Job Description
The Office of Budget and Planning is seeking an Assistant Director with a primary focus on budgeting financial planning and analysis for tuition and financial aid. The Office of Budget and Planning provides budgetary and fiscal management leadership supporting the effective deployment of financial resources in alignment with the Universitys mission and strategic objectives. Reporting directly to the Associate Director of Budget and Planning this position will support the Associate Vice President of Budget and Planning and departmental goals and objectives through effective collaboration and partnership with leadership colleagues and campus stakeholders. Responsibilities include being a key business partner in support of annual tuition and aid projections yearend estimated finals and 10year longrange planning of University resources. Through direct involvement this position serves as a contact for schools and colleges on matters pertaining to their respective budgets. The Assistant Director will support strategic and special financial modeling analysis impactful to financial sustainability and data informed decisionmaking and in support of goals and objectives for schools and colleges. This individual will establish and maintain strong partnerships with schools colleges and other University personnel in support of management financial planning and analysis responsibilities.
Responsibilities
Forecasting analysis budget development and monitoring of school and college tuition aid financial aid. Maintain budget estimates and 10year budget plans for schools and colleges. Perform complex whatif analysis on demand and develop complex modeling tools to inform annual budget preparation monthly financial reporting and longrange forecasting and support institutional decisionmaking. Examine budget proposals and longrange plans for completeness accuracy and consistency with established procedures and organizational objectives. Development and analysis of materials for annual budget sessions including key performance indicators and operational metrics for schools and colleges. Prepare University monthly estimated final reporting including variance analysis and preparation of supporting schedules. Develop and maintain tools and reports to support accurate and comprehensive financial analysis. Collaborate and communicate with school/college budget partners regarding budget preparation historical budget figures and financial trends estimated revenues and expenses necessary for accurate reporting. Contribute analytical guidance and process recommendations to school/college budget partners to assist in sound budgeting and financial management. Assist with annual reporting of budget and 10year long range plan for school/college and other specialized financial reports for executive leadership. Analysis and reconciliation of fiscal yearend RCM closing. Respond to direct inquiries from the University community by advising and counseling regarding budgets financial transactions and University policy and procedures and best business practices. Provide consultation making recommendations ensuring financial sustainability and support stewardship of the Universitys financial resources. Represent the department on committees and special project teams as needed. Engage in special projects and scenarios related to the Universitys budget plan. Training on an asneeded basis to maintain effectiveness in position.
Required Experience:
Director