Posting Number: S05630P

Department: International Center

Salary Range: $80,000 DOQ

Pay Basis: Monthly

Position Status: Regular full-time

Location: Richardson

Job Description:

Background

The University of Texas at Dallas is a Carnegie R1 classification university nestled just a few miles north of downtown Dallas and minutes away from global corporate headquarters and a renowned arts district. UT Dallas was established by the founders of Texas Instruments and is driven by its legacy of entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to academic excellence. A high-energy, agile, innovative university, UT Dallas offers top-ranked science, engineering, and business programs and has gained prominence for a breadth of educational paths from audiology to arts and technology. Our faculty includes various members of the National Academies and more than 550 tenured and tenure-track professors.

Our eight schools offer more than 140 undergraduate and graduate programs, plus professional certificates and fast-track programs. More than 8,000 international students from over 100 countries attend UT Dallas.

At UT Dallas, we firmly believe that global engagement is one of the hallmarks of a great university. We are proud of our long history of international activity and committed to offering our students an education enriched by perspectives, cultures, and languages. The UT Dallas International Center (IC) facilitates strong partnerships with universities and institutes worldwide to enhance global awareness among the UTD and surrounding communities. The IC utilizes its unique position within the University to promote international and global engagement and contributes to the development of graduates with a global awareness. The UT Dallas International Center is organized administratively into four major offices: International Education, International Students and Scholars, International Initiatives, and Immigrant and Citizenship Services. All these units are directly served and supported by the administration team, which serves as the hub of the center’s operations.

Primary Purpose of Job:

The Director of Finance and Operations creates and executes the strategic financial plan of the International Center and provides critical business analysis on financial activities to support decision-making. Reporting to the Vice Provost for Global Engagement, and collaborating closely with other center directors, this role will institute best practices to provide analytical support for growth opportunities, resource allocation, decision-making and oversee financial operations, including budget management, financial reporting, monitoring cash flow, developing and maintaining best practices and internal controls for center finances and operations. The Director is also responsible for effectively leading the center’s administrative and operational staff. The Director will function with a high level of accountability and is required to actively participate in the collaborative planning of all the center’s activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related progressive experience.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Master’s degree in a relevant field, plus supervisory and administrative experience in higher education and financial management. 5-7 years.

Important Message:

1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. EOE , including disability/veterans. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator (ADACoordinator@utdallas.edu) . For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator (TitleIXCoordinator@utdallas.edu) .