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The Center for Innovation in Social Work and Health (CISWH) at Boston University School of Social Work supercharges innovation in social work research, training, and practice to influence the political agenda on health equity worldwide. CISWH currently invites applications for the Finance and Operations Manager position who will manage the day-to-day operational and fiscal responsibilities of CISWH. This position oversees budgeting, financial planning, and forecasting, while managing expenses to align with budgets and preparing financial reports. This position supports successful grant submissions and compliance, procurement and vendor contracts, collaborates with the director in carrying out HR functions, contributes to the strategic plan, and oversees facilities and operations to support the team. This position reports directly to and works closely with the CISWH Director. This position manages at least one direct report who provides administrative, travel logistics, event planning, and financial data entry to support the Center.

Required Skills

The successful candidate will possess:

• Bachelor's degree and at least 3-5 years of experience managing budgets, generating financial reports, forecasting, and hiring, training, and managing personnel; 5-8 years of work experience can be substituted for bachelor's degree.

• Extensive financial and administrative management experience in social services, healthcare, academic or similar environment.

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, including ability to work with a diverse, multidisciplinary team.

• Strong writing skills; grant and proposal writing experience a plus.

• Strong verbal communication and presentation skills.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Professional and polished demeanor.

• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

• Basic knowledge in Teams and SharePoint

• Working knowledge of Concur, SAP, or similar tools.

• Openness to feedback and a commitment to maintaining flexibility, continuous learning, and quality improvement.

In addition, the successful candidate will have the demonstrated ability to:

• Apply professional standards and best practices in performing financial, HR, and administrative responsibilities.

• Act as an internal resource to help team members execute high-level operational and strategic tasks to meet organizational goals and workplans.

• Troubleshoot and resolve problems within areas of responsibilities.

• Take initiative to complete tasks on time and with a commitment to quality.

• Build and develop relationships with diverse team members.

• Work independently and as part of a team.

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Required Experience