Bobbie Jo Hancock
Mobile,AL
Summary
Accomplished academic business executive with demonstrated success in budget/financial development, analysis and management. An effective and articulate communicator/liaison who quickly builds and nurtures working relationships across all divisions with senior leadership (i.e. Vice Presidents, Associate/Assistant Vice Presidents, Deans, Chairs, Directors) within a University - Academic, Finance, Human Resources, Payroll, Student Affairs, Research, Development. Highly skilled in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating budgetary policies and procedures. Expertise and strong ability to improve processes and introduce system efficiencies. Provides financial and policy oversight for the Division of Academic Affairs and advises the Provost/Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs on alignment between strategic goals and resource allocation.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Academic Affairs Business Services
University of South Alabama
01.2012 - 01.2024
- Supplies financial leadership and oversight for the Division of Academic Affairs which consists of the colleges/schools/units of Arts and Sciences, Pat Capps Covey College of Allied Health Professions, Mitchell College of Business, Education, Engineering, Nursing, Computing, Graduate School, Honors, Marx Library, Enrollment Services, Global Engagement, University Registrar, Institutional Research, Institutional Effectiveness, Innovation in Learning Center, Patient Human Simulation and Student Academic Success with a combined budget over $130M
- Provides direction, guidance, and assistance to the division of Academic Affairs in the interpretation of Federal, State, and University policies and procedures
- Supervises staff to include hiring, handling disciplinary actions, approving time-off, assigning duties, preparing evaluations, etc
Associate Manager, Academic Affairs
University of South Alabama
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Worked with senior academic and administrative officers in support of financial management and institutional planning efforts with regard to faculty and staff salary budgets in the form of compilation, analysis, interpretation and reporting of faculty and staff salary data
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted faculty and staff salary data identifying corresponding policy implications in order to make recommendations to the SVPAA
- Supervised staff
Assistant Manager, Academic Affairs
University of South Alabama
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Assisted the Senior VP (SRVPAA) and Assistant VP with the overall financial management of the Division of Academic Affairs to include the colleges/schools/units of Arts & Sciences, Mitchell College of Business, Education, Engineering, Continuing Education & Special Programs, Computer & Information Sciences, University Library, Enrollment Services, University Registrar, Institutional Research, Planning & Assessment, & USA Baldwin County with a combined budget over $100 million
- Reviewed job descriptions, personnel requisitions and personnel action forms for the Division for accuracy and made recommendations to the SRVPAA concerning division wide implications
Faculty Resource Analyst, Academic Affairs
University of South Alabama
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Prepared and analyzed deans, faculty and staff salary data reports for the Sr
- Vice President, academic deans and other administrative offices
- Identified related policy implications from reports and made recommendations as needed
- Reviewed job descriptions and personnel requisitions and made appropriate recommendations
Senior Compensation Analyst, Human Resources
University of South Alabama
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Performed salary analysis, database development, personnel budget maintenance, conducted salary surveys and interpreted results for the University of South Alabama
- Supervised lower level staff, prepared cost analysis for salary grade reassignments, and administered established compensation policies and procedures for the University
Education
Master of Business Administration -
University of South Alabama
01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Adult Interdisciplinary Studies, Human Services
University of South Alabama
01.2002
Skills
- Revenue Goal/Growth Attainment
- Strategic Planning and Leadership
- Process Redesign
- Financial Plan Development
- Problem Solving
- Training and Leadership Development
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
- Communication
- Decision Making
- Policy Assessment
- Performance Management
- Banner HR/Finance
- MSOffice
- Excel
- Access
- Digital Measures
- Concur
- Strategic planning
- Staff management
- Team collaboration
- Resource allocation
- Financial reporting
- Problem-solving
- Budget control
- Verbal and written communication
- Legal and regulatory compliance
- Human resources management
- Process improvement
- Analytical thinking
- Financial analysis
- Budget management
References
- Dr. Julie Schwindt, University of Alabama, (919) 649-6486
- Dr. Angela Coleman, Department of Transportation, (804) 307-1204
- Mrs. Kaitlin Falks, Manager, Academic Affairs Grants & Contracts, University of South Alabama, (251) 460-6261
- Mrs. Elizabeth Howell, Grants Analyst, Washington University at St. Louis, (251) 295-8124
- Mr. Nick Lawkis, Vice President, Governmental Relations, University of South Alabama, (251) 460-7277
- Mrs. Ashley Gibson, Director, Faculty Services & Graduate Studies, University of South Alabama, (251) 460-6261
Technology Skills
- Banner HR/Finance
- MSOffice - with strong Excel and Access skills
- Digital Measures
- Concur (travel software)
Timeline
Director, Academic Affairs Business Services
University of South Alabama
01.2012 - 01.2024
Associate Manager, Academic Affairs
University of South Alabama
01.2010 - 01.2012
Assistant Manager, Academic Affairs
University of South Alabama
01.2008 - 01.2010
Faculty Resource Analyst, Academic Affairs
University of South Alabama
01.2006 - 01.2008
Senior Compensation Analyst, Human Resources
University of South Alabama
01.2005 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Science - Adult Interdisciplinary Studies, Human Services
University of South Alabama
Master of Business Administration -
University of South Alabama
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