Sponsor Funded Professional - Atlanta, United States - Georgia State University

Description

Description

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Associate Project Director

Finance Director

Georgia Health Policy Center

Andrew Young School of Policy Studies

Georgia State University

The Georgia Health Policy Center, established in 1995, integrates research, policy, and programs to advance health and well-being. The center conducts, analyzes, and disseminates qualitative and quantitative findings to connect decision makers with the objective research and guidance needed to make informed decisions about health policy and programs. Today the center is at work in more than 220 communities in all 50 states, helping our nation to improve health status. In 2017, the GHPC added a global portfolio, including work in Nigeria, Sudan, Kenya, and Ireland. At the Georgia Health Policy Center (GHPC), we approach our work with a passion to be excellent, to positively impact people's lives, and to find creative and innovative ways to learn and fulfill our goals. These are exciting times at GHPC. We are growing and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to integrate research, policy, and programs to advance health and well-being. Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you We hire great people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a stronger team.

GHPC is seeking an associate project director - finance director (APD) to join the already awesome team taking the GHPC to the next level of excellence

WHAT MAKES GHPC A GREAT PLACE?*

• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
• The position offers the opportunity to work remotely and, in the office, as needed.
• Professional development opportunity and mentorship*
• Competitive base salary*
• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.*
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

The center's current scope of work includes behavioral health, child health & well-being, community health systems development, health & health care financing, health in all policies, health systems transformation, long-term services & support, population & global health, and rural health. The center conducts, analyzes, and disseminates qualitative and quantitative research to connect decision-makers with the objective research and guidance needed to make informed decisions about health policy and programs. The center is at work locally, nationally, and internationally with public and private partners to improve health and well-being.Click Apply and join us as we positively impact the communities we serve

ABOUT THE POSITION
The finance director will have a day-to-day, ongoing impact on GHPC's financial operations, helping to analyze, develop, and grow GHPC's financial position. This entrepreneurial strategist will lead with a deep understanding of academic environments and the complexity of public health and government funding assets. The finance director will develop financial projections and scenarios, generate cost allocation plans, and facilitate strategic financial planning efforts that motivate sustained growth.

The finance director will model clear, transparent, and effective communication skills and collaborative practice with staff, university colleagues, clients, and funders. The finance director will collaborate closely with the administrative services director on the development and implementation of processes that span across the administration and finance functions.

Here is what you will do

• Co-develop and lead financial strategies with center staff and funders.
• Serve as an advocate and steward of the center's growth and sustainability.
• Apply justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion principles to financial functions, decisions, and business at the center.
• Guide the evolution of our business model in partnership with staff and strategic partners.
• Diversify funding streams and support the growth of emerging funding opportunities.
• Facilitate cost allocation approaches, aligned with the center's mission, evolving business strategies, and the university's processes; priorities for the cost allocation approach may include support for an annual operating budget for communications, dissemination, project development, professional development, training, and incubator strategies.
• Co-create and implement an equitable approach to generate and leverage center-directed funds, including residuals, hard money, recovered indirect funds, and administrative contributions generated by projects.
• Co-develop a strategy and operational plan, in partnership with the executive team, to generate an operational reserve, funding from private donors, and an endowment that will serve as a resource for the center's sustainability.
• Facilitate financial modeling, planning, and systems development.
• Develop and implement best practices and tools to ensure a well-controlled yet flexible organization that has a diverse range of financial assets, strong fiscal management, project coordination, and cross-team communications.
• Develop projections and supportive plans that anticipate and respond to business needs associated with the growth and allocation of staff to support the work.
• Analyze internal operations and identify areas for cost and process efficiencies (e.g., travel, catering, conferences, staff utilization)
• Manage risk through analysis of center liabilities.
• Evaluate and manage financial structure and development opportunities.
• Monitor business performance with tracking tools, establish corrective measures as needed, and prepare detailed reports tailored to internal and external audiences.
• Ensure efficient and effective financial management.
• Ensure effective cash management, budgeting, and financial reporting, and drive the development of the center's financial strategy. Develop annual operating budget for the center and develop metrics to guide success.
• Ensure cash flow is compatible with operations by overseeing day-to-day accounting, recording, reporting, and internal-control activities of the organization.
• Collaborate with the CFO of the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies and with GSU Human Resources and Payroll.
• Invest and grow the financial capacity, knowledge, and skills of GHPC staff.
• Build the business acumen of center staff, grounded in strategic competencies to support business growth, stewardship of resources, and accountability.
• Foster knowledge sharing and growth within the finance function and across the center.
• Lead efforts to identify and implement financial/business operations best practices, procedures, and guidelines, including processes to build administrative costs into proposals.
• Create and facilitate training opportunities for project staff on creating and monitoring project budgets.
• Mentor staff and steward excellence throughout the center and university
• Provide supervision, career development, learning opportunities, and mentoring for direct reports and project teams.
• Serve as a liaison among clients, GHPC, and university personnel.
• Facilitate meetings and financial related training.
• Create a nurturing environment, treat all GHPC staff with respect, and consistently represent GHPC.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES TO MAKE YOU SHINE

• Strong project management, including the ability to meet strategic goals and objectives and budget management.
• Excellent emotional intelligence and leadership skills, with steadfast resolve, personal integrity, and dedication to customer service
• Exceptional verbal, written, and visual communication skills.
• Effective presentation skills
• Understanding of advanced accounting and regulatory issues within academic settings
• Emotional intelligence
• Building relationships internally and externally
• Excellent leadership skills with business partners and funders
• Experience developing diverse funding portfolios, service lines and matrix business partnerships
• Experience driving innovation, creative growth, compliance, and accountability
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint

Georgia State University Values

COMMUNITY: Fostering a distinctive shared identity and common purpose across our multi-campus university.

INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY: Respecting the dignity and value of all people and perspectives through honorable conduct based on engagement, fairness, access, equity, and civility.

TRANSFORMATION: Intentionally pursuing knowledge, practice, and scholarly rigor to inspire lifelong learning, and to make our community and the world a better place.

INTEGRITY: Adhering to our values, mission, and the truth through respectful cooperation and effective stewardship of resources.

EXCELLENCE: Achieving the highest standards and distinction in teaching, research and service.

STRATEGIC INNOVATION: Embracing invention and creativity in the pursuit of meaningful discovery using our collective talents.

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well 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 and can be found on-line at

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia State prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia State community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia State prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

Background Check

Successful candidate must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background investigation and other background searches as applicable to the job such as credit check and Motor Vehicle Record.

Georgia State University Values

COMMUNITY: Fostering a distinctive shared identity and common purpose across our multi-campus university.

INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY: Respecting the dignity and value of all people and perspectives through honorable conduct based on engagement, fairness, access, equity, and civility.

TRANSFORMATION: Intentionally pursuing knowledge, practice, and scholarly rigor to inspire lifelong learning, and to make our community and the world a better place.

INTEGRITY: Adhering to our values, mission, and the truth through respectful cooperation and effective stewardship of resources.

EXCELLENCE: Achieving the highest standards and distinction in teaching, research and service.

STRATEGIC INNOVATION: Embracing invention and creativity in the pursuit of meaningful discovery using our collective talents.

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well 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 and can be found on-line at

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia State provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia State University complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Georgia State prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia State community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia State prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

All members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values, which consists of Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values shape and fundamentally support our University's work. Additionally, all faculty, staff, and administrators must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents and Georgia State University's policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom. More information on these policies can be found here: Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia ).

Background Check

Successful candidate must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background investigation and other background searches as applicable to the job such as credit check and Motor Vehicle Record.

Disclaimer: This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee's direct supervisor.

Qualifications

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Minimum Hiring Qualifications:

Master's degree in accounting, business accounting or finance and five years of experience, or a bachelor's degree and seven years of related experience.

Preferred Hiring Qualifications:

It is expected that the candidate will have at least five years of experience in finance-related executive leadership roles involving deep knowledge and experience in academic and government settings. Ten years of increasingly more experience in accounting and business development. An understanding of advanced accounting and regulatory issues within academic settings.

College/Business Unit

: School of Public Health Department: The Georgia Health Policy Center

Location

: Atlanta Campus Shift: 8:30-5:15 Salary : $121,000-140,000 Pay Grade: NPP FLSA Status: Exempt Job Type: Full Time (Benefits Eligible)

Job Posting

: 03/29/24, 12:46:35 PM

Closing Date

: 06/16/24, 3:59:00 AM Special Instructions:

To be fully considered for this position all candidates at the time of submission must provide the following documents:

• A complete and accurate GSU application
• Resume
• Cover Letter

Please note, Georgia State University's career board updates daily and requisitions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires. Georgia State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.