Andrei Tusa
About Andrei Tusa
Andrei Tusa serves as the Managing Finance Director for the Elliott School of International Affairs and the School of Nursing at The George Washington University. He provides strategic financial guidance to school deans, collaborates with other finance directors, and plays a key role in financial planning and management.
Current Role at The George Washington University
Andrei Tusa serves as the Managing Finance Director for the Elliott School of International Affairs and the School of Nursing at The George Washington University. He has held this position since 2022 and is responsible for providing strategic financial advice to the Deans and senior staff of both schools. His role includes developing five-year plans, which encompass both short- and long-term business and financial modeling for various academic programs and research centers.
Previous Experience at The George Washington University
Prior to his current role, Andrei Tusa worked at The George Washington University as the Finance Director for GW Law from 2021 to 2022. He also served as the Interim Finance Director for GW Engineering for nine months during the same period. His experiences in these roles contributed to his expertise in financial management within academic institutions.
Educational Background
Andrei Tusa holds multiple degrees in law and finance. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Law from Universitatea Creștină „Dimitrie Cantemir” din București and a Master's degree in Judicial Mechanisms of a Market Economy from the same institution. Additionally, he obtained an M.B.A. in Finance and Investments from The George Washington University and a Bachelor's degree in International Business and Economics from Academia de Studii Economice din București.
Collaboration and Best Practices
In his role, Andrei Tusa meets frequently with other Finance Directors at The George Washington University to share best practices. He also represents the Elliott School of International Affairs and the School of Nursing in cross-school and interdisciplinary collaborative efforts, enhancing financial strategies and operational efficiencies across the university.
Grants and Sponsored Research Management
Andrei Tusa ensures that the finance office is engaged with grants and sponsored research management. His responsibilities include supporting pre-award budget proposals and leading post-award financial management analysis, which are critical for the financial health of academic programs and research initiatives.