Director, Academic Budget and Personnel

Job Summary

The Director, Academic Budget and Personnel for Academic Affairs will be responsible for the preparation of annual and/or operating budgets, budget revisions, and support schedules and documents to include the analysis, interpretation, and development of budgetary data for the Academic Affairs Division.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in accounting, finance, or other related field;
• In lieu of Bachelor’s degree; must have an Associates degree and a minimum of 2 years experience with budgets

Experience

• Two years successful experience in financial analysis
• Demonstrated knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles and practices
• Experience with Ellucian Banner software
• Knowledge of higher education financial systems and issues

Essential Job Functions

• Manages the fiscal operations of the Academic Affairs Division including coordinating, planning and developing program budgets,
• Improve financial status by analyzing results; monitoring variances; identifying trends; recommending actions to management,
• Prepare reports and projections based on analysis which will be used to guide and influence long term and strategic decision making; prepare monthly/quarterly financial reports,
• Recommend actions and creative alternatives by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses; studying proposed changes,
• Directs the preparation of fiscal documents for submission to the Budget Office,
• Provides monthly, quarterly and year-end financial reports to division Directors and Provost,
• Evaluate internal fiscal needs and develop, implement, and maintain an efficient, effective budget model for Academic Affairs,
• Works closely with Academic Affairs Leadership Team in preparing budget projections and analyses for decision making and strategic planning,
• Prepares summer pay spreadsheet for faculty to include payment for courses and grant work,
• Prepares part-time faculty and full-time faculty overload pay spreadsheets,
• Prepares and maintains faculty salary spreadsheet,
• Maintains vacant position updates and,
• Other related duties as assigned

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Expertise with Microsoft Excel and other financial modeling software
• Highest ethical standards and a commitment to proper stewardship of institutional resources
• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends; strong attention to detail
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate well with all levels of management and staff and interact effectively with a variety of departments
• An ability to work effectively in a diverse work environment