Description

The City University of New York (CUNY) is the nation’s largest urban public university system, comprising of 25 campuses across New York City’s five boroughs. This includes eleven senior colleges, seven community colleges, one undergraduate honors college, and six postgraduate institutions. CUNY is committed to its historic mission to provide a high-quality public education to all students, regardless of background or means.

The Office of Enrollment Management (EM) at the CUNY Central Office is seeking an experienced Senior University Director of Finance and Business Affairs to join its leadership team. This newly created, critical, and collaborative role will holistically lead the fiscal strategy for EM, overseeing a $90M portfolio and ensures the effective and efficient allocation of fiscal resources to promote EM's strategic priorities. The Senior University Director will provide comprehensive leadership in supporting short- and long-term fiscal planning, budgeting, and resource management across all EM units including EM Operations, K16 Initiatives, University Admissions, University Registrar, University Financial Aid, International Student and Scholar Services.

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management, the Senior University Director will work closely with the Senior University Dean of Enrollment Management and other EM leaders to advance an integrated, strategic financial planning process that enhances data-driven decision-making and operational efficiency serving the Central Office of Enrollment Management to reach its strategic goals and initiatives. The role will also collaborate closely with other Central Office departments such as Academic Affairs, the University Controller, and Procurement, and will serve as a key liaison with City and State constituents of NYC and NYS funded projects.

In addition to the CUNY Title Overview information, other key duties include, but will not be limited to the following:

• Lead fiscal planning, budgeting, and resource management efforts to support EM’s strategic priorities; continuously assess EM operations to ensure alignment with CUNY’s goals and effective use of fiscal and staffing resources.
• Advise EM executive leadership on management of complex, multi-fund budgets, evaluating outcomes, forecast future needs, and recommend strategies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of EM operations.
• Develop, monitor, and manage budget accounts under the direct oversight of the Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management including regular monitoring of EM’s procurement and personnel requests to ensure requests are moved efficiently through a multi-layered approval process.
• Develop and manage multi-year financial plans and annual budgets for review and approval by the Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management.
• Drive data collection and analysis to continuously improve the quality of fiscal data. Analyze trends, patterns, and relations in financial data, presenting findings visually for senior executive leadership to support strategic decision making.
• Design and develop standardized financial reports based upon recurring or critical requests, automated dashboards and metrics for ongoing monitoring of EM resource allocations to support operations.
• Oversee grants management activities within Enrollment Management, including oversight of the Money Smart Financial Coaching Program (MSFCP).
• Supervise a team of six professional staff responsible for EM budgeting, procurement, grants, contracts and related activities.
• Support the execution of special projects, and represent CUNY at City, State, and other external meetings or councils, as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

NOTES: 
-Until further notice, this position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM

Bachelor’s degree and eight years’ related experience required.

PREFERRED

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in budgeting, financial planning, resource management, and/or data analysis, preferably in a higher education or public-sector setting.
• Advanced degree in a related field from an accredited institution.
• Ability to manage and interpret large datasets, run reports and synthesize information from multiple sources to support strategic and data-informed decision-making.
• Knowledge of financial regulations and policies such as CUNY, NYS, and NYC financial, accounting, and budget policies and procedures.
• Proficiency with PeopleSoft accounting modules and related financial technologies or enterprise systems.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of the University and with external stakeholders to include federal, state and city constituents.
• Strong analytical, project management, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to meet key stakeholders' needs and ability to engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Familiarity with enrollment operations in a higher education setting is highly desirable.
• Experience collaborating with a variety of campus stakeholders including enrollment management, academic affairs, student affairs, budget and finance and student success units.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including supervision of professional staff and the ability to foster accountability, collaboration, and high performance.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and shared governance, and to fostering an environment where all individuals are valued and respected.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and respond equitably to frequently changing requirements and priorities.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW
Directs financial and administrative operations of a College or major program.

- Oversees financial resources in a fiscally responsible manner and complies with various legal regulations and University policies

- Develops financial forecasting models to support strategic planning aligned with goals and initiatives

- Recommends and implements strategic college-wide policies to ensure financial compliance is maintained

- Oversees business analyses, budget projections, allocations, financial statements, and statistical reports

- Develops and manages relationships in regard to fiduciary responsibilities with external institutions, including government agencies, corporations, and funding entities

- Performs related duties as assigned.

CUNY TITLE
Higher Education Officer

FLSA
Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The salary is $145,671 or $155,388, commensurate with credentials, education, and experience.

Salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development.  We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off.  Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY

For full consideration, submit a cover letter and resume online via CUNY's web-based job system, addressing how your experience and credentials meet the responsibilities and qualifications outlined.

The direct link to the job opening from external sources is:

https://hrsa.cunyfirst.cuny.edu/psc/erecruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMSCG/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=31373&PostingSeq=1

Current CUNY employees are strongly encouraged to apply and must do so through CUNYfirst Employee Self Service using their login credentials. After you login, click the Careers tile on the Employee Self Service Menu page to view job openings.