Director of Finance and Admin Services - College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

About Eastern Washington University:

Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWU's 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington's second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor's and master's degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by https://collegesofdistinction.com/, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a https://collegesofdistinction.com/best-colleges-of-distinction/ (CoD). Money magazine recently named https://money.com/best-colleges/profile/eastern-washington-university/.

Tribal Land Acknowledgement

Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place---the knowledge that comes from the land.

Job Summary:

The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at Eastern Washington University seeks a Director of Finance and Administrative Services.

The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) Director of Finance and Administration is responsible for providing overall leadership, planning, and support related to the College's administrative functions, including budget preparation and execution; college financial analyses, purchasing, payroll and travel; personnel administrative support and human resource management. Reporting directly to the Dean, the Director of Finance and Administration manages business and administrative functions on behalf of the College in close collaboration with Eastern's Finance team.

This position is the liaison for CAHSS to various offices on campus for all administrative and financial matters. This role establishes and maintains policies and procedures for administrative areas as well as plays a lead role in assisting the Dean with all college-wide decision-making, representing CAHSS in matters related to budget, finance, human resources, and other administrative functions. The Director of Finance and Administration is a key strategic advisor to CAHSS, related to the college's budget, business operations and the activation of human resources related initiatives.

The successful candidate understands the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences priorities and is well versed in complex budgeting strategies and planning, revenue streams, funding mechanisms, financial analysis, and enjoys serving in an advisory role offering suggestions and guidance to the Dean, Associate Deans, Depar