Associate Vice President of Budget

Ohio University accepts nominations and applications for Associate Vice President of Budget. A full opportunity profile is published and available online at https://www.ohio.edu/sites/default/files/2021-09/ohio-university-AVPB-profile.pdf

CHOOSE OHIO
Based on extensive benchmarking data the Associate Vice President of Budget (AVPB) position has approximate target hiring range of $153,413 – $210,942. The exact base salary for the selected candidate will be negotiable, commensurate with education and experience, and competitive in the field within the context of similarly situated positions at public universities in the state of Ohio and beyond.

In addition to a competitive approach to salary, Ohio University recognizes the value of flexibility and, while some on-campus time will be required for the role, the AVPB will follow a hybrid model that will allow the successful candidate to enjoy the flextime and flexplace benefits offered at OHIO.

OHIO is also proud to offer a robust healthcare plan that includes maternity care, transgender care, counseling and mental healthcare, prescription coverage, vision, dental, orthodontia care, and more. Our robust benefits package also includes paid holidays, sick time, personal time, a tuition waiver up to 100% for self and dependents, an excellent retirement plan with up to a 14% employer contribution, a 12-week parental leave program, adoption reimbursement, flextime and flexplace policies, an employee assistance program, access to professional development programs, wellbeing incentive programs, and additional employee resources.

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ABOUT OHIO
With its historic main campus in Athens; five regional campuses; three extension campuses in the Columbus, Cleveland, and Dayton areas; and one of the largest enrollments of online students among public universities in Ohio, the University has a collective enrollment of over 30,000 students. The stunning 1,740-acre main campus is located in what has been named one of America’s best college towns. The campus seamlessly merges with Uptown Athens, which is rich with local food culture and walking distance from historic neighborhoods. Established by the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 and chartered in 1804, Ohio University is the state’s first institution of higher education and one of America’s oldest public universities. Today, OHIO is classified as a research university with high research activity by the Carnegie Foundation.

LEADERSHIP PROFILE
As an engaged member of the vice president’s leadership team, and as a key University-wide collaborator and leader, the Associate Vice President of Budget oversees the University budget process by directing the office of Budget Planning and Analysis, and by preparing and monitoring the progress of the University’s annual operating budget and capital budget in alignment with strategic institutional priorities. The AVPB serves as a key communicator, working with University stakeholders at all levels, including financial leaders, to provide guidance, analysis, and expertise relevant to the University budget process, reporting, and financial decision making.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
The AVPB’s key responsibilities will focus on six major areas:

1. Direct support to executive leadership;
2. University leadership through the creation and maintenance of budgeting tools, models, templates, and guidance;
3. Collaborative analysis and decision making;
4. Engagement with internal and external stakeholders and partners;
5. Representation of Ohio University in relevant external councils and committees;
6. Oversight and leadership of the Budget Planning and Analysis team.

A detailed explanation of duties is available in the full profile, accessible at https://www.ohio.edu/sites/default/files/2021-09/ohio-university-avpb-profile.pdf" href="https://www.ohio.edu/sites/default/files/2021-09/ohio-university-AVPB-profile.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.ohio.edu/sites/default/files/2021-09/ohio-university-AVPB-profile.pdf

QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate must have a master’s degree in Finance or related field and at least 15 years of direct budgeting, financial policy and planning, including at least six years in a supervisory or leadership capacity. Additionally, the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate strong financial analytical skills, including a documented ability to utilize and create budgeting tools, expert abilities with Microsoft Excel, and advanced abilities with database software.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing a decentralized budgeting model, a demonstrated understanding of central resource allocation models, and a demonstrated ability to articulate high-level revenue and expense drivers for a complex, public University.

APPLICATIONS AND NOMINATIONS
Those who wish to submit nominations are encouraged to contact Cat Russell at russelc4@ohio.edu

To submit an application, please visit the online posting at
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Ohio University is proud of its rich history, diverse campuses, international communities, and beautiful Appalachian settings. As part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming, respectful, diverse, and inclusive workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ethnicity, national origin, national ancestry, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, military service or veteran status, mental or physical disability, or genetic information. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.