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Associate Director of Finance and Administration
Harvard University T.H. Chan School of Public Health
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Associate Director of Finance and Administration

Harvard University T.H. Chan School of Public Health

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Posted:
February 15, 2020
Location:
USA - MA - Boston
Salary:
Open
Categories:
Administrative/Support, Staff/Administrative
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Financial Management:
  • Directs and develops the OED budget and finances in close coordination with OED colleagues with primary oversight of the Office of the Dean for Education and Office of Educational Program (OEP) budgets
  • Monitors operational expenses and revenues, conducts financial analyses (including multi-year plans), manages financial closings, and provides sophisticated strategic counsel to the Dean for Education, including strategic use of unrestricted, gift, and endowed funds, and appropriate use of fund terms. May manage new grants as necessary
  • Responsible for the department's business relations and best practices, ensuring compliance with and understanding of federal and University financial and payroll policies, upholding tax guidelines, reimbursements requirements, as well as fund and gift management
  • Ensures that OED staff are trained in University policies and systems
  • Provides routine and responsive reporting to Dean for Education and other necessary OED contacts
  • Manages vendor agreements
  • Ensures timely and accurate accounts payable, receivable, vendor approval, and payrolls (weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly)

Human Resources and Operational Management:
  • Serves as department lead in designing and fostering a productive, effective and diverse team. This includes enacting recruitment, onboarding and training programs, serving as liaison with SPH Human Resources, and working with OED managers on performance management, payroll, benefits, and other related functions
  • With the Dean for Education, creates or adjusts positions to align with strategic goals and recommends and implements program reorganizations
  • Writes job descriptions, processes appointments, and oversees leaves, layoffs, and terminations and plays a significant role in diversity recruitment
  • Monitors department compensation and job grade equity and oversees annual exempt salary increase program and performance management compliance and reporting
  • Manages space reallocations and office moves for staff as needed
  • Works closely with other offices to establish a smooth day-to-day operation for OED, including partnering with HSPH Human Resources, Information Technology, Operations, Office of Faculty Affairs, Payroll, Accounts Payable, etc.
  • Performs other duties as assigned



  • Harvard University requires pre-employment reference checks and background screenings.
  • This position has a 90 day orientation and review period.
  • The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health does not provide visa sponsorship for administrative and staff positions.
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The Harvard T.H. Chan of Public Health is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – including fostering respect for all, serving the greater good, and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. To learn more about the Chan School's mission, objectives, and core values, please visit our website here.

Harvard offers an outstanding benefits package including:
  • Time Off: 3- 4 weeks paid vacation, paid holiday break, 12 paid sick days, 11.5 paid holidays, and 3 paid personal days per year.
  • Medical/Dental/Vision: We offer a variety of excellent medical plans, dental & vision plans, all coverage begins as of your start date.
  • Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with full vesting after 3 years of service.
  • Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive tuition assistance program, $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and discounted options through participating Harvard grad schools.
  • Transportation: Harvard offers a 50% discounted MBTA pass as well as additional options to assist employees in their daily commute.
  • Wellness Options: Harvard offers programs and classes at little or no cost, including stress management, massages, nutrition, meditation and complimentary health services.
    Harvard access to athletic facilities, libraries, campus events and many discounts throughout metro Boston.
Join the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health to support our mission of health research and education, and to be a part of the oldest institution of higher learning in the country!

Salary Grade: 058

Union: 00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
  • Minimum of 7 years' relevant work experience


  • Human Resource/Performance Management experience such as hiring, termination, recruitment, and including cultivating the professional development and growth of others preferred
  • Experience with Harvard's financial, HR, and reporting systems (i.e., Oracle financial applications, including AP, HCOM and PCard; HUBS; People Soft; and Concur) is strongly preferred
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite with a focus on Excel preferred
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and interacts effectively with all levels of the University and with external organizations preferred
  • Warm, enthusiastic and approachable work style preferred
  • Strong analytical, problem solving, communication, and organizational skills preferred
  • Handles confidential information with discretion and professionalism preferred    


EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Internal Number: 51787BR
About Harvard University T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Harvard University is devoted to excellence in teaching, learning, and research, and to developing leaders in many disciplines who make a difference globally. The University, which is based in Cambridge and Boston, Massachusetts, has an enrollment of over 20,000 degree candidates, including undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Harvard has more than 360,000 alumni around the world. The University has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a truly global education. Established in 1636, Harvard is the oldest institution of higher education in the United States.
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