Associate Director for Administration

Company Name: University of Massachusetts Amherst
Location: Amherst, MA

The University of Massachusetts/Amherst invites applicants for the position of Associate Director for Administration. The Associate director of Administration will report to the Deputy of Administration and function as a civilian member of the university of Massachusetts Amherst Police Department Command Staff. The Associate Director for Administration provides leadership and supervision for the administrative functions of the Police Department, including personnel and financial services. this position will oversee personnel services in the department to assure compliance with University policies, bargaining agreements, applicable Jaw and financial plans. The position will also oversee and lead the annual budgeting and planning process; administer and review all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and change and inform senior leadership of the department’s financial status. Serve as the Chief’s representative in University financial and personnel matters.

Hiring Salary: $49,900 – $62,700 range
Normal Starting Salary: $49,900 – $56,300 range

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, finance, or related field and 5 years of experience required
  • Master’s degree in human resources, finance, or related field and 5 years experience preferred
  • Demonstrated supervisory experience, including ability to work with diverse staff to achieve goals through collaboration, including ability to work with diverse staff
  • Stron interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to interact with a wide range of people to achieve desired outcomes
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to respond quickly and effectively to unanticipated challenged
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines
  • Ability to interpret contract and policy issues and exercise good judgment in providing guidance and advice regarding personnel and financial issue
  • Experience with databases, enterprise systems such as PeopleSoft, Microsoft office products

To apply, if interested, please compile a resume, cover letter and names and contact information of three (3) reference by June 5, 2015, and apply at umass.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=59060