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Director of Student Affairs Business and Finance
Auburn University, an innovative and impactful institution located in Auburn, Alabama, invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for its next director of student affairs business and finance. This is an in-person leadership role.
Auburn University is consistently ranked the #1 university in Alabama and among the top public universities in the nation. Auburn offers more than 150 undergraduate majors, which are housed in 12 colleges. The university has evolved into one of the largest universities in the South, remaining at the forefront of education with its traditional blend of arts and applied sciences and adapting to today's needs while upholding respect for its traditions and spirit.
Reporting to the senior vice president for student affairs and serving as part of his leadership team, the director of student affairs business and finance functions as the senior business and finance official for the Division of Student Affairs, overseeing and administering all fiscal, compliance, and business operations for the division's $100+ million budget. The director coordinates and facilitates the daily activities of the Office of Business and Finance, directing all policy and process formation to ensure the most efficient use of the division's human and economic resources. The director manages and supervises a dynamic staff of four professionals, including two direct reports, and is directly responsible for a departmental budget of approximately $650,000.
Salary Range: $120,000-$150,000
Qualifications
Requirements include a bachelor's degree in business, management, finance, accounting, or a related field; a minimum of seven years of experience developing, monitoring, analyzing, and overseeing budgets with progressing levels of responsibility and accountability; at least two years of experience directly managing full-time employees; knowledge of accounting and budget principles, practices, and the analysis of financial data; and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience (When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement at a rate of one (1) year of relevant education per year of required experience).
Application and Nomination
Auburn University has selected Spelman Johnson, a leading executive search firm, to assist with leading this search. Review of applications will begin on October 31, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Please submit your resume and cover letter via https://spelmanandjohnson.com/position/director-of-student-affairs-business-and-finance/
Visit the Auburn University website at www.auburn.edu
It is Auburn University's policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit thiswebsiteto learn more.
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Job Description
Director of Student Affairs Business and Finance
Auburn University, an innovative and impactful institution located in Auburn, Alabama, invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for its next director of student affairs business and finance. This is an in-person leadership role.
Auburn University is consistently ranked the #1 university in Alabama and among the top public universities in the nation. Auburn offers more than 150 undergraduate majors, which are housed in 12 colleges. The university has evolved into one of the largest universities in the South, remaining at the forefront of education with its traditional blend of arts and applied sciences and adapting to today's needs while upholding respect for its traditions and spirit.
Reporting to the senior vice president for student affairs and serving as part of his leadership team, the director of student affairs business and finance functions as the senior business and finance official for the Division of Student Affairs, overseeing and administering all fiscal, compliance, and business operations for the division's $100+ million budget. The director coordinates and facilitates the daily activities of the Office of Business and Finance, directing all policy and process formation to ensure the most efficient use of the division's human and economic resources. The director manages and supervises a dynamic staff of four professionals, including two direct reports, and is directly responsible for a departmental budget of approximately $650,000.
Salary Range: $120,000-$150,000
Qualifications
Requirements include a bachelor's degree in business, management, finance, accounting, or a related field; a minimum of seven years of experience developing, monitoring, analyzing, and overseeing budgets with progressing levels of responsibility and accountability; at least two years of experience directly managing full-time employees; knowledge of accounting and budget principles, practices, and the analysis of financial data; and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience (When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement at a rate of one (1) year of relevant education per year of required experience).
Application and Nomination
Auburn University has selected Spelman Johnson, a leading executive search firm, to assist with leading this search. Review of applications will begin on October 31, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Please submit your resume and cover letter via https://spelmanandjohnson.com/position/director-of-student-affairs-business-and-finance/
- Contact J. Scott Derrick at [email protected] for confidential inquiries.
- Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact Spelman Johnson at 413-529-2895 or email [email protected].
Visit the Auburn University website at www.auburn.edu
It is Auburn University's policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit thiswebsiteto learn more.
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