at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Opening Id: 50718
Department: Medill - Administration
Salary/Grade: EXS/12
Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications is a leader in education and research. As the media industry experiences unprecedented change, Medill is at the forefront of innovation. Our expert teaching and thought leadership focus on enduring skills and values as well as new techniques and technologies that are changing the way stories are told and consumed in today's digital world. In recently celebrating our 100th year in 2021, our experience in leading the fields of journalism and IMC is unparalleled.
Medill offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in journalism, and an undergraduate certificate and graduate degree in integrated marketing communications. The Medill community is tight-knit and supportive. It consists of 100 faculty, 60 staff, 1,200 students and 18,000 alumni. The diversity of the Medill community has been a source of innovation, excellence and leadership throughout our history. Today Medill continues its commitment to creating an inclusive environment and to providing equity in opportunities regarding research, teaching, administration and student services. We aim to welcome students, staff and faculty from diverse backgrounds and support them so they may thrive at Medill.
Job Summary:
Reporting directly to the Associate Dean of Administration, the Senior Director is responsible for all aspects of the school’s financial planning, operations, and reporting. This role also includes budget planning and financial analysis, including special analyses requested by the Dean’s Office. The Senior Director is expected to provide leadership in all areas of the school’s financial management, including the Medill Business Office and its staff and operations. The expectation is that Senior Director will be viewed as an integral part of the Dean’s management team, becoming a trusted advisor for the Dean and leadership team.
A well-qualified candidate has already been identified and will be considered for the position alongside other qualified candidates identified through a competitive recruitment process. The University reserves its right to give priority consideration to internal qualified candidates.
This position will be on-site on the Evanston campus for a minimum of two days per week, while the remaining time is allowed to be worked remotely. This remote working arrangement will be evaluated on a regular basis and may be changed based on business and operational needs.
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