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Director, Ph.D. Student Financial Operations
Northeastern University
Director, Ph.D. Student Financial Operations
Northeastern University
 Director, Ph.D. Student Financial Operations About the Opportunity This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. SUMMARY Reporting to the Vice Provost for Finance & Administration in the Office of the Provost's Finance and Administration group, the Director, Ph.D. Student Financial Operations will lead the strategic development, implementation and maintenance of graduate student financial processes and systems. These projects will require an organizational systems perspective and will often span multiple university stakeholders and customers. The Director will work closely with leadership and staff across the university to analyze business-critical systems, identify areas for improvement, and proactively develop and implement solutions. The Director will also be responsible for all matters related to PhD funding including internal and external fellowship funding, the nomination and selection process, daily management, creation, oversight and improvement of specific business processes, including, but not limited to: Ph.D. payment processing (fellowship and assistantships), tracking and reporting, charging of Ph.D. stipends to grants, and implementation of a university-wide process to charge Ph.D. tuition to grants. This work involves partnering with stakeholders, including the Deputy Provost, Vice Provost for Finance and Administration, and Vice Provost for the Ph.D. Network, to understand existing processes and business needs to define a framework, as well as working with key partners to design the appropriate and actionable solutions. As part of the finance and administration team, the Director will create executive-level reports on all aspects of a project, including creating both financial and non-financial dashboards. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES 1) Lead the strategic development, implementation and maintenance of graduate student financial processes and systems. Work closely with leadership and staff across the university to analyze business-critical systems, identify areas for improvement, and proactively develop and implement solutions. 2) Manage the PhD funding including internal and external fellowship funding, the nomination and selection process, daily management, creation, oversight and improvement of specific business processes, including Ph.D. payment processing (fellowship and assistantships), tracking and reporting, charging of Ph.D. stipends to grants, and implementation of a university-wide process to charge Ph.D. tuition to grants. 3) Work closely with faculty and staff across the university and its global campus network to develop institutional knowledge and integrated processes to support the execution of strategic initiatives. Position Type Finance Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity. To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Director--PhD-Student-Financial-Operations_R118647 Copyright 2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-099d9dde0cf2ba49845fe8ae6ac55929
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About Northeastern University
Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern is a leader in worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. Our broad mix of experience-based education programs?our signature cooperative education program, as well as student research, service learning, and global learning?build the connections that enable students to transform their lives. The University offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.
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