CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Req #: | 177978 |
Department: | COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES |
Job Location: | Seattle Campus |
Posting Date: | 03/13/2020 |
Closing Info: | Open Until Filled |
Salary: | Salary and benefits are competitive. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. |
Shift: | First Shift |
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As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here.
Although open until filled, priority application date is March 26, 2020. |
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. All of which has allowed the UW to be nationally recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for six consecutive years.
Play an integral role in deepening the understanding of world affairs …
Have you ever wanted to be where the world is studied? The Jackson School of International Studies (JSIS) combines the in depth study of the social sciences, humanities and professional fields to enhance, impact and help shape our collective understanding of our increasingly interconnected globe. Do you have what it takes to be the chief administrative officer to the folks that study, advise and present the world to leaders, NGOs, academics and fellow citizens? If you do, and have at least nine years of progressively increasing responsibility in financial, accounting and administrative oversight an MBA, JD or CPA designation, we urge you to apply for the role of Chief Administrative Officer at the award winning, University of Washington, JSIS. In this role you will work in close partnership with the Director of JSIS and be responsible for managing the finance and administration operations of this highly dynamic, eclectic and wonderfully complex school that is home to six Title VI National Resource Centers, seven undergraduate majors, 14 minors and nine inter-disciplinary MA degrees. With faculty and staff each numbering in the high forties, there is a strong, experienced and highly motivated cadre of academic and professional devoted to doing the inspired work of JSIS.
As the senior administrator reporting to the JSIS Director, the CAO will be charged with identifying all funds circulated through the School, while ensuring the highest levels of integrity and compliance to all applicable laws, policies, grants and contracts. This also means that the CAO will be responsible for the timely provision of all necessary budget forecasting and administrative considerations for the director and school leadership as they make strategic and budgetary decisions.
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Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
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The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 / 206-543-6452 (tty) or dso@uw.edu.