AidData Associate Director of Finance & Operations

The Associate Director of Finance & Operations is responsible for overseeing the finances and operations of AidData and working with its Executive Director and leadership team on such issues.

This position oversees fiscal, human resource, and administrative activities and supervises staff accountable for day-to-day operations for the AidData and its respective units, including budgeting, financial management, office management, facility management, and human resource management.

The incumbent leads department communication and coordination with functional departments (Human Resources, Finance, Procurement, Accounts Payable, Facilities, Office of Sponsored Programs, Compliance) and other campus units, schools, centers, and institutes.  

The Associate Director of Finance & Operations supports AidData’s goal of serving as a leading research institution at W&M and around the globe.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in finance, accounting, or business administration or related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience (e.g., a Certified Public Accountant).
• Significant experience in research administration, financial management, and/or operations management.
• Significant team leadership experience.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, maintain, and interpret policies and procedures, utilizing analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and to foster and maintain collegial relationships with diverse constituencies.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain a big-picture perspective.
• Systems thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and process improvement skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in higher education.
• Experience with a research organization, project, or lab.
• Familiarity with grants and contracts in terms of both understanding award language and implementation procedures.
• Knowledge of federal funding agency requirements.
• Experience with the Commonwealth of Virginia's higher education policies and practices.
• Experience utilizing William & Mary online administrative applications that support fiscal, human resources, payroll, and procurement transactions (i.e., Banner Finance, Qlik, Workday, and Discoverer reporting tools).

Responsibilities:

• 50% - Financial Management
• 20% - Internal Relations
• 10% - Organizational Management/Development
• 10% - Team Leadership and Performance Management
• 10% - Office Management

Salary Range: $85,000-$105,000 commensurate with experience and internal alignment.