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Senior Fiscal Officer – School of Social Work – Portland State University

Position Summary: The Senior Fiscal Officer (SFO) manages the operations, financial planning, human resources and fiscal activities of the School of Social Work. Reports to the Dean of the School. This is a 12‑month, unclassified and unrepresented position that directly supervises classified and unclassified staff and has dotted line relationships with fiscal and administrative staff within the SSW research and sponsored projects units.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Management – Responsible for forecasting, budget development, allocation, accounting reporting and monitoring of School resources which comprise state funds, tuition dollars, fees, grants and contracts, and foundation funds.
• Human Resources – Responsible for supervising classified and unclassified staff, preparing hiring contracts, overseeing HR functions, and providing guidance on recruitment, evaluation, and policies and procedures.
• Operations – Responsible for operations management including space and equipment, updating policies and procedures for continuous improvement.
• Leadership – Provide leadership around strategic planning activities at the program, School, and university levels; represent the School on numerous university committees and initiatives regarding finance, administration, human resources and research activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Business, Finance or related field.
• 6+ years of relevant financial and administrative experience.
• Experience managing the diverse and complex fiscal activities of an organization.
• High degree of attention to detail and follow‑through.
• Experience supervising staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience developing small to large budgets.
• Experience working in higher education/government environment.
• Understanding of HR principles, policies and employee relations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to identify process/system improvements and work with others to implement change.
• Experience training employees.
• Knowledge of PSU policies on Human Resources, Finance, Travel, Promotion and Tenure, Labor Contracts, Foundation.
• Software: Banner FIS, SIS, HRIS; Cognos/Datamaster; People Admin; Tableau.
• Adaptability and creativity needed in a rapidly changing organization.

Key Cultural Competencies

• Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences.
• Function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying cultural backgrounds.
• Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
• Adhere to all PSU policies including Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and Professional Standards of Conduct.

Environmental Stewardship

Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long‑term sustainability goals.

Work Days/Hours Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm; may have some weekends or evenings.

Compensation

The starting annual salary for this position will be $96,468 but may be negotiated above this rate, dependent upon the factors above, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR.

An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools.

To apply, please submit resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references. In your cover letter please address specifically how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.