Director of Financial Operations

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Posting Details

Job Title Director of Financial Operations

Department DARDEN COLLEGE OF EDUC

Position Number FP323A

Location Norfolk, VA

Job Summary

The Darden College of Education and Professional Studies ( DCEPS ) Director of Financial Operations provides strategic leadership and oversight of all financial operations for the college and financial management related to multiple administrative and operational areas including but not limited to Academic Affairs, Finance, Human Resources, Facilities, Procurement, and/or Information Technology in order to ensure compliance with university policies and procedure in financial reporting and management. Provides guidance to the dean, associate deans of the college, and its constituent school chairs. Works directly with fiscal techs in the college to support their efforts, correct issues that arise, and present new procedures.

Position Type FullTime

Type of Recruitment General Public

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred, in Finance, Business Administration, or Accounting. Bachelor’s degree required, in Business Administration or Accounting with related experience in field of study
• Knowledge of higher education financial systems and accounting practices.
• Keen understanding of state and federal policies and procedures related to higher education/governmental agencies.
• Effective customer service and problem solving/decision making skills.
• Ability to analyze large data sets, summarize and present financial and narrative information clearly.
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated management ability and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently; meet strict deadlines; make sensible budget planning and monitoring recommendations and decisions; and maintain the utmost confidentiality involving matters of a sensitive nature.
• Extensive experience using Banner or other university related student/financial applications.
• Considerable experience in financial management and administration, strategic planning, budgeting and financial planning. Microsoft Office (expertise in Excel).
• Considerable experience forecasting and projecting budget scenarios within different budget models.
• Some experience aligning strategic initiatives with financial plans.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

Conditions of Employment

Job Open Date 10/09/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Application Review Date 10/22/2025

Job Close Date

Special Instructions To Applicants / Additional Materials Required

Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

Department Information

Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

ODU Statement

Old Dominion University, located in the City of Norfolk in the metropolitan Hampton Roads region of coastal Virginia, is a state-assisted, Carnegie doctoral/research-extensive institution that serves its students and enriches the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world through rigorous academic programs, strategic partnerships, and active civic engagement. Its 24,000 students, including over 6,000 graduate students, form a diverse and multicultural community in six academic colleges. Through a collaborative and innovative approach to education and research, the University focuses on student learning and addresses critical needs in the professions. ODU’s programs are offered on the main campus, at higher education centers in the region, and at numerous distance learning sites.

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• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Contact Information for Professional References
  
  

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