Heralded as a hub of undergraduate innovation, the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education (VPUE) creates and sustains meaningful interactions between students and faculty both within and outside the classroom. As a collaborative team member of VPUE, you have a unique opportunity to advance and support programs that touch and enhance the lives of every undergraduate student at Stanford: https://undergrad.stanford.edu/
The Director of Finance and Administration (DFA) is a key strategic leader in the Bing Overseas Studies Program (BOSP), reporting to the Executive Director. The DFA is responsible for managing financial operations, administrative services, and compliance across BOSP's home office and international centers.
The DFA oversees a ~$20M operating budget, supervises a home-office administrative team, and provides functional guidance to financial administrators across nine global program locations. The role ensures alignment with Stanford's financial, human resources, and operational policies while promoting operational excellence in a globally distributed environment.
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Direct BOSP's financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, procurement, and internal controls across domestic and international operations.
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Prepare and analyze consolidated financial reports incorporating multi-currency data from BOSP's global centers.
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Ensure compliance with Stanford financial policies and international operational standards.
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Design and execute an effective system of internal controls for areas of responsibility; establish operational objectives to support BOSP's stewardship of resources.
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Work closely with VPUE's operations leadership in the Vice Provost's Office and campus partners in central financial and global offices.
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Engage in continuous critical analysis of existing systems and processes; identify need for new systems, and develop and present solutions.
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Lead home-office administrative operations, process development, and cross-functional coordination.
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Supervise the Senior Accountant, Accountant, and dotted-line oversight to the Financial Administrators at BOSP international centers, offering guidance, training, and policy interpretation.
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Oversee IT coordination and procurement at the home office; support integration with global IT systems and vendors.
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Manage HR activities for Stanford-based staff, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and professional development.
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Collaborate with Stanford Global HR on employment matters for BOSP's international centers.
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Promote inclusive, equitable, and compliant HR practices across all program locations.
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Lead and collaborate with BOSP senior staff to align financial, HR, and administrative processes across the program.
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Contribute to strategic planning, organizational development, and the design, development, and delivery of complex policies and procedures with both short- and long-term impact within BOSP and VPUE.
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Collaborate on complex, high-visibility process redesign and innovation projects; develop, implement, and participate in major initiatives.
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Advocate for BOSP needs and strategic objectives within university-wide financial, operational, and administrative forums.
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Occasionally work evening and weekend hours.
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Travel internationally.
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Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks. Frequently sitting. Occasionally stand/walk, writing by hand, use a telephone, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 11-20 pounds. Rarely sort/file paperwork or parts, rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat.
**The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
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Master's degree and six years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and experience.
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Advanced financial management and reporting expertise, including knowledge of Oracle or similar enterprise systems.
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Strong leadership and supervisory skills, with experience managing administrative and finance staff.
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Demonstrated understanding of human resources best practices and international employment issues.
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Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and organizational skills.
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Effective written and verbal communication, including cross-cultural collaboration.
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Strong understanding of operational risk and internal control systems.
In addition, preferred requirements include:
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Experience in global program administration, particularly in study abroad or international education.
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Cultural competence and global fluency across work environments.
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Experience with global financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, procurement
*-Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
About the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education (VPUE)
As the designated gateway to undergraduate education at Stanford, VPUE strives to connect students intellectually with the full range of our educational opportunities and to promote the active engagement of all faculty, instructors and staff with undergraduate students.
For undergraduates, VPUE is the nexus for programs and initiatives that help students define and achieve their intellectual ambitions and develop a sense of civic purpose at Stanford. These include investigative introductory courses taught by esteemed faculty, targeted classes in writing and rhetoric, undergraduate research support, academic advising and mentoring, overseas and off-campus study programs, evidence-based and inclusive learning and teaching practices, and opportunities to pursue public service campus-wide. For faculty, VPUE serves as a principal conduit for furthering interaction with undergraduates and discovering ways in which working with students can enrich one's research agenda. VPUE collaborates with faculty, staff and students to provide the world-class experiences for which Stanford is known. All VPUE resources are dedicated to involving faculty with the undergraduate experience, connecting students with transformative opportunities and fully realizing a liberal education at Stanford.
https://undergrad.stanford.edu/about
Why Stanford is for You
Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven individuals to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:
- Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or course auditing opportunities. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
- A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
- A healthier you. Climb our rock wall or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
- Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
- Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more!
The expected pay range for this position is $183,456 - $207,261 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.
How to Apply
If you're ready to work for an organization that nurtures respect, professional development and a supportive work-life balance, we invite you to explore this opportunity and apply online. To be considered, please submit a cover letter and resume along with your online application. Your cover letter should succinctly express your enthusiasm for the position and highlight how your background, finance expertise, and global experience make you an ideal candidate.
Completed applications will be reviewed on July 31, 2025.
http://stanfordcareers.stanford.edu
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