Director of Finance and Operations - #177648

Background The University of Texas at Dallas is a Carnegie R1 classification university nestled just a few miles north of downtown Dallas and minutes away from global corporate headquarters and a renowned arts district. UT Dallas was established by the founders of Texas Instruments and is driven by its legacy of entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to academic excellence. A high-energy, agile, innovative university, UT Dallas offers top-ranked science, engineering, and business programs and has gained prominence for a breadth of educational paths from audiology to arts and technology. Our faculty includes various members of the National Academies and more than 550 tenured and tenure-track professors. Our eight schools offer more than 140 undergraduate and graduate programs, plus professional certificates and fast-track programs. More than 8,000 international students from over 100 countries attend UT Dallas. At UT Dallas, we firmly believe that global engagement is one of the hallmarks of a great university. We are proud of our long history of international activity and committed to offering our students an education enriched by perspectives, cultures, and languages. The UT Dallas International Center (IC) facilitates strong partnerships with universities and institutes worldwide to enhance global awareness among the UTD and surrounding communities. The IC utilizes its unique position within the University to promote international and global engagement and contributes to the development of graduates with a global awareness. The UT Dallas International Center is organized administratively into four major offices: International Education, International Students and Scholars, International Initiatives, and Immigrant and Citizenship Services. All these units are directly served and supported by the administration team, which serves as the hub of the center's operations.

Primary Purpose of Job: The Director of Finance and Operations creates and executes the strategic financial plan of the International Center and provides critical business analysis on financial activities to support decision-making. Reporting to the Vice Provost for Global Engagement, and collaborating closely with other center directors, this role will institute best practices to provide analytical support for growth opportunities, resource allocation, decision-making and oversee financial operations, including budget management, financial reporting, monitoring cash flow, developing and maintaining best practices and internal controls for center finances and operations. The Director is also responsible for effectively leading the center's administrative and operational staff. The Director will function with a high level of accountability and is required to actively participate in the collaborative planning of all the center's activities.

Minimum Education And Experience

Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related progressive experience.

Preferred Education And Experience

Master's degree in a relevant field, plus supervisory and administrative experience in higher education and financial management. 5-7 years.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Financial Management. Includes analysis, budgeting, forecasting, monitoring, and reporting. Manage the annual budgeting process and regular forecasting updates, ensuring they reflect business priorities and operational realities. Research complex budget issues as necessary. Conduct deep financial analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities. Provide actionable insights to IC leaders to inform decision-making. Develop and maintain financial models to monitor company performance against strategic goals. Highlight variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Financial Strategic Planning: Using advanced business acumen, collaborate closely with other IC leaders to steer center finances, ensuring sustainable budget alignment and performance optimization aligned with the IC and university objectives.
• Administrative and Operations Management. Supervise administrative, operations, data analytics, and marketing staff. Responsible for talent management, office administration, project planning and management, purchasing, procurement and vendor management, internal and external customer service, and continuous improvement mindset and ability to optimize work processes and achieve positive results.
• IC Leadership and cross-functional collaboration. Work closely with IC leaders and staff to gather inputs for financial models and forecasts and to advocate for optimal fiscal management.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Additional Information

After the probationary period, this role may be eligible for a hybrid (partly remote/partly in-office) work schedule, subject to business need and manager approval. May be required to use personal computer and other standard office equipment. Must be located within the DFW Area and have the ability to be on campus with 24 hours of notice. A UT Dallas Remote Work Agreement will be required within 14 days after approval.

What We Can Offer

UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee-friendly and supportive work environment. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is effective as of your hire date includes:

• Competitive Salary
• Tuition Benefits
• Internal Training
• BCBS PPO Medical insurance – 100% paid for full-time employees
• PPO and DHMO Dental Insurance Plan – PPO plans include ortho benefits
• Vision Insurance
• Long and short-term disability
• TRS Retirement Plan – defined benefit plan offering lifetime annuity upon retirement
• Voluntary Retirement Plan Options – additional savings opportunities with Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans and Deferred Compensation Plans
• Dental/Vision/AD&D
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Winter Break
• Fertility Benefits
• Remote Work Options – approved by department
  
  

All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program. Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.

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Important Message

• All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.
• The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. EOE, including disability/veterans. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.