Leader encourages student success and self-esteem using materials and curriculum provided by the program such as sports and games, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, math), visual and performing arts, and community building circles.</p><p><b>
What we Offer:</b></p><ul><li>
Training opportunities, hands on experience for future teachers, counselors and social workers.</li><li>
Community collaboration and partnerships.</li><li>
Pathways to potential district employment and community based organizations.</li></ul><p><b>
Major Duties and Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>
Uphold the mission, vision, and core values of the Youth Alliance.</li><li>
In coordination with the Site Coordinator and Program Manager and Assistant Program Manager, serve as an active member of the after school program team, which includes developing and maintaining a safe, orderly, fun, and supportive learning environment in which children thrive.</li><li>
With the guidance and assistance from the Site Coordinator, PM, and APM, plan, implement and participate in developmentally appropriate curriculum for groups of children including homework and tutoring assistance, and enrichment and recreation activities.</li><li>
Direct students into safe activities and in the development of beneficial social behavior using positive reinforcement strategies and techniques.</li><li>
Actively participate in staff development workshops and other staff meetings that are designed to contribute to personal and professional growth and program success.</li><li>
Manage classroom operations, including completing attendance reports, student or program evaluations, and other reports as assigned.</li><li>
Communicate program, supply, or student concerns to the Site Coordinator in a timely manner.</li><li>
Maintain accurate, up to date records on the behavioral and health concerns, for each child throughout participation in the program.</li><li>
Develop professional and positive relationships with the children, parents, and volunteers, as well as school and program staff or community partners through consistent, culturally competent, and professional communication.</li><li>
Coordinate assistance of assigned youth and adult volunteers in the delivery of the curriculum by providing specific instructions and feedback. Report any concerns to the Site Coordinator as soon as possible.</li><li>
Monitor student&rsquo;s academic performance and attendance through regular communication with students, parents, school staff, and the Site Coordinator.</li><li>
Conduct evaluations and implement recommendations from periodic program evaluations.</li><li>
Assist the Site Coordinator with developing, conducting, and supervising events such as field trips or special activities to improve student success and the well-being of program participant families.</li><li>
Participate in advocacy, special events, or fund development opportunities to raise awareness and resources of agency services and programs for youth.</li><li>
Ensure that the program meets attendance goals by assisting with recruitment of youth and in implementing an on-going recruitment plan.</li><li>
Assist in administering a daily nutritional snack.</li><li>
Ensure work areas are orderly and clean at the end of each session.</li><li>
Administer first aid, if necessary and seek assistance for serious illness/injury.</li><li>
Implement applicable district, agency, and all grant policies and regulations.</li><li>
Arrive on time for scheduled work shifts and perform work duties for the entire shift.</li><li>
Perform other related duties as assigned.</li></ul><p><b>
Requirements:</b></p><ul><li>
Preferred requirements: a minimum of 48 college credit units or an Associate&rsquo;s degree.</li><li>
Minimum requirements: High School Diploma or GED. Must be able to pass the Instructional Aide Test.</li><li>
Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.</li><li>
Passion for helping school-aged children to achieve academic and personal success.</li></ul><p><b>
Employment Standards:</b></p><ul><li>
Training and Experience:
<ul><li>Any combination of training and experience that would indicate possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities listed herein.</li>
</ul></li><li>Completion of the 12th grade or the equivalent of a high school education; one year of paid or volunteer experience working with children in an educational environment or child care setting.</li><li>
A year of college with course work in Psychology, Child Growth and Development, or Education may be substituted for the one year of experience working with children.</li><li>
Knowledge:
<ul><li>Knowledge of elementary education concepts, child growth and development and child behavior characteristics and atypical child behavior characteristics; knowledge of community needs and resources; application of curriculum and instructional objectives for children; positive student behavior management techniques and strategies; English usage, punctuation, spelling and grammar; basic arithmetic concepts, simple record keeping, record management and computer usage.</li>
<li>Bilingual English/Spanish desired.</li>
</ul></li><li>Abilities:
<ul><li>Ability to instruct and plan learning activities under the guidance of the school or Program Manager; perform simple clerical tasks and operate standard office machines, communicate, understand and carry out oral and written directions; ability to work with communities and families of diverse cultural and economic backgrounds, demonstrate an understanding, patient and receptive attitude toward children; meet requirements associated with the tasks outlined in the position description; establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.</li>
<li>Must have reliable transportation.</li>
</ul></li><li>Physical Demands/Work Environment:
<ul><li>The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, and sit; use hands and fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Also required to climb, push, and pull. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Assistance is required above this amount. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.</li>
</ul></li><li>Licenses and Certificates: A valid First Aid and CPR certificate may be required.</li><li>
Special Requirements: Fingerprinting/Background Check and TB Test as required by school district to work with children in a school setting. Must be able to meet the minimum district professional requirements, as needed, such as pass the basic competency exam for Instructional Aides.</li></ul><p><b>
To Apply:</b></p><p><b>
Email cover letter and resume to anthony@youthall.org and bertha@youthall.org</b></p><p><b>
Position open until filled. We will be reviewing applications as they are received.</b></p><p><i>
Youth Alliance provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, religion (including dress and grooming), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), disability (including physical, mental, and/or HIV/AIDS status), gender (including identity and expression), genetics, or request for FMLA (if applicable). Youth Alliance complies with applicable state, federal, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Youth Alliance strongly encourages people of color, women, and LGBTQ applicants to apply.</i></p></div>

Copy of Afterschool Program Leader

Indiana University

<div><p><b>Department</b></p><p>
ROBERT H. MCKINNEY SCHOOL OF L (IN-LAW-IUINA)</p><p><b>
Job Summary</b></p><p>
Located within the Robert H. McKinney School of Law, the Associate Director of Experiential Learning and Academic Success will have duties working jointly under the direction of the Director of Academic and Bar Success and the Director of Externships and Clinics Manager. The Associate Director will assist in managing McKinney's academic and bar support initiatives to provide a comprehensive and meaningful academic experience for law students. The Associate Director will also manage McKinney's externship operations to maintain and grow a high-quality experiential learning educational experience for law students.</p><p>
Department-Specific Responsibilities
</p><ul><li>Provides individual assistance and counseling to students interested in pursuing externship opportunities as part of their law school experience.
</li><li>Maintains critical data needed for American Bar Association (ABA) compliance for externship program in associated systems, including but not limited to memoranda of understanding (Adobe Sign), timekeeping (Clio), and placement and supervising attorney contact information database (12Twenty).</li><li>
Assists with managing relations with existing placement partners and development and onboarding of new placement opportunities, both in the greater Indianapolis area and outside.
</li><li>Serves as the primary event planner for the office's annual Externship Fair.</li><li>
Handles primary administrative responsibilities such as maintaining the Externship Office inbox, creating and maintaining externship application postings, and collaborating with the registrar for student registration.</li><li>
Provides individual assistance and counseling, including regularly scheduled meetings, with students in academic difficulty and at-risk students.
</li><li>Develops and monitors academic plans and recovery plans for individual students.
</li><li>Reviews and provides critical and constructive feedback on exercises and practice exams.
</li><li>Advises at-risk students on course selection.</li><li>
Meets with and counsels students on their academic skills development.</li><li>
Develops and oversees the execution of individualized learning plans.</li><li>
Provides 1-on-1 assistance for at-risk students.</li><li>
Tracks student success and academic performance for students in academic difficulty and at-risk students.
</li><li>Utilizes Canvas e-learning management system to help develop student skills and track student progress.</li><li>
Meets with and counsels Master of Laws (LLM) students on preparing their Indiana Rule 13 waiver applications.
</li></ul><p>General Responsibilities
</p><ul><li>Develops and implements programs and initiatives geared at enhancing and reinforcing the academic engagement and experiential learning capacity of the student experience.
</li><li>Projects programming outcomes at the program, department/division, or campus level.</li><li>
Interfaces directly with students, attending student programming events and gathering satisfaction feedback from student participants to implement into future student programming initiatives and objectives.</li><li>
Collaborates with staff in own department and other departments, as well as academic and campus leaders, on shared student programming goals, often coordinating funding to sponsor student programs.</li><li>
Measures and evaluates effectiveness of student programs against projected outcomes.</li><li>
Prepares reports on impact to students and budget and may present to stakeholders on effectiveness and to secure funding for initiatives moving forward.</li><li>
Serves on committees and performs student programming research across the field of higher education and at peer institutions to identify and recommend best practices.</li><li>
Plans and coordinates communications for student programming initiatives to ensure student participation and inclusion.</li><li>
May provide guidance to other Student Programming Specialists.</li><li>
Makes process recommendations to manager for improved delivery of service.</li></ul><p><b>
Qualifications</b></p><p><i>
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
</i></p><p></p><p>EDUCATION
</p><p><b>Required</b>
</p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in education, social work, public affairs, counseling, business, or a related field.</li></ul><p><b>
Preferred</b>
</p><ul><li>Juris Doctor degree.</li></ul><p>
WORK EXPERIENCE
</p><p><b>Required</b>
</p><ul><li>2 years in student services, higher education, or a related field.</li></ul><p><b>
Preferred</b>
</p><ul><li>1 year of related professional experience, preferably post-law school experience or higher education experience.</li><li>
Teaching, advising, tutoring, counseling, or related experience.</li></ul><p>
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
</p><p><b>Preferred</b>
</p><ul><li>Current or previous admission to a state bar in the United States, preferably in Indiana or a Uniform Bar Examination (UBE) jurisdiction.
</li></ul><p>SKILLS
</p><p><b>Required</b>
</p><ul><li>Proficient written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>
Maintains a high degree of professionalism.</li><li>
Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.</li><li>
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.</li><li>
Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.</li><li>
Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.</li><li>
Highly thorough and dependable.</li><li>
Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.</li><li>
Develops and delivers effective presentations.</li><li>
Demonstrates customer service skills.</li><li>
Demonstrates ability to maintain confidential information.</li><li>
Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills.</li><li>
Demonstrates excellent judgment, tact, and diplomacy.</li><li>
Ability to build strong partnerships with students and other university departments.</li></ul><p><b>
Preferred</b>
</p><ul><li>Knowledge of externship opportunities available.</li><li>
Knowledge of different practice areas of law.</li><li>
Ability to communicate effectively with students about which opportunities may be a good match for future goals.</li></ul><p><b>
Working Conditions / Demands</b></p><p>
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.</p><p>
Some travel may be required for this position, associated with arranging externship opportunities for McKinney students, particularly in, but not limited to, more rural locations.</p><p><b>
Work Location</b></p><p>
This is an in-person position.</p><p><b>
Advertised Salary</b></p><p>
$48,000 - 55,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience.</p><p><b>
Benefits Overview</b></p><p>
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:</p><ul><li>
Comprehensive medical and dental insurance</li><li>
Health savings account with generous IU contributions</li><li>
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts</li><li>
Basic group life insurance paid by IU</li><li>
Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death and dismemberment insurance</li><li>
Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting</li><li>
Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options</li><li>
Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses</li><li>
10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year</li><li>
Generous paid time off plans</li><li>
Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events</li><li>
Employee assistance program (EAP)</li></ul><p>
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.</p><p><b>
Job Classification</b></p><p>
Career Level: Career</p><p>
FLSA: Exempt</p><p>
Job Function: Student Services</p><p>
Job Family: Student Programming</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Posting Disclaimer</b></p><p>
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.</p><p>
If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.</p><p><b>
Equal Employment Opportunity</b></p><p>
Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.</p><p><b>
Campus Safety and Security</b></p><p>
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.</p><p><b>
Contact Us</b></p><p>
Request Support<br>
Telephone: 812-856-1234</p></div>

Associate Director of Experiential Learning and Academic Success (Student Programming Specialist)

New York University

<div>Position Summary:
<div><b>
Applications are welcome from all qualified candidates. In line with UAE regulations, Emirati candidates are encouraged to apply.</b></div><div></div><div><br>
New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) seeks to appoint a Senior Finance Manager reporting to the Head of Academic Resource Management and Fiscal Affairs.</div><div></div><div><br>
Under the direction of the Head of Academic Resource Management and Fiscal Affairs, provides professional financial guidance for all funds within the Provost&rsquo;s jurisdiction. As a senior member of the Academic Resource Management and Fiscal Affairs team, the Senior Finance Manager will support the Head of Academic Resource Management and Fiscal Affairs in providing key financial analysis and recommendations aligned to support the strategic focus and mission of the units and divisions under the Provost&rsquo;s Office.</div><div></div><div><br>
The Senior Finance Manager will facilitate all financial activities, not limited to, but including budget planning and associated administrative tasks, to ensure best practices and processes are in place to maximize compliance with all internal and external policies and regulations. The Senior Finance Manager will ensure financial support is available to meet the needs of all stakeholders. The Senior Finance Manager will liaise with all members of the Provost&rsquo;s teams as well as the Vice Provosts, Divisional Deans, Faculty members, Divisional administrative staff as well as the Financial Affairs Team. The Senior Finance Manager may have some supervisory responsibility within the Fiscal Affairs team.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Key Responsibilites:</b></div><div></div><div><i><br>
Financial Management</i></div><ul><li>
Responsible for sound financial operations and coordination of activities in academic fiscal affairs, ensuring these functions are aligned to support the strategic focus &amp; mission of the departments across all funds</li><li>
Is a key resource person offering professional financial guidance to the administrative heads and fosters an excellent working relationship with leadership, faculty, researchers, and the Provost&rsquo;s units at large</li><li>
Provides direction and oversight to the divisions, faculty, and staff for the application of all internal and external financial policies &amp; procedures, ensuring consistency and compliance across all departments</li><li>
Prepares and reviews financial statements with the budget holders to ensure the strategic direction of the units is on track and, when necessary, addresses potential over-expenditure situations</li><li>
Conduct regular analysis of financial metrics, delivering insights and recommendations for improvement</li><li>
Assisting the Head of Academic Resource Management and Fiscal Affairs and working closely with the Financial Services Office on ad hoc requests and future financial planning with the Budget &amp; Financial Planning Office</li><li>
Assists with financial data for ad hoc requests and reports from stakeholders within the Provost&rsquo;s office, Division, and Finance &amp; Budget Office</li><li>
Provide timely management reports/slide decks on budgets, actuals, and available balances</li><li>
Monitors Endowments and gifts regularly to ensure appropriate spending practices</li><li>
Assess procedures and processes to continuously implement best practices to streamline and standardize all aspects of financial management</li><li>
Learns local departmental processes and assesses procedures to continuously implement best practices to streamline and standardize all aspects of financial management</li><li>
Collaborate regularly with the Finance &amp; Budget offices to identify and implement best practices and to provide a standardization of services across all units and divisions under the Provost that ensures compliance and efficiency</li><li>
Act as Approver/Reviewer for various financial transactions, including purchases, Advances &amp; Expense Reimbursements, Accounts Receivable/Recoveries /Deposits, PCard approvals, Budget Modifications and Journal Entries</li><li>
Facilitate the opening and sign off on new chartfields and maintenance. Working with the Head, liaise with the Controller to establish special purpose funds as needed</li><li>
Act as a resource to employees within the Provost&rsquo;s units. Conduct &ldquo;walk-throughs&rdquo; regularly to have a &ldquo;pulse&rdquo; on Provost&rsquo;s units and Divisions' activities &amp; issues</li><li>
Analyzes current and potential problems and recommends solutions for vetting and approval</li><li>
Initiate regular meetings with budget holders in the provost&rsquo;s office and managers to review financial status and priorities of activities and projects within each unit</li><li>
Engage in regular meetings with other functional areas within the Provost&rsquo;s jurisdiction with regard to funding sources, processes, and issues</li><li>
Responsible for ensuring a Documentation Retention system is established according to best practices and maintained using solid controls, processes, and systems to build reliability and efficiencies within its activities</li><li>
May be required to supervises members of the Finance Team within the office as needed</li></ul><div><i>
Budget Management (all operating and non-operating funds)</i></div><ul><li>
Supporting the Head of Academic Resource Management and Fiscal Affairs and working with the Assistant Director in the budget management process</li><li>
Assist in the development of the annual budget for the Provost office and its respective units in coordination with the academic department heads, following the University budget planning timelines and processes across all funds</li><li>
Support consolidating and submitting the provost divisional budget to the central budget office</li><li>
Assist with the preparation, allocation, and monitoring of academic budgets, including Budget load, analysis of expenditure trends, and projection of income and expenses; reviewing salary and non-salary budgets and expenses, initiating budget adjustments, assessing departmental budget requests, and making appropriate recommendations</li><li>
Facilitate the budget owners' responsibility to respect the fiscal year&rsquo;s budget constraints by implementing processes and providing strong financial variance analysis reports, as needed</li><li>
Collaborate with departments to accurately reflect budgetary needs and priorities in planning. Assist with the administration of the budget for academic units in coordination with the academic department administrators; Provide guidance to academic departments on budget planning, expenditure tracking, and financial forecasting</li><li>
Administer the unit budgets to promote effective resource allocation; Conduct regular financial analysis to assess the fiscal health of academic programs</li><li>
Analyze budget variances and suggest budget modifications when necessary</li><li>
Ensure expenses are allocated to the most appropriate funding sources to ensure compliance with grant, legislative, and institutional rules and regulations</li><li>
Regularly assess budgetary processes and make recommendations to ensure alignment with institutional goals</li><li>
In collaboration with the Finance and Budget Office, assist with necessary reports to facilitate budget consolidation and budget review</li><li>
Assist the Planning Team in facilitating and coordinating the Annual Planning &amp; Budget Process (APB) for the office of the Provost and the Academic Divisions; consolidate the APB submission for review and incorporation in the annual budget submission Budget Position funding monitoring</li><li>
Working with the Head of Academic Resource Management and Fiscal Affairs and in conjunction with the Office of Academic Appointments (OAA) and the Provost&rsquo;s SME, implement procedures to ensure appropriate funding sources are charged and processes are in place to track financial partnerships with the research institutes</li><li>
Work in close collaboration with the Office of Academic Appointments on the divisional faculty hiring plan and ensure the timely issuance of offer letters and awards as per the approved faculty hiring plan</li><li>
Acts as advisor to the OAA and SME for funding availability before creating/posting/offering new and unfilled positions</li><li>
Works with OAA to determine adjunct needs and funding requirements while respecting current budget availability and policy before posting positions</li><li>
Monitor salary expenditures to ensure appropriate funding sources are used. Identify available funding for leave replacement costs, overtime, and miscellaneous costs for staff. Ensure salary and other recoveries are collected</li></ul><div><i>
Monitoring and Compliance</i></div><ul><li>
Works closely with the Head of Academic Resource Management and Fiscal Affairs and Assistant Director to implement a Document Retention system for clients of the units under the Provost</li><li>
Responsible for validating all expenses for eligibility and compliance with external Sponsors and/or University policies, procedures, and regulations as applicable</li><li>
Regularly monitors practices and local processes to ensure documentation meets external and internal documentation requirements</li><li>
Communicate University policies &amp; procedures to promote compliance with all applicable regulations</li><li>
System and access control &ndash; monitor to ensure all financial access is consistent and effectively set up</li><li>
Recommend changes as necessary</li><li>
Identify processes that do not adhere to proper segregation of duties practices and recommend improvements</li><li>
Ensure routine tasks and necessary control reports are properly scheduled</li><li>
Other general monitoring, as required</li></ul><div><i>
Communication and Training</i></div><ul><li>
Develop and maintain a communication plan with all clients (Unit Heads, Divisional Deans, Faculty, and local administrative staff)</li><li>
Communicate and collaborate regularly with the Provost&rsquo;s Office, Divisional Offices, and Financial and Budget Office to ensure that goals and objectives are aligned and that information and record-keeping are complete, consistent, and transparent to all</li><li>
Network and collaborate in regular meetings with other groups to exchange best practices, tools, communication plans, and training tips for promoting standardized processes within all departments</li><li>
Liaise with appropriate central units with regard to the proper interpretation of policies &amp; procedures to ensure compliance with rules and regulations</li><li>
Provide guidance and training to local users/members on financial affairs and policy implementation to ensure best practices are followed for financial transactions, including Expense Reimbursements, PCards, etc</li><li>
Provide training and support to roll out new systems or tools</li><li>
Coordinate learning, collaborative/one-on-one training to the user community impacted by new or modified University policies and systems</li><li>
Act as a temporary replacement and training resource for other Financial Service Team members across the Provost&rsquo;s Office</li><li>
Develop and maintain topic-specific training material and conduct training sessions for administrative and academic staff as needed</li></ul><div><i>
Strategic management/ functions</i></div><ul><li>
Supporting and contributing to strategic initiatives of the Provost&rsquo;s Office (encompassing the units and Division under the Provost), including but not limited to participation in specific strategic workgroups as well as ongoing discussions and initiatives</li><li>
Assists in identifying revenue generating opportunities, prepares the financials of the business plans and offers recommendations to the Head to be presented to stakeholders</li><li>
Identifies/creates processes and aligns resources to accomplish key objectives</li><li>
Clearly conveys and assigns clear accountability for important objectives, deadlines, and expectations</li></ul><br>
<div></div>
Qualifications:
<div><b>
Required Education:</b>
</div><ul><li>Undergraduate Degree</li></ul><div><b>
Preferred Education:</b></div><ul><li>
Major in Finance or Accounting</li></ul><div><b>
Preferred Experience:</b></div><ul><li>
Continuing professional education in accounting, finance, data management, or research administration</li><li>
Experience in generating reports of portfolios of multiple programs for senior management and funding agencies</li><li>
Experience with budget development &amp; reports for sponsored research grants</li><li>
Demonstrated experience developing and monitoring large complex budgets</li><li>
Preferred 3-4 years of experience in an equivalent combination of budget administration, accounting, financial administration and implementing policies and procedures in higher education</li><li>
Proven ability to manage funds effectively, with demonstrated experience in developing, overseeing, and monitoring large, complex, and detailed budgets</li><li>
Experience in developing complex financial projections and sponsor reports</li><li>
Exceptional technical, accounting, and communication. Full competence and high-level proficiency with Microsoft Excel is essential</li><li>
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>
Interpersonal skills with diverse populations at all levels in a professional manner</li><li>
Ability to quickly learn and understand University policies and procedures, and disseminate information to faculty and staff regarding pre and post award management</li><li>
Service-oriented, entrepreneurial, creative. Able to liaise with all levels of staff, and professors</li><li>
Ability to work independently, under supervision, and as part of a team with minimum direction or supervision</li><li>
Ability to work effectively with other administrative offices of the university, in particular Finance, Budget and Office of Academic Appointments</li><li>
Willingness to work flexible hours at times to ensure an effective working relationship between New York and Abu Dhabi offices</li></ul><br>
<div></div>
Additional Information:
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NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU&rsquo;s global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities.</div></div>

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