Director of Business Affairs (CS26-131)

Director of Business Affairs (CS26-131)

Overview

To build on a strong foundation of achievement and contribute to the realization of its ambitious institutional goals Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Director of Business Affairs (CS26-131). As a premier metropolitan university SIUE is committed to advancing social and economic mobility while shaping the workforce of the future. Grounded in a comprehensive broad-based education and enriched by hands-on research opportunities SIUE equips its students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global marketplace and positively impact their communities.

Why SIUE

Employing more than 2400 faculty and staff members SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. A study by SIUE School of Business faculty shows the University has a $471 million annual economic impact on the region. Each year the Universitys presence generates almost 9000 additional jobs and more than $250 million in labor income for the area.

What You Will Do

• Advise the Dean and develop and maintain all annual budgets for theSchool of Education Health and Human Behavior (SEHHB) state appropriations and local accounts.

• Prepare budget projections for mid-year reappraisal and end-of-year spending plans and administer shortand long-term budget analyses for the Dean.

• Guide faculty Chairs Assistant and Associate Deans on building and implementing budgets and develop and monitor summer instructional budgets for departments.

• Prepare budgets program feasibility analyses and other financial and personnel reports for the Provosts Office and on behalf of the Dean.

• Serve as the Deans representative on key financial matters exercising independent judgment and acting as liaison for the School in University matters.

• Direct and manage the preparation of faculty staff and graduate assistant contracts supervise related staff and manage the SPA and lecturer memo processes for the School.

• Implement and prepare the Budget Offices Position Control system train departmental staff and Chairs on fund management and contract preparation and serve on committees as requested by the Dean.

FLSA: Exempt

• Bachelors degree in business administration management accounting or a field related to the position
• 5 years experience in accounting or related field
  
  Preferred Qualifications:
• Masters degree in business administration management accounting or a field related to the position
  
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Must be knowledgeable of university state and federal policies and regulations.
• Must demonstrate a track record of clean audits.
• Strong skills in Excel.
• Familiarity with SIUE personnel policies and collective bargaining agreements.
• Must possess outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work capably and with cultural competence in diverse settings is required.
  

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Illinois Residency Requirement:Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position.

Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois Drivers License or state of Illinois ID Card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days is grounds for immediate separation.

Classification: State Universities Civil Service System Classification Number:5010 SUCSS Classification Title. For more information on Civil Service classifications please visit the State Universities Civil Service System website at: Veterans who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application. The required proof of eligibility includes at a minimum a copy of the veterans DD214/DD215 form (Department of Defense) NGB22 form (National Guard) or Discharge Orders or DD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves). For help in determining the appropriate proof of eligibility to submit please refer to theGuide for Veteran Document Verification.

Pre-Employment Screening: All external candidates who receive a job offer will be required to undergo pre-employment screening for this position. The screening process will encompass a criminal background check and where applicable other background checks such as a drug screen verification of employment and education or licensure/certification reference checks and/or checks with relevant government registries. Please note that all job offers are contingent upon successful completion of the required screening process.

Work Authorization Information:SIUE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States and visa sponsorship for this position will not be provided. International students at SIUE on F-1 or J-1 visas are not eligible for full-time or part-time civil service positions with permanent status.

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EEO Statement

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees applicants for employment and students on the basis of age color disability marital status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation or veterans status.

We value your interest and look forward to reviewing your application. For questions or more information please email.