Finance, Strategy, and Operations Partner

Job description

PLNU is a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical, Wesleyan tradition, offering quality undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. We provide higher education in a vibrant Christian environment where minds are engaged and challenged, character is modeled and formed, and service is an expression of faith. PLNU is an institution that is committed to reflecting the rich diversity of God’s kingdom. We therefore encourage applications from culturally diverse candidates. Benefits: We are pleased to offer attractive benefits and resources. This includes benefits such as health, dental, tuition benefits for employees and dependents, competitive retirement matching, vacation and sick time, and 15 paid holidays per year. In addition, we have many opportunities to engage with our community including staff chapel and a robust wellness program. Job Summary: Provides administrative and project support to university-wide strategy and planning efforts, including organization and support for the university’s Strategic Leadership Council. This includes tracking progress on strategic initiatives and key cross-functional teams and maintaining related agendas and documentation. Maintains and monitors a consolidated calendar of activities covering the functional areas of Accounting and Finance, Human Resources, Student Financial Services, Institutional Research, and the Employee Housing program. Provides organizational and operational support in administering the Employee Housing program. Salary: Pay range $70,304 - $75,000 Actual salary offered is determined by the candidate’s experience, education, skills, and other factors, including internal equity and university funding resources. Job Status: Full time *** Job Description: Responsibilities In partnership with the VP for Strategy, Planning, and CFO, provide administrative and operational support to the work of the Strategic Leadership Council (SLC), including development and maintenance of systems for meeting preparation, documentation, and agenda development; and the organization and follow-through on SLC-related activities. Maintain and oversee the execution of annual and multi-year planning calendars that connect operational planning and budgeting elements from all areas of university operations, and which tie to key university milestones such as Board of Trustee meetings, Foundation Board meetings, and Administrative Cabinet planning sessions. Serve on the VP for Strategy, Planning, and CFO leadership team. Create and maintain a system for identifying and tracking team commitments and goals and ensuring team accountability. Maintain agendas for both operational and strategic meetings of the leadership team, coordinating meeting and event logistics when needed. Organize and assist in the administration of the Employee Housing program and prepare related documents. Primary administrative contact for the VP for Strategy, Planning, and Chief Financial Officer; includes interaction with internal and external constituents. Meet regularly with the CFO to update and maintain VP and team-level task lists. Establish and maintain office procedures to ensure the smooth operation of the Office of the CFO. Represent and communicate the VP’s instructions or wishes on a variety of complex and sometimes sensitive issues with external and internal publics, including the University President, members of the Board of Trustees, and at all levels of the organization. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Post-high school training/coursework required. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Ability to work in a fast-paced, executive-level environment employing effective organization, time management, and prioritization skills. 5+ years of administration and/or project coordination experience. Ability to interact with initiative and discretion with a wide variety of individuals, including students, trustees, vendors, external colleagues, faculty, and staff. Excellent customer service, public relations, and diplomacy skills. Self-motivated and able to work independently on complex tasks. Commitment to learning and applying new tools and techniques to meet team and organizational goals. Must be detail-oriented and possess excellent organizational skills. Proficiency in Google Workspace and Zoom (or comparable collaboration platforms). Working knowledge of AI tools or willingness to adopt them to improve efficiency and productivity. Knowledge and experience working with a diverse population is preferred. Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement. In addition, staff agree to live in agreement with PLNU’s Community Life Covenant . Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary and may require sitting for extended periods of time. Use of computer equipment: computer keyboard, mouse, and monitor. Ability to read documents, email and other correspondence, and reports on paper and computer monitor. Ability to communicate effectively with others in person and by phone. Ability to stand, stoop, push, pull, and lift up to 10 lbs. *** At PLNU, we believe in pursuing calling together. Deep and meaningful relationships between students, faculty, and staff is vital in nurturing our shared community and expressing God’s love. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in empowering our students to reach their greatest personal, spiritual and professional potential. Point Loma Nazarene University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures.