Facilitator of Academic & Business Operations for Consah

Posting number: 999416

Department: Northwestern State University

Job classification: UNCLASSIFIED

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administration, Nursing

Northwestern State University seeks qualified applicants for the position of Facilitator of Academic & Business Operations for CONSAH.

To apply: Please submit a letter of application, CV, official transcripts, and list of three professional references with contact information to:

Dr. Aimee Badeaux Dean, College of Nursing and School of Allied Health 1800 Line Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71101-3127

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• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Demonstrated experience in business operations, administrative operations, higher education administration, or a related area.
• Demonstrated knowledge of budget, grant, purchasing, travel, personnel, and contractual processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, interpersonal, and problem­ solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality.

Preferred:

• Degree in business, accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Three or more years of progressively responsible business or administrative operations experience.
• Experience in higher education, healthcare, or an academic environment.
• Experience with University or State of Louisiana financial, purchasing, personnel, and administrative systems.
• Experience with grant financial management, accreditation, or contracts.

Position Summary: The Facilitator of Academic and Business Operations provides administrative and business operations support to the Dean of the College of Nursing and School of Allied Health (CONSAH) and coordinates the academic and business operations of the College. The position serves as the primary administrative liaison between the Dean's Office, CONSAH departments and programs, and University administrative offices. On behalf of the Dean, the Facilitator coordinates the financial, grant, purchasing, personnel, contractual, and accreditation operations of the College.

Review of applications will begin immediately. Position will remain open until filled. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Start date for the position is negotiable.

• Provide administrative and business operations support to the Dean in the daily management of the College and Dean's Office.
• Monitor College budgets on behalf of the Dean, reconcile accounts, and assist with annual budget preparation, and prepare budget documents for Dean approval.
• Coordinate the financial administration and reporting of grants, contracts, endowed professorships, and restricted funds.
• Coordinate purchasing, travel, reimbursement, and equipment inventory processes in accordance with University and State requirements.
• Prepare financial and operational reports, spreadsheets, and data analyses for the Dean.
• Coordinate personnel and hiring documentation, including Louisiana State Board of Nursing requirements.
• Prepare and route contracts and agreements, including adjunct, extra service, and professional service contracts, affiliation agreements, and memoranda of understanding.
• Review and route forms and documents requiring Dean action.
• Maintain accurate records for budgets, grants, purchasing, personnel, contracts, and accreditation.
• Assist with accreditation activities, documentation, and site visits.
• Monitor deadlines and action items and follow up with departments, faculty, staff, and University offices.
• Coordinate meetings, events, and administrative materials for the Dean and College.
• Serve as liaison with University offices and improve administrative workflows and efficiency.
• Maintain confidentiality and perform other duties as assigned by the Dean.