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Budget Director, Academic Affairs


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The salary range for this position is $100,000 – $115,000. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, education, experience, specialty and training.

MSU Denver offers excellent benefits that include medical, dental, retirement, tuition benefit, free RTD pass, and more. To learn more about these options, visit our Employee Benefits summary page.

Posting Details

Posting Number

A02104

Position Title

Budget Director, Academic Affairs

Position Number

E00279

Pay Grade

Employee Category

Administrators

Department

Academic Affairs

EClass Code

Full Time Professional Staff

Position Summary

The Budget Director for Academic Affairs reports directly to the Provost/Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and supports the Senior Leadership team including the Academic Deans, the Associate Vice Presidents, and the Directors.

This senior-level position manages overall business and administrative affairs for the Academic Affairs (AA) division by assisting stakeholders in developing and achieving goals related to resource management, strategic planning, and budgeting. It directs and oversees division-wide activities related to financial analysis/management, in-depth budget controls and planning, operations and programs, and personnel administration.

The position provides analytical and research functions within the AA division, which comprises a majority of the University’s operating budget. In addition, the Budget Director identifies opportunities for improvement within the AA division in conjunction with the Provost/Executive VP for AA, directs the implementation of improvements, and, stays abreast of new trends and regulations in the field of budget and higher education as they relate to the AA division.

Duties/Responsibilities

Academic Branch Leadership (10%)
  • Oversees the work of the college level fiscal personnel for the AA division to ensure that the Colleges and Schools are appropriately reviewing fiscal strategies.
  • Works closely with AA fiscal personnel and division leaders to improve business processes and reporting quality.
  • Communicates and provides guidance to the units’ business and administrative staff to ensure consistent and effective business practices within the AA division.
  • Serves as a link between Academic Affairs and the centralized administrative services, including Budget, Accounting, and Human Resources.

Financial Analysis and Strategic Planning (70%)
  • Provides overall leadership, direction, technical advice, and assistance on behalf of the Provost’s Office, for the fiscal managers, related to budgetary review, analysis, and processes.
  • Analyzes cost of service and program data; including staffing, organizational structure and management practices across AA.
  • Formulates financial plans and develops proposals based on research, cost drivers, data, policy, and program analysis for AA Division.
  • Identifies key metrics, and trends to assist in analysis and planning. Produces budget information, reporting and variance analysis. Performs financial analysis of programs or projects.
  • Informs the Provost/Executive VP for AA on issues related to budgetary, organizational, and programmatic policies from a strategic and financial perspective that enhance efficiency and effectiveness within the division.
  • Collaborates with the Provost/Executive VP for AA and the appropriate AA senior leadership team members to gather data for decision making. Develops options and alternatives. Facilitates implementation of agreed upon actions as requested.
  • Collaborates with the Provost/Executive VP for AA and the AA senior leadership team on developing policies and procedures that align the strategic planning initiatives of the AA division with those of the University, noting possible financial impacts, concerns, or issues on the AA division.
  • Provides the Provost/Executive VP for AA, AA Senior Leadership team, fiscal managers, and program managers with budgetary guidance and financial management data for both the state appropriated and auxiliary fund budgets, including estimated fund balances and actual-to-budget information.
  • Manages budget process, prepares financial spreadsheets and reporting, and facilitates fiscal year end closing for AA division.
  • Monitors vacancy saving and undesignated funds monthly reports for AA division.
  • Oversees the fiscal year end budget process for the AA division and coordinates with the Budget Office, Human Resources, and Accounting Services to ensure accuracy.
  • Facilitates the development of new initiatives such as cash-funded graduate programs, summer revenue sharing, cost of education and Public, Private Partnerships.

Budget and Financial Reporting (20%)
  • Assists with the annual preparation of the AA division’s portion of the overall University’s operating budget.
  • Assists in the allocation of approved budgets to budget areas, including evaluating and verifying area budgets, and analyzing expenditure activity.
  • Conducts analysis, develops reports and responds to data requests for the state appropriated and auxiliary funds, as needed, including calculating and maintaining data on revenue and expense projections as well as reviewing and comparing actual results to projections to determine accuracy of projections and areas for improvement. The Budget Director for Academic Affairs works with the University’s Budget Director to ensure that efforts are not being duplicated across University departments.
  • Coordinates corrections to budget (accounting) information, as required.
  • Monitors AA division staffing including new positions.
  • Manages the annual preparation of the AA division’s portion of the Bond Fee fund and Capital, Renovation, Repair & Maintenance, and Equipment budget requests.
  • Assists with various projects such as cost/benefit analysis, implementation of Responsibility-Centered Management ( RCM ) policies, and cost of education models.
  • Serves as a budget representative on college-wide committees such as Graduate Council as requested by the Provost/Executive VP for AA.
  • Evaluates the effects of proposed initiatives on the AA division, and determines the potential fiscal impact on current and proposed programs.
  • Demonstrates thorough understanding of fiscal rules, policies, and procedures for auxiliary and state appropriated funds. Position is responsible for facilitating a well-balanced relationship with internal and external constituents.
  • Develops and prepares various internal, external, and ad hoc reports on demand. This includes developing financial reports for the AA Senior Leadership team.

Other Duties as Assigned

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Progressively comprehensive budget and financial planning leadership experience and responsibility within a large, complex environment
  • Demonstrated ability to develop budget policy and align programmatic priorities with current and future financial resources
  • Experience managing multi-million dollar budgets in a complex organization
  • Proven track record of developing operating budgets and utilizing rigorous modeling skills and statistical methods of financial planning, analysis and forecasting

Successful applicants will ensure their resumes clearly demonstrate that their work experience describes how they meet all required qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications
  • MBA, CPA, CMA, or comparable advanced degree
  • Experience in implementation of new financial system(s)
  • Working experience with Oracle, Banner, Workday, or other financial management systems
  • Strong interpersonal, analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Experience working in higher education
Work Hours

Monday – Friday – 8:00am – 5:00pm
This is an on campus position with the possibility of alternative work arrangements (to be negotiated).

Posting date

04/27/2022

Closing date

Closing Instructions

Open Until Filled

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT)

05/11/2022

Special Instructions to Applicants

In order to be considered as an applicant, you must apply via the online application system, www.msudenverjobs.com.

References refers to a list of three professional references and their contact information. At least one reference must be a supervisor (either current or former).

Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

Talent Team Representative

Tanya Rogowsky

Talent Team Representative E-mail

trogowsk@msudenver.edu

Benefits

MSU Denver is pleased to offer our current and potential employees a wide array of benefit options. To learn more, please visit the following link: Employee Benefits Offerings

Diversity Statement

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 50% first generation students and over 45% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.

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