Director
Miami University College of Education, Health and Society
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Oxford • Ohio • United States
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About the role
- Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for Institute programs and staff to ensure effective execution of goals and initiatives.
- Support the Executive Director and leadership team by providing regular performance updates, data-driven insights, and recommendations for operational and strategic enhancements.
- Direct all financial operations, including budget planning, forecasting, analysis, and compliance with university policies and procedures.
- Develop, implement, and monitor financial policies and internal controls that promote fiscal accountability and transparency.
- Serve as the primary liaison with FSB Finance, University Advancement, and other administrative units to ensure alignment of financial and operational practices.
- Oversee the management, tracking, and compliance of donor gift agreements in collaboration with University Advancement.
- Lead the preparation of donor impact reports to demonstrate outcomes, stewardship, and return on philanthropic investment.
- Oversee the collection, management, and analysis of key institutional data, including program KPIs, enrollment metrics, co-curricular participation, student outcomes, and alumni engagement.
- Ensure data integrity and deliver actionable insights that support decision-making across the Institute.
- Lead the development of dashboards, analytics tools, and performance reports for the Executive Director, leadership team, and Advisory Board.
- Coordinate the Institute’s submissions for national rankings and benchmarking to strengthen visibility and institutional reputation.
- Supervise and mentor professional staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Participate in hiring, onboarding, goal setting, and performance evaluations for Institute personnel.
- Promote professional development and ensure strong cross-functional communication among staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in business administration, higher education administration, public administration, or a related field
- At least five years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, data analytics, or operational leadership, preferably in higher education or a comparable organizational setting
- Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
- Experience supervising professional staff and leading collaborative teams
Benefits
- Benefit Eligible Yes
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
financial managementbudgetingforecastingfinancial reportingdata analyticsperformance reportingKPI analysisdashboard developmentcomplianceinternal controls
Soft Skills
strategic leadershipoperational oversightcollaborationmentoringcommunicationdata-driven decision makingperformance evaluationprofessional developmentaccountabilitycontinuous improvement
Certifications
Master’s degree in business administrationMaster’s degree in higher education administrationMaster’s degree in public administration