Job Announcement #209-02

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION

The Director of Treasury Operations is responsible for the management of the central treasury function within the Oregon University System (OUS). This includes cash management ($200+ million in operating cash and $500+ million in other cash balances), debt management ($1+ billion in outstanding debt) and investment management ($50+ million currently) in cooperation with the Oregon State Treasury. This position will have as a key responsibility the implementation of a centralized cash management and investment management structure and related policies and procedures to take advantage of new statutory cash and investment management authority, as well as managing the short-term and long-term debt program of OUS.

The Director of Treasury Operations makes recommendations on the organizational structure, operating budget, and staffing of the central treasury function. Treasury Operations functions in a dynamic environment focused on strategic planning and performance measurement.

OUS is comprised of Eastern Oregon University, Oregon Institute of Technology, Oregon State University, Portland State University, Southern Oregon University, the University of Oregon, Western Oregon University, and the Chancellors’ Office. System revenues totaled approximately $1.9 billion in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008. The System issues debt primarily for capital construction and this position is responsible for all aspects of liability management. The management of OUS’s $50 million Pooled Endowment Fund is the joint responsibility of the OUS board and the Oregon State Treasury.

DESCRIPTION OF SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERCENTAGE OF TIME

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EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIRED (MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS)

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field.
• Five years Treasury experience in cash, investment and debt management.
• Working knowledge of current principles of fiscal management, financial analysis, and business administration.
  

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in finance or related field is preferred.
• CTP, CFP/CCM or CFA
• Experience in a broad array of Treasury functions (e.g. with bonds, capital leases, commercial paper and other external financing vehicles, working capital management, investment performance reporting).
• Experience in higher education or other not-for-profit setting.
  

NOTE

A criminal background check will be conducted for the candidate chosen for this position.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

For immediate consideration submit an Oregon University System employment application, a cover letter highlighting your qualifications, plus a current résumé. Employment applications can be obtained by contacting the Office of Human Resources at (541) 346-5832 or from our website http://www.ous.edu/dept/hr/employment.php, employment opportunities link.

Send application packet to:
Director of Treasury Operations Search
Attn: Christy Farm
Controller's Division
P.O. Box 488
Corvallis, OR 97339-0488

Fax 541-737-0850 or email: christy_farm@ous.edu

 

The Oregon University System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to development of an inclusive, multicultural higher educational environment.

The Oregon University System consists of seven universities under the control of the governor-appointed State Board of Higher Education. The Chancellor is the System's chief executive officer, with vice chancellors and deputies having responsibilities for Strategic Programs and Planning; Graduate and Research Policy; Enrollment Policy and Community Colleges; K-12 and Teacher Programs; and Finance and Administration.