The Department of English at Princeton University studies human development, culture, and change throughout the world, past and present. And is a home for study of the diversity of writing in English and committed to the imaginative work of understanding one another, and to the power of language as a force and a means of bridging differences.

 

The Manager, Finance and Administration is charged with supporting the chair and faculty by executing policy and strategic direction for the department, developing and carrying out short- and long-term academic and operations planning in collaboration with the chair, and supporting critical priorities including faculty recruiting, promotions and retentions. The manager is responsible for ensuring that the faculty, students, and staff have the necessary resources to carry out their academic, research, and administrative duties.

 

The chair establishes the academic and intellectual direction of the department, and the manager provides support for the chair’s vision. The manager supervises an administrative staff of six and oversees the functional areas of budget management; academic programs and student services; facilities and operations; staff supervision and performance management; and policy and compliance. The manager reports directly to the department chair, with a secondary reporting relationship to the Senior Manager of Academic Administration.

 

The Department includes 35 full-time faculty; 6 administrative staff; 1 technical support staff; 1 full-time lecturer; 60 enrolled graduate students; 2 research staff (postdocs, fellows, and researchers) and visitors; and 62 undergraduate majors. The Department of English is located in McCosh Hall.

Staff supervision

The academic manager supervises the hiring, performance reviews, merit increase process and terminations of the administrative staff, including regular staff, technical staff, short-term professional employees, casual hourly employees and student employees. The academic manager should be knowledgeable in University policies and familiar with visa regulations, federal work study requirements, tax laws and fair labor standards.

 

Academic administration 

The academic manager supervises the administration of the teaching component of departmental activities, ensuring that the academic department meets all deadlines for the offices of the Dean of the Faculty, Registrar, Dean of the College, and the Graduate School.  Sample duties include: administration of the teaching budget, faculty appointments, the budget for faculty leaves, and the annual faculty salary review. The manager also oversees appointments of postdoctoral and professional researchers, visiting fellows and visiting students, course and enrollment information, graduate student support and graduate student teaching assignments (AIs), and summer study/research programs.

 

Budget and financial management 

The academic manager develops the administrative budget for the academic department, in collaboration with the chair and business manager. The manager is responsible for careful and appropriate use/allocation of the administrative allowance, endowed or restricted funds, and any grants or sponsored research.

 

Facilities/Events Management 

Manages office moves, renovations and repairs; manages space assignments for faculty and staff and purchase of department furniture and equipment.

 

Essential Qualifications

- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience; plus at least 7 years of relevant work experience

- Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, decision-making, and communications skills.
- Ability to effectively manage the resources of the department: experience in budget management, oversight of financial operations.
- Supervisory experience and ability to coach and mentor staff
- Superior organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate in a manner that is professional, objective and easily understood.
- Sensitivity to the needs and concerns of faculty, staff, and students and other members of the University community.
- Knowledge of University policies, visa regulations, federal work study requirements, tax laws and fair labor standards.

 

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in university administration strongly preferred
- Project management experience
- Values importance of diversity and inclusion
- Experience in facilities management

 

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

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180 days

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Mid-Senior Level

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