Financial Administrator 2, Preparatory and Community Engagement, College-Conservatory of Music

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 340,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls the most ambitious campus design program in the country.

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger.

UC’s annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion. The University’s overall regional economic impact exceeds $10.

6 billion, paving the way for the future of Cincinnati.

About the College-Conservatory of Music

The University of Cincinnati's nationally ranked and internationally renowned College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) is a preeminent institution for the performing and media arts.

The school’s educational roots date back to 1867, and a solid, visionary instruction has been at its core since that time.

Declared "one of this country's leading conservatories" by the New York Times, CCM offers 10 degree types (BA, BFA, BM, MFA, MA, MM, MME, AD, DMA, PhD) in approximately 120 possible majors, along with a variety of pre-collegiate and post-graduate programs and workshops.

The college also offers academic minors in both media production and music. The synergy created by housing CCM within a comprehensive public university gives the college its unique character and defines its objective : to educate and inspire the whole artist and scholar for positions on the world stage.

At CCM, tomorrow’s arts luminaries work with today’s industry leaders. CCM’s internationally recognized faculty members work with students from around the world.

116 full-time faculty members and 151 part-time faculty members provide personalized mentorship, guiding students in their individual scholarly, creative, musical, performing and teaching growth.

CCM’s student enrollment for Fall 2023 totaled 1,403. This number included 883 undergraduate students and 520 graduate students.

CCM’s current student population comes to Cincinnati from 41 different states and 41 different countries. International students represent roughly 23% of the student body.

CCM provides students with professionally oriented immersive experiences in order to prepare them to enter directly into performing and media arts careers.

As the largest single source of performing arts events in Ohio, CCM presents nearly 1,000 major public performances each year.

Students are involved in each step of the process from planning to performing, both on stage and behind-the-scenes.

CCM's dynamic and influential alumni network includes over 14,300 artists, teachers, entrepreneurs, researchers, leaders and professionals who are active in the arts on a global scale.

Many of the college’s graduates have achieved notable success in the performing and media arts, and 97% of recent graduates are currently working or continuing their education.

CCM is an accredited institution of the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD), the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST), and a member of the University / Resident Theatre Association (U / RTA).

The University of Cincinnati and all regional campuses are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Learn more by visiting https : / / ccm.uc.edu

About the Division

The Preparatory Division (CCM Prep) offers a wide variety of programs in music, dance and theatre arts for people of all ages and abilities including classes for adults, young children, teens and pre-professional students preparing for a future in the performing arts.

Job Overview

The Finance and Operations Administrator combines the supervision of the fiscal administrative activities of CCM Prep with the development and implementation of systems and processes to ensure effective allocation of resources and improve overall organization efficiency to achieve success.

The position is full-time and requires rotating Saturdays and occasional evening hours. Some flex hours due to special events and audition management.

Essential Functions

Financial Administration (approximately 50%)

• Coordinate and monitor fiscal administrative duties including :
• Monthly and biweekly payroll functions
• Complete division purchasing as needed in PACE or Concur
• Oversight of accounts receivable.
• Monitor the financial status of each program, class and fund in CCM Prep
• Prepare monthly financial reports for each fund in coordination with CCM Business Office to send to Assistant Dean and Dean.

Operations Administration (approximately 50%)

• Assist in the development of unit policies and procedures including;
• Coordination of housing and transportation for summer programs.
• Coordination of space reservations and calendars for classes, lessons and performances.
• Coordination of CCM Prep’s Public Information including website updates, event calendar and performance programs.
• Coordinate personnel transactions for an operating unit in a limited capacity to include :
• Annual contracts for employees and part-time contractor paperwork as needed.
• Coordination of compliance with protecting minors policy
• Access control through parking, keys and IDs in coordination with UC Parking and CCM Performance Management.
• Manage and coordinate volunteers and student helpers.

Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Span of Control

Autonomy - Results are defined; existing practices are used as guidelines and has discretion to determine specific work actions;

carries out work activities independently; supervisor provides guidance and is available to resolve problems.

Fiscal Authority - Requests approval for financial actions beyond a limited scope per policy.

Supervisory Responsibility - May provide oversight for one or more student workers, including graduate assistants.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree must be in accounting or related work.
• Six (6) years of relevant work experience and / or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

Required Experience

Two (2) years of finance or accounting experience.

Additional Qualifications Considered

Knowledge of performing arts education programs. Seeking a detail oriented individual with strong organizational, planning and time management skills with a demonstrated ability to build functional systems with multiple users.

Experience with Excel, InDesign, Concur, SAP are a plus.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Office environment / no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Application Process

Interested and qualified applicants must apply online and include a cover letter of interest and a current CV / Resume. All certifications and other documentation can be uploaded using the Additional Documents section in the application.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family.

Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range of $46,000 - $50,000, dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare.

Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https : / / www.uc.edu / careers.html .

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] .

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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