Service Contract Administration Manager jobs in Bridgeport, CT

About Sacred Heart University:

As the second-largest independent Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers nearly 90 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University's nine colleges and schools: Arts & Sciences; Communication, Media & the Arts; Social Work; Computer Science & Engineering; Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing; and St. Vincent's College. Sacred Heart stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change-in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 388 Colleges-2023 Edition, and Best Business Schools-2023 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliated radio station, WSHU, a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu

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Job Description:

The position (2 openings) reports directly to the Senior Vice President for Administration and is responsible for providing budget analysis and financial management support to various units, including information technology, construction, facilities management, marketing & communications, special events, WSHU, and the Community Theatre. The role involves collaborating with senior executives, maintaining confidentiality, analyzing budget versus actual expenditures, developing efficient energy procurement strategies, evaluating fiscal processes, and conducting ad hoc financial analyses as requested.

Requirements:

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Please list all major tasks for which position is responsible.

• Responsible for learning/staying current on Non Profit Accounting (FAS 116 / FAS 117), Sacred Heart Internal Financial Reporting Systems and Budgets. Collaborate with unit leaders of information technology, facilities management and construction including Great River Golf, marketing & communications, WSHU, and the Community Theatre to provide budget analysis and financial management under the guidance of the Senior Vice President for Administration.
• Provide financial oversight of subsidiary operations by serving as the primary liaison between the Business office and the Community Theatre, WSHU Radio Station, and Great River Golf, ensuring compliance with accounting policies. Serve as the main financial contact for policy and process for these operations and the division. Identify and implement procedural efficiencies for subsidiary operations reporting as necessary.
• Maintain close interaction with the Senior VP for Administration, Controller, Vice Presidents, and relevant personnel to monitor budgets, address operational needs, and maintain confidentiality.
• Prepare necessary budget transfers and journal entries to record transactional data in the general ledger. Analyze results monthly, quarterly and at year end during close process. Ensure accurate and timely reporting and respond to inquiries within and outside the organization in an effective manner.
• Analyze budget versus actual expenditures, generate reports and statistical data, and provide detailed analysis and modeling to facilitate University decision-making based on available resources.
• Develop and maintain relationship with third-party energy procurement firm to ensure the University implements the most operational efficient energy procurement strategies.
• Continuously evaluate fiscal processes and procedures, making recommendations for improvement, implementation, and testing as needed. Regularly assess and enhance internal controls, promoting collaboration across all units.
• Respond to and prepare ad hoc financial analyses required for internal and external financial information requests as directed by the Senior VP for Administration and the Business Office.
• All other duties as assigned.

Additional Information:

Statement of Personal & Organizational Responsibility for Inclusive Excellence

Inclusive Excellence is the recognition that our institution's success is dependent on how well we value, engage, and include the rich diversity of students, staff, faculty, administrators, alums, and surrounding community. It is a mastery of inclusion that fosters a consistent sense of belonging. Inclusive Excellence is aspirational and is the pillar that guides the mission, vision, and function of this unit.

To achieve Inclusive Excellence, our personal and organizational responsibilities are to:

• Actively promote a collegial environment and consciously apply our mission and values to create a culture of inclusion and belonging; a safe space where all may thrive and succeed.
• Participate in educational and developmental activities to increase awareness and competencies of issues related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging; apply that understanding to guide your approach to all aspects of your job and the community as a whole.
• Demonstrate that we are "Stronger Together" as described in the Office for Inclusive Excellence statements.

Application Instructions:

Please apply online, faxes and emails will not be accepted. A cover letter is appreciated.

Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.