Student Financial Services Director and University Bursar   

The expected pay range for this position is $228,450 to $250,430 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of employee benefits and rewards. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

To be successful in this position, you will bring:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

Master’s degree and eight years relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Five years of direct experience managing a Student Financial Services organization for an R1 research university.
• CPA
• Proven ability to direct complex projects with strategic partners
• Proven ability to advocate for funding and other resources in a campus setting
• Experience managing or integrating with a campus financial wellness program

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• In-depth knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), internal controls and auditing, management of accounting, financial or higher education operations.
• Advanced knowledge of PeopleSoft, Oracle, or other business financial systems.
• Advanced understanding of financial principles.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to clearly and effectively present information to internal and external audiences, client groups, and all levels of management.
• Strong analytical skills to review and analyze complex accounting and financial information.
• Strong leadership skills, previous experience in strategic management and leading large multi-functional teams, including problem-solving, conflict resolution, utilization of technology to support services and knowledge of the programs and services in higher education related to financing an educational experience.
• Demonstrated competency in project and operational management of high-volume ongoing and cyclical work.
• Experience working successfully with PIs, their administrative staff, the office of sponsored research, and external sponsors.
• Demonstrated success in performing meticulous, high quality and compliant work; thorough knowledge and experience implementing federal and state regulations governing federal student aid programs, collections practices, IRS tax requirements and related banking regulations.
• Ability to work extended hours during peak cycles and travel to school/unit sites across the university.

Certifications and Licenses:

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Constantly sitting.
• Frequently perform desk-based computer tasks, use telephone, write by hand, sort/file paperwork.
• Occasionally stand/walk, lift/carry objects weighing 11-20 pounds.
• Rarely reach/work above shoulder.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Routine extended working hours during peak cycles; travel to school/unit sites across the university
• Hybrid work schedule including at least two ‘anchor’ days in person on the Redwood City Campus and additional regular and ad-hoc meetings on the Historic Stanford Campus

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues, clients, and external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

* Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.