Assistant VP for Foundations & Chief Financial Officer, Foundations
Job ID: 277568
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:
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About Us
Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
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Location
Augusta University -
Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
Job Summary
The Assistant Vice President for Foundations & Chief Financial Officer for Foundations is responsible for the operational and administrative support activities of the Augusta University Foundation, the Augusta University Real Estate Foundation, and the Augusta University Real Estate Corporation. The AVP/CFO manages the daily operations and financial management of the Foundations and the internal support of the Development function for AU. The AVP/CFO provides the leadership, management and oversight necessary to ensure that the Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement office and the Foundations have the appropriate strategies, operational controls, reporting procedures and infrastructure in place to support the prospect research, gift processing, development, donor stewardship and recognition, stakeholder relations and database needs while maintaining excellence and ensuring financial strength and operating efficiency.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Oversee, direct and manage the administrative and supporting services for the Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement office and Foundations including budget, financial services and support information technology infrastructure management for financial systems.
In collaboration with the Senior Director of Information and Data Services, monitor, and report on measurable objectives for specific development and constituent engagement initiatives including: annual giving, major and planned giving and alumni affairs.
Oversee the finance staff to ensure proper fiscal management, financial reporting, and maintenance of all accounting systems and functions. Remain up to date and ensure compliance with nonprofit financial and audit best practices and state and federal law regarding nonprofit operations.
Develop and administer all policies and procedures for the operations of the Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement office and Foundations. Interprets applicable policies and procedures and ensures compliance and approves any necessary exceptions. Monitor the effectiveness of operations and support services and initiate policy and procedure revisions in cooperation with the VP for Foundations & CEO of the Foundations and the VP for Development.
Ensure timeliness, accuracy, and usefulness of Philanthropy & Alumni and Foundations management and financial reporting to internal and external stakeholders including AU leadership, federal and state funders, foundations, and the Foundations' board.
Serve as strategic partner for VP for Foundations & CEO of the Foundations, in implementing and monitoring strategies, plans, and budgets. Serves as a representative on various boards, councils, committees or task forces to coordinate institutional activities and facilitate Development and Foundations goals and initiatives. Makes presentations as requested. Support and manage special projects for the VP for Foundations & CEO of the Foundations.
Ensure maintenance of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures and oversee cash, investment and asset management and associated cash flow planning to ensure availability of funds as needed. Oversee investment and financial strategies and activities, as well as banking relationships.
Coordinate the development of the budget for the Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement office through the Augusta University Foundation with the VP for Foundations & CEO of the Foundations, other VPs, AVPs and directors of development and support and monitor its management through the applicable processes and procedures.
Engage the Foundations' board to develop short-, medium-, long-term plans and projections and represent the foundation to financial partners, including financial institutions, investors, foundation executives, auditors, public officials, etc.
Perform all other job-related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with seven years minimum financial management experience, preferably in a philanthropic setting, or equivalent experience resulting in the development and implementation of creative financial and operational management strategies.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree, CPA preferred
Ten or more years financial management experience, preferably in a philanthropic setting, or equivalent experience resulting in the development and implementation of creative financial and operational management strategies.
Enthusiasm for working in a developing organization where changes are frequent, structure is evolving, and flexibility and teamwork are necessary. Ability to motivate others and design activities to assist others in meeting organizational goals. Experience with using and overseeing the management of fundraising database management systems. Experience in the management of a non-profit foundation affiliated with a public college or university. Strong desire to use and encourage creative thinking to appropriately challenge current practices. Personal characteristics associated with successful professionals, including a vigorous work ethic, sound judgment, impeccable integrity, demonstrated initiative, appropriate professional appearance, attitude and personality to work effectively with colleagues and senior leadership.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
The AVP/CFO will be a talented leader with a strong background in non-profit finance and philanthropy coupled with a keen interest in and appreciation for the values and mission of AU and AUHealth. S/he will have at least five years of broad finance and business operations experience, ideally beginning in non-profit audit and/or accounting followed by experience gathering and evaluating financial information and making actionable recommendations to senior leadership. S/he will ideally have experience managing a team of staff in non-profit operations and financial management (accounting, budgeting, control, and reporting) for a complex nonprofit with multiple funding sources including government (federal and state) contracts and an affiliate structure with various program areas delivered nationally.
Knowledge of non-profit tax laws and best practices. Well-developed quantitative skills for budget management, goal setting and program evaluation. Ability to select, train, supervise, inspire and lead a professional team. Strong capabilities in planning, organizing and managing work, including ability to manage multiple tasks and relationships. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases. Detail-oriented with strong organizational, prioritization and multi-tasking skills.
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Pay Band: B19
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position
Recruitment Period: 9/23/24 - Until Filled
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply
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