Director of Finance & Administration

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**Director of Finance & Administration**

Kansas State University

****About This Role****

The Director of Finance and Administration serves as a member of the

executive management team and is responsible for overseeing the

department\'s daily financial operations in support of more than 4,500

residents and an annual budget of \$50 million. The position provides

strategic leadership in planning, developing, and managing financial and

administrative activities within a complex and diverse department. The

Director supports and advances institutional and departmental goals and

initiatives aligned with the organization\'s mission.

Key areas of responsibility include financial management, accounting and

reporting, strategic planning, capital finance, and data-driven

decision-making. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability

to operate effectively at both the strategic and operational levels,

translating organizational priorities into sound financial strategies

and effective day-to-day operations.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

Provides executive-level leadership for a complex, \$50M+ Housing and

Dining operation serving 4,500+ residents. Oversees financial strategy

and operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, resource

allocation, cash flow, financial reporting, procurement, contracting,

compliance, and audit readiness. Advises executive leadership on

financial performance, develops resource allocation strategies, and

leads bond financing, tax-exemption initiatives, and capital funding for

major facility improvements.

Leads departmental data analytics and develops models supporting

occupancy forecasting, room and board rate-setting, resource allocation,

and data driven decision making. Oversees student housing contracts,

occupancy reporting, Kansas Board of Regents rate submissions, and the

Housing Management System supporting contracts, billing, and reporting.

Sets the strategic direction for departmental technology services and

partners with central IT to implement and maintain enterprise systems

supporting finance, housing, retail, timekeeping, events, service

management, marketing, facilities, and operational reporting. Drives

digital innovation, systems modernization, cloud transformation,

cybersecurity, and PCI compliance while ensuring technology investments

align with business needs and budget constraints.

Provides leadership in policy development, university committees, and

cross-functional strategic projects. Collaborates with University

Purchasing, General Counsel, the University Controller, Board of

Regents, and other institutional partners to advance departmental and

university priorities while fostering innovation, accountability,

collaboration, and a culture of excellence.

****About Us****

The Department of Housing and Dining Services offers award-winning

dining centers, residence halls, and apartment neighborhoods. We pride

ourselves in taking excellent care of our residents, and that is

reflected in our recent Princeton Review rankings. The 2025 Princeton

Review ranks us #2 Happiest Students, #2 Best Quality of Life, #8 Best

College Residence Halls, and #14 Best Campus Food.

From fostering community in our residence halls, to serving up delicious

home cooked meals in the dining centers, and teaching responsibility and

leadership through student employment throughout our department, Housing

and Dining strives for residents to have a well-rounded and positive

experience living on-campus. Functional areas within the department

include administrative, maintenance, student living, and dining

services.

****Worksite Description****

This position is **On-site**.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin wo king

to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid

work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

****What You\'ll Need to Succeed****

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor\'s degree and five years of relevant experience.

Education beyond the minimum degree requirement may count toward

required experience if deemed relevant by the hiring manager. *The

degree requirement ensures candidates possess the financial acumen,

strategic leadership and organizational management skills necessary

to oversee complex business operations, develop and implement growth

strategies and ensure regulatory compliance. These competencies are

typically developed and rigorously validated only through the

comprehensive curriculum and experiential learning inherent in a

formal degree program.*

Preferred Qualifications

• Master\'s degree
• 10 years of relevant experience

Sponsorship Eligibility

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing

basis without sponsorship.

****How to Apply****

Please Submit The Following Documents

Letter of interest detailing qualifications for the