Under the direction of the Vice President Business & Finance and Chief Financial Officer the Budget Director manages the day-to-day operations of the Budget Department. Plans organizes and manages applicable functional areas in support of university objectives.

• Planning and Development: Oversee long-range planning and development of the universitys budget. Analyze budget verses actuals and make recommendations accordingly. Manages and allocates resources in a fair and transparent manner.
• Budget Execution: Manage the execution of the budget including the preparation training and maintenance of the operating and capital budgets. Guides schools and centers through the annual budget cycle and the establishment and oversight of their budgets.
• Financial Management: Ensure compliance with financial regulations and manage the universitys financial resources effectively.
• Staff Management: Manage the budget office staff ensuring they meet the universitys goals and objectives.
• Policy Development: Develop and implement policies and procedures related to budget management. Models the impact of established and anticipated policy and programmatic changes.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with departments and stakeholders to ensure the budget aligns with the universitys mission and goals. Lead budget workstream and integration in IT platforms. Convenes University budget/finance administrators on a frequent basis to provide updates direction and support.

Education:

Requires a bachelors degree in business finance or related field.Masters degree preferred.

Experience:

Requires a minimum of 8 years of progressive budgetary/financial experience preferably in a higher education supervisory/leadership responsibilities required. High proficiency in Microsoft Word Outlook PowerPoint and Excel developed problem-solving decision making organizational and analytical skills professionalism with meticulous attention to detail communication and interpersonal skills and able to effectively communicate complex financial information to non-financial and Adaptive Planning experience in higher education preferred.

Application Instructions: In order to be considered for this position please complete the online application and attach your resume.

Compensation: Starting salary is $110000; final compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Application Deadline: For fullest consideration apply by May 14 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Union Affiliation (if applicable):

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