Administrator, Strategic Partnerships and Economic Development (SPED)
Job ID: 279396
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:
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About Us
Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.
Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.
The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Location
Augusta University -
Our Health Sciences Campus:
1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Our Summerville Campus:
2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
Job Summary
The position is responsible for the financial and operational support activities of Strategic Partnerships and Economic Development (SPED) units, including Business Development, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Community Engagement, Augusta University Real Estate Corporation (AUREC), and Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center. The position will play a pivotal role in driving the strategic direction and financial performance to ensure continuous alignment among each unit and with Augusta University's strategic direction. The position will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic plans, analyzing financial data, designing, and reporting on multi-year operational planning models, and providing insight and recommendations to executive leadership. This role requires expertise in business strategy and financial operations to guide the growth and success of the unit in support of Augusta University.
Responsibilities
The duties include, but are not limited to:

STRATEGIC PLANNING: Serve as strategic partner for EVP of Strategic Partnerships and Economic Development and key AU stakeholders in implementing and monitoring strategies, plans, and budgets. Serves as a representative on various boards, councils, committees, or task forces to coordinate institutional activities and facilitate unit goals and initiatives. Make presentations as requested. Support and manage special projects for the EVP. Engage units to develop short-, medium-, long-term strategic plans, goals and financial projections.
FINANCIAL MANANGEMENT AND PROCUREMENT: Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and accounting processed including but not limited to maintaining the QuickBooks accounting system used by AU REC. Remain up to date on and ensure compliance with nonprofit financial and audit best practices and state and federal law regarding University and nonprofit operations
BUDGET COORDINATION: Coordinate the development of the budget for Strategic Partnerships and Economic Development and all supporting units with the EVP, VPs, AVPs and / or Directors of development and support and monitor its management through the applicable processes and procedures. Responsible for budget funds. Responsible for forecasted financial plans based on multiple scenarios for all business conducted under unit. Ensure maintenance of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures and asset management and associated cash flow planning to ensure availability of funds as needed. Oversee refresh budgeting.
REPORTING: In collaboration with each Strategic Partnerships and Economic Development unit, monitor and report on measurable objectives for specific development and constituent engagement, to include gathering and maintaining accurate data as well as being the point of contact for AU REC and Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center for state reporting requirements. Ensure timeliness, accuracy, and usefulness of unit management and financial reporting to internal and external stakeholders including AU leadership, federal and state funders, AU Foundation, and the AUREC board.
ADMINISTRATIVE: Oversee, direct, and manage the business operations staff for Strategic Partnerships and Economic Development including the processes for human resources, operational, budget, and financial activities.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: Develop and administer all policies and procedures for the operations of the Strategic Partnership & Economic Development unit. Interpret applicable policies and procedures and ensures compliance and approves any necessary exceptions. Monitor the effectiveness of operations and support services and initiate policy and procedure revisions in cooperation with the EVP and each leader for all Strategic Partnerships and Economic Development units.
OTHER DUTIES: Perform all other job-related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in related field. Seven years minimum financial management experience, or equivalent experience resulting in the development and implementation of creative financial and operational strategies.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Educational Qualifications
Masters degree from an accredited college or university in related field.
Preferred Experience
Ten or more years of financial management experience, preferably resulting in the development and implementation of creative financial and operational management strategies.
Experience in the management of a non-profit organization affiliated with a public college or university. Enthusiasm for working in a developing organization where changes are frequent, structure is evolving, and flexibility and teamwork are necessary.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
KNOWLEDGE
A talented leader with a strong background in finance and business management in addition to a keen interest in and appreciation for the values and mission of Augusta University.
SKILLS
Five years of broad finance and business operations experience, ideally beginning in accounting followed by experience gathering and evaluating financial information and making actionable recommendations to executive leadership.
Five years of managing a team of staff in operations and financial management (accounting, budgeting, control, and reporting) for a complex organization or unit with multiple funding sources including government (federal and state) contracts and an affiliate structure with various program areas.

ABILITIES
Daily decision making regarding the operational and financial activities of Strategic Partnerships & Economic Development and each supporting unit to include Business Development, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Community Engagement, the Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center, and the Augusta University Real Estate Corporation.
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days/M-F (Work outside of normal business hours may be required)
Pay Band: B17
Salary: Minimum $109,500/annually - Midpoint $139,600/annual
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum midpoint) of the position.
Recruitment Period: Until Filled
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply
Consider applying with us today!
https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/
Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university
Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee
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