Finance, Strategy, and Operations Partner

Responsibilities

• Organize and assist in the administration of the Employee Housing program and prepare related documents.
• Primary administrative contact for the VP for Strategy, Planning, and Chief Financial Officer; includes interaction with internal and external constituents.
• Meet regularly with the CFO to update and maintain VP and team-level task lists. Establish and maintain office procedures to ensure the smooth operation of the Office of the CFO.
• Represent and communicate the VP's instructions or wishes on a variety of complex and sometimes sensitive issues with external and internal publics, including the University President, members of the Board of Trustees, and at all levels of the organization.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Post-high school training/coursework required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, executive-level environment employing effective organization, time management, and prioritization skills.
• 5+ years of administration and/or project coordination experience.
• Ability to interact with initiative and discretion with a wide variety of individuals, including students, trustees, vendors, external colleagues, faculty, and staff.
• Excellent customer service, public relations, and diplomacy skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently on complex tasks.
• Commitment to learning and applying new tools and techniques to meet team and organizational goals.
• Must be detail-oriented and possess excellent organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Zoom (or comparable collaboration platforms).
• Working knowledge of AI tools or willingness to adopt them to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Knowledge and experience working with a diverse population is preferred.
• Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement. In addition, staff agree to live in agreement with PLNU's Community Life Covenant .
• Physical Requirements:
• The work is primarily sedentary and may require sitting for extended periods of time.
• Use of computer equipment: computer keyboard, mouse, and monitor.
• Ability to read documents, email and other correspondence, and reports on paper and computer monitor.
• Ability to communicate effectively w

Benefits

Additional Information

PLNU is a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical, Wesleyan tradition, offering quality undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. We provide higher education in a vibrant Christian environment where minds are engaged and challenged, character is modeled and formed, and service is an expression of faith. PLNU is an institution that is committed to reflecting the rich diversity of God's kingdom. We therefore encourage applications from culturally diverse candidates.

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