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Department Budget & Finance (QFA)

Position Title Administrator 1-Bud/Resrce Pln

Job Title Director, Financial Strategic Services

Appointment Type Professional Faculty

Job Location Corvallis

Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible

Remote or Hybrid option?

Job Summary

The Associate VP of Budget and Finance and Deputy Chief Financial Officer is seeking a Director, Financial Strategic Services. This is a full-time 1.00 FTE , 12-month, professional faculty position.

The Director of Financial Strategic Services ( FSS ) provides strategic leadership and direction for a university-wide function that supports financial decision-making through clear communication, contextual analysis, and proactive guidance. This position ensures that FSS evolves in alignment with institutional priorities, leading the development of tools, standardized processes, and messaging that help academic, administrative and student affairs units understand and tell the story of their financial data.

The Director consults with university leaders to guide financial strategy, policy translation, and stewardship practices, ensuring that changes to FSS services are intentional, coordinated, and strategically directed. The Director provides trusted decision support to academic and administrative leaders, strengthens the university’s capacity to invest in student success, research growth, and community impact, and builds long-term financial resilience that supports OSU’s ambitious vision for the future.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President and Deputy Chief Financial Officer, the Director defines the vision and role of FSS , ensuring responsiveness to institutional needs and technological evolution. The Director works closely with leaders in Budget and Finance, the Division of Research and Innovation, and others to provide transparent, timely, and actionable insights that inform executive decision-making and support OSU’s mission as a land grant, R1 research university.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS :

•Top 1.4% university in the world

•More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined

•1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.

•2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties

•7cultural resource centers (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/work-life/diversity-and-cultural-resources) that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone

•100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates

•35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color

•217k+ alumni worldwide

•For more interesting facts about OSU visit:https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers acomprehensive benefits package (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee) with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

•Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.

•Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.

•Retirement savings paid by the university.

•A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.

•Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.

•Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

•Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Future and current OSU employees can use theBenefits Calculator (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator) to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU .

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Direction – 40%

+ Lead the strategic evolution of FSS , ensuring alignment with OSU’s financial goals and institutional priorities.

+ Define and communicate the vision, scope, and role for FSS across the university.

+ Provide leadership and support to Associate Directors in their efforts to guide Financial Strategic Partners and Financial Services Managers.

+ Direct efforts to build frameworks that support unit-level financial strategy and clarity.

+ Support Associate Directors in helping units understand staffing levels across colleges and their financial implications.

+ Promote consistency and transparency in how FSS roles and responsibilities are understood and communicated.

+ Lead efforts to standardize FSS approaches to budgeting and financial review, including cadence, frequency, and format of engagement with unit and college leaders.

+ Guide the adoption of standard tools, data practices, and review processes to improve consistency and impact.

+ Ensure FSS remains responsive to institutional needs by adapting to changes in data platforms, tools, and modernized software systems.

Financial Planning and Analysis – 30%

+ Oversee the development and provision of unit-level: financial forecasts, budget models, and scenario analyses to inform institutional planning.

+ Provide data-driven recommendations on allocation and optimization of resources.

+ Support the Deputy CFO , Chief Budget Officer, and Controller with integrated financial analysis to ensure alignment between budgeting, accounting, and reporting.

+ Partner with the Office of Budget and Resource Planning to lead the Quarterly Projection and other processes in support of Board of Trustees reporting.

+ Collaborate with the Division of Research & Innovation as needed on pre- and post-award support.

+ Deliver presentations and reports that translate complex financial data into clear and actionable insights.

Financial Communication, Policy Translation, & Consultation – 20%

+ Oversee the translation of fiscal policy and financial data into accessible, actionable insights for diverse audiences.

+ Ensure consistent and effective communication between units and the Office of Budget and Resource Planning, especially in support of Board of Trustees reporting.

+ Champion financial literacy and transparency across the university.

+ Serve as a strategic advisor to unit leaders, offering guidance on financial risks, opportunities, and planning.

+ Anticipate emerging financial issues and direct the development of responsive strategies and communications.

+ Ensure that fund management and compliance practices are well-supported and clearly understood.

Organizational Stewardship & Onboarding – 10%

+ Direct efforts to onboard new managers and unit leaders with tailored financial orientation and support.

+ Lead initiatives that improve unit navigation of business processes and financial systems.

+ Promote a culture of stewardship, accountability, and continuous improvement.

What You Will Need

+ Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field

+ Minimum five years of progressively responsible financial management, planning, or analysis experience, with at least three in a leadership role supervising teams and leading cross-functional projects

+ Experience developing and leading financial planning and analysis functions in a large, complex organization

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills

+ Demonstrated skill in budget modeling, financial reporting, and forecasting

+ Ability to prepare and present clear, concise financial/budgetary reports that are appropriate to the audience

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

What We Would Like You to Have

+ Master’s degree in finance, business administration, or related field.

+ Experience working in higher education, public sector, or large non-profit financial management.

+ Knowledge of public university budgeting processes.

+ Familiarity with modern financial planning and analysis tools, systems, and practices.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

This position operates in a professional office environment with regular interaction and communication with faculty, staff, and external partners in person, by phone, email, and virtual platforms. While the role primarily requires an on-campus presence to support key meetings and engagement, it is eligible for occasional telework, as aligned with business needs, as determined by the supervisor. The Director is expected to model effective hybrid leadership by leveraging digital tools and collaboration platforms to engage teams, sustain productivity, and support a connected workplace culture. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required to meet critical deadlines or institutional objectives. Periodic travel may also be required.

Pay Method Salary

Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month

Pay Date Last working day of the month

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range $190,000 - $230,000

Link to Position Description

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position\_descriptions/172116

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number P09532UF

Number of Vacancies 1

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 01/26/2026

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Posting Date 10/28/2025

Full Consideration Date

Closing Date 11/17/2025

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants

Special Instructions to Applicants

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume/CV; and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information please contact: Mealoha McFadden at [email protected] or 541-737-7742

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at ourBackground Checks (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/background-checks) website including thefor candidates (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/candidates) section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team [email protected].

Supplemental Questions

Read More at: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/174167

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.