Director of Revenue and Fiscal Operations

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Five days a week from 9-5; Does require travel that may include weekends and evenings at least 6-10 times a year.

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Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

The Director of Revenue and Fiscal Operations is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing and optimizing the revenue generation and fiscal operations of the Peabody Awards to drive efficiency, outreach, and growth. The Director is responsible for overseeing all revenue generation initiatives, including but not limited to the on-going capital campaign, corporate sponsorships, advertising, special fundraising events, and annual giving. The Director will oversee outside fundraising consultants, coordinate with other team members, and be the central liaison with Peabody's East Coast and West Coast Boards of Directors. The Director will also handle all of Peabody's fiscal operations and manage our administrative specialist support staff.

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The Director will be responsible for overseeing and managing all of Peabody's fiscal operations to ensure financial integrity, compliance, and efficiency in alignment with institutional policies and procedures. These operations include budgeting, financial planning, state and foundation account management, deposits, requisitions, contracts, vendor relations, legal and procurement processes, and financial oversight of employees and contractors. The Director will develop and implement financial strategies to ensure the sustainability and growth of Peabody's operations, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to optimize financial resources.

Key responsibilities include:

2. Account and Fund Management:

3. Contracts, Vendors, and Procurement Oversight:

4. Event Budgeting and Fiscal Coordination:

5. Collaboration with Grady College Finance and Administration:

Oversee and drive all revenue generation activities beyond award submissions and ceremony table sales, ensuring Peabody's financial stability through diversified external support. They will collaborate with the Executive Director to develop and implement strategic revenue initiatives, leveraging internal teams, board members, and external fundraising experts to achieve financial sustainability.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Strategic Revenue Planning & Execution:

2. Fundraising & Philanthropy Management:

3. Corporate Sponsorships & Advertising:

4. Foundation Grants & Institutional Giving:

5. Cross-Departmental Coordination:

6. Engagement with UGA Development Officers:

1.Staff Supervision and Performance Management: