Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $93,900 - Midpoint: $126,800 (Salaried E14)
Department/Organization: 219101 - University Libraries
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Job Summary: The Director of University Libraries Financial Affairs oversees all accounting and budgeting activities for University Libraries. Ensures application of accounting principles, practices, and techniques in accordance with industry standards, current laws, and University policy. Manages resources of assigned areas to accomplish goals and objectives. Supervises accounting and other staff, as well as provide guidance and direction to other department staff.
Additional Department Summary: Directs all financial operations, grants and contracts administration, endowments and cash gifts management, building management, construction, renovations, and Human Resources (faculty, staff & students) for University Libraries. Serves as a member of the Library Executive Committee, which also includes the Dean of University Libraries, Senior Associate Dean of University Libraries, Associate Dean for Special Collections, Associate Dean for Information Technology, and Associate Dean for Research and User Services.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related financial field and eight (8) years of accounting experience; OR Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and six (6) years of accounting experience.
Skills and Knowledge: Ability to expertly use and apply technology to provide positive, efficient, and effective results. Ability to manage and oversee complex projects and develop logistical plans. Excellent communicate skills, both verbal and in written. Ability to adapt to changing environment.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in a similar education environment. Experience in managing complex budgets and handling large fiscal transactions. Experience with supervision of facility construction and renovation projects. Experience with directing facility maintenance and management. Experience using Banner, Concur, PageUp, and PeopleAdmin. Knowledge of building maintenance and construction.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.
