Chief Admin Officer - 534336

Chief Admin Officer - 534336

ABOUT FIU

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine is currently seeking a Chief Amin Officer to join our team of professionals.

Duties include:

• Directs all operational aspects of the Office of Academic Affairs. Streamlines and integrates the operational infrastructure, develops the team into a cohesive integrated high-performing system of resources, leads the business planning and implementation, and oversees performance.
• Directs and oversees all financial plans, ensuring the financial stability and sustainability of the Office of Academic Affairs through effective fiscal management. Identifies and implements opportunities for revenue diversification, including grants, partnerships, and innovative cost-saving initiatives.
• Works closely with the Division of Finance and Administration in the management of budgets, information technology, and contracting for services. Works closely with HWCOM Human Resources in the recruitment, compensation, retention, and labor relations of faculty and staff within the Office of Academic Affairs.
• Resolves resource allocation challenges by ensuring that the Office of Academic Affairs is fully integrated to achieve economies of scale while at the same time ensuring that program objectives are met.
• Works collaboratively with faculty and administrators to prepare and submit anannual operational budget for review and approval. Manages the Office of Academic Affairs effectively within an allocated budget and reports accurately on progress made and challenges encountered.
• Leads efforts to establish, managing, and improving performance metrics.
• Develops and implements processes and procedures to standardize operations, enhance efficiency, and ensure compliance with institutional and regulatory standards.
• Oversees the integration of innovative technologies to improve operational systems, data management, and decision-making processes.
• Leads risk management efforts to identify, analyze, and mitigate operational risks, ensuring continuity of operations and long-term stability.
• Facilitates strategic planning initiatives, ensuring alignment of operational goals with the broader institutional mission and priorities.
• Provides leadership in workforce planning to address staffing needs, succession planning, and resource optimization.
• Develops robust reporting systems to provide stakeholders with timely and accurate updates on operational performance, budget management, and key initiatives.
• Oversees the alignment of human resource strategies with organizational goals, ensuring talent acquisition, retention, and compensation processes meet institutional needs.
• Enhances communication channels between faculty, staff, and administration to ensure transparency and alignment with strategic priorities.
• Facilitates interdepartmental collaboration to improve resource-sharing, strengthen partnerships, and support institutional success.
• Ensures the establishment and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure progress and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Perform other duties assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in areas of Business Administration, Finance or related field and 10 years of experience, or a bachelor's degree in areas of Business Administration, Finance or related field and 12 years of experience. Five years of the required experience must be working with senior leadership.

TO APPLY

To apply, please visit us on-line at https://hr.fiu.edu/careers/, click on “Prospective Employees” or “Current Employees” and search for job opening ID 534336.

FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.