Director of Human Resources and Finance - Military Veterans

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

The University of Michigan Library in Ann Arbor is one of the world's largest academic research libraries. It serves a vibrant university community home to 19 schools and colleges, 100 top ten graduate programs, and annual research expenditures exceeding $1.5 billion annually. The Deans' Office provides leadership, strategic planning, resource management, and support so that everyone who works for the library is equipped to meet the needs of the campus community, now and into the future.

The Director of Human Resources and Finance provides strategic leadership in these important administrative areas. As the director, you will be responsible for planning and managing the library's $70 million budget portfolio while offering consultation on overall resource management. You will prioritize developing relationships, promoting collaboration, and nurturing an inclusive organizational culture. You will also positively impact the organization through the guidance of the HR and Finance teams and through a commitment to collaboration, transparency, and empowerment. You will report to the Associate Dean of Libraries.

We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and encourage our employees to incorporate their diverse backgrounds, skills, and life experiences into their work. More information on our Diversity Plan can be found here .

• MBA or graduate-level degree in Finance, Accounting, or Human Resources.
• Experience collaborating on space planning, facilities or building management to best allocate resources to the use of library spaces.
• Experience working in a decentralized and matrixed work environment.
• Experience presenting personnel policy and complex financial information to a variety of audiences.
• Experience applying data, preparing financial reports, statements, and projections, and producing and analyzing financial data.
• Experience working in higher education administration and leadership.

The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off (24 vacation days per year, and 15 sick leave a year), matched retirement contributions, professional development opportunities, and more. TIAA and Fidelity Investments' retirement benefits are available.

For questions about this posting or to request accommodations, please contact libraryjobs@umich.edu.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

Applications will be reviewed as received throughout the posting period and continue until the position is filled.

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.