Director of Budget and Finance - Student Affairs Auxiliaries

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number S06410P Position Title Director of Budget and Finance - Student Affairs Auxiliaries Department Residence Life Division Location Arlington Position Status Full-time Work Schedule

Monday – Friday; 8:00AM – 5:00PM

• Some travel may be required.
• Must be available for varied hours, extended workdays, weekends, and on-call emergencies as events and activities require.
  
  

Salary Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience. Pay Basis Monthly Job Summary

This Director of Budget and Finance provides leadership for the financial strategy and business operations for Housing and Residence Life, Center for Transforming Lives/Arlington Child Development Center, Summer Camps and Conferences, and the Fraternity and Sorority Life Center within the Division of Student Affairs. This position oversees approved budgets and ensures proper accounting and budgeting processes are followed for assigned Division of Student Affairs units which includes monitoring budgets, billing and payment processes, and expenditures. This position provides financial reports and related guidance for unit, Division, and University leadership to assist in decision-making to accomplish goals and objectives for the auxiliary operations.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, review, and analyze the Student Affairs auxiliary funds.
• Monitor approval of expenditures and revenues to ensure compliance with State and University policies and budget.
• Review and approve corrections or adjusting entries.
• Prepare financial analysis reports and quarterly projections for Housing and Residence Life, Center for Transforming Lives/Arlington Child Development Center, Summer Camps and Conferences and the Fraternity and Sorority Life Center. Include detail and explanations for budget variances.
• Provide recommendations and functional expertise to ensure satisfactory annual and future fiscal operations.
• Handle billing and receiving for Housing and Residence Life.
• Collaborate with Housing and Residences Life team and Vice President for Student Affairs to prepare and oversee budget for a 4,000 bed, over $30 million operation using trend analysis and forecasting involving historic, current-year, and multi-year review of expenditures and revenues.
• Collaborate with the Center for Transforming Lives/Arlington Child Development Center and the Vice President for Student Affairs to prepare and oversee budget operation using trend analysis and forecasting involving historic, current-year, and multi-year review of expenditures and revenues.
• Handle billing and receiving for the Center for Transforming Lives/ Arlington Child Development Center
• Collaborate with Summer Camps and Conferences and handle billing and receiving.
• Primary liaison for Student Affairs auxiliaries with internal and external audits.
• Prepare ad-hoc financial reports and comply with requests for information and audit processes.
• Implement changes in policies and procedures as necessary and monitor compliance.
• In collaboration with the Vice President for Student Affairs, provide leadership for the compilation of annual budget and rate structures for Housing and Residence Life, Center for Transforming Lives/Arlington Child Development Center, Summer Camps and Conferences and the Fraternity and Sorority Life Center, including preparation of annual budget documents for presentation to University leadership.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of information between departmental and university financial systems (i.e. StarRez, Conference Programmer, ProCare, and Peoplesoft) via established reconciliation procedures and reporting.
• Advise on the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and programs related to the continuous improvement of Student Affairs auxiliaries in connection with university mission, values, and goals.
• Recommend systems and procedures for internal controls as necessary.
• Prepare ad-hoc financial reports for the Division of Student Affairs and Business and Finance as needed.
• Work collaboratively and collegially with the Vice President for Student Affairs to ensure annual budget development, quarterly financial projections and reports, year-end process, and ad-hoc financial reporting expectations of Division and Business and Finance are achieved.
• Provide training and developmental opportunities for department staff in areas of expertise including financial reporting, university budgets.
• Provide leadership, supervision, and mentorship to assigned direct reports.
• Serve on University committees as requested.
• Perform other duties as required/assigned by leadership.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field.
• Eight (8) years related experience.
• Experience with budgeting cycles, financial modeling, variance analysis, and operational forecasting.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience in higher education.
• Experience with fund accounting.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to complete projects on a timely basis and to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with students, faculty, and staff.
• Excellent analytical abilities to assess complex financial information.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Experience with accounting/budgeting systems.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain an appropriate level of professional and personal confidentiality.
• Ability to complete all physical tasks as needed.
  
  

Other Requirements Workplace and Eligibility Conditions Benefits Eligible Yes Benefits at UTA

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Benefits

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CBC Requirement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

This position may have access to critical infrastructure as defined by Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code. If so, to be hired for and continue to be employed in this position you must maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure as set forth in Texas Executive Order GA-48. By assuming this position, and if you have access to critical infrastructure, you authorize the University to conduct routine background checks.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.

University Information

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.

Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

ADA Accommodations

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Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Open Until Filled Minimum Number of References Required 3 Maximum Number of References Accepted 3 Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.

Requirement Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is the highest level of education attained?
• GED
• High School Diploma
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• PhD or equivalent
• * How many years of budgeting and finance experience do you have?
• 2-3 years
• 4-5 years
• 6 or more years
• None
• * How many years of experience do you have working in higher education?
• None/less than 1 year
• 2 to 3 years
• 4 to 5 years
• 6 years or more
  

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume or CV
• Cover/Interest Letter
  
  

Optional Documents