ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work closely with EPS Director, Department Directors and Managers to support, coordinate and improve the day-to-day administrative operations of EPS, its programs and projects.
• Direct preparation and administration of a $5 million+ annual budget, including ongoing financial projections and regular forecasts.  Develop and oversee a budget planning and management process that facilitates the appropriate involvement of EPS staff and meets institutional needs and requirements.
• Provide direction and support to Project Managers for the fiscal and administrative management of federal and private grant-funded projects, sub-awards and contracts.
• Provide direction and support to Department Directors for the fiscal and personnel management of their departments.
• Work collaboratively with Exploratorium administrative departments, including Finance & Accounting, Human Resources, and Development to create and implement systems and policies that support EPS work, and to address specific issues and problems that arise.
• Lead the effort to implement and monitor ongoing system and process improvements in EPS administrative activities addressing workload, feedback and other identified issues.
• Serve on the EPS Leadership Group, participate in program and strategic planning activities, and represent EPS in other institutional forums as appropriate.
• Supervise EPS Project Managers and administrative support staff, including to hire, define and assign job responsibilities, and evaluate job performance.
• Work closely with Finance Department to create and implement effective systems for revenue-recognition, fixed assets tracking, and other financial and/or audit requirements as needed.
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS degree; and 7 years progressively responsible experience in not for profit administration, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.  Advanced degree a plus
• Demonstrated experience with the financial management of multiple, multi-year federal and private grants and/or significant organizational budgets
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain systems, structures, and tools for financial and administrative analysis
• Demonstrated ability to think and plan at a broad-based strategic level
• Proven ability to prioritize and balance multiple demands in a fast-paced, creative environment; highly organized and detail oriented
• Demonstrated experience to work with staff at all levels in a highly complex, collaborative, environment; commitment and ability to promote and sustain positive workplace values and relationships
• Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Computer savvy with expertise in Excel, Word, and database programs; experience with web-based applications highly desirable
• Ability to move from place to place, use a telephone and computer terminal, lift and carry up to 25 pounds short distances

HOW TO APPLY:

Dept. EPS-1
Exploratorium, 3601 Lyon Street, San Francisco, CA 94123
Fax: (415) 561-0307
E-mail: resume@exploratorium.edu (attachments not accepted)
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