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Director, Budget & Financial Services Division of Student Affairs

Employer: Florida State University
Location: Tallahassee, FL

Administrative Jobs: Institutional & Business Affairs, Business & Financial Management, Student Affairs, Student Activities & Services
Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

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Job Title: Director, Budget & Financial Services Division of Student Affairs
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 49907
Department The Florida State University’s Division of Student Affairs is seeking an innovative, dynamic, and collaborative professional to provide leadership, coordination, and direction of the Division of Student Affairs Business Office. Under the direction of the Vice President for Student Affairs, the Director of Budget and Financial Services is responsible for the strategic management and administration of the Division's financial resources, fiscal operations, and human resource activities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.

FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be accessed at: https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf.

Responsibilities The Director of Budget and Financial Services Serve as a member of the Leadership Team within the Division of Student Affairs. Serves as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the Division of Student Affairs providing senior-level strategic leadership across the Division. Directs the financial operations of the Division by overseeing the Division of Student Affairs Business Office to ensure proper and effective management of University Funds. This includes direct supervision of DSA Business office staff. Will conduct routine meetings with the Vice President, Student Affairs Executive Team, and various Student Affairs Directors to ensure that financial objectives are met. Responsible for oversight and management of resources in a complex University Division, including an annual budget of over $100 million across multiple funding sources including state appropriations, student fees, auxiliaries/receipts, gifts, and grants.

The CFO formulates the Division's strategic financial plan and provides guidance to best leverage available resources to accomplish University and Divisional goals. Also, coordinates planning for all of the Division’s funding sources, including student fees, auxiliary revenues, and other revenue streams available to the Division. Reviews and analyzes the Division's overall financial position and capacity for capital expenditures and leads the Divisional efforts to secure necessary funding for large capital projects through the bond issuance process.

Directs the Divisional budgeting processes including review of Departmental budgets and developing recommendations for the Vice President for the upcoming fiscal year. Collaboration with the University's Budget Office to carefully consider any ongoing budgetary considerations. Develops and provides financial reports to ensure sound fiscal management of the Divisions resources and as needed for internal and external data requests.

Qualifications Master's degree and five years of experience related to budget, financial and/or accounting services, or a Bachelor's degree and seven years of related experience. Two years of experience must be in a supervisory role. (Note: higher education may substitute for experience at an equivalent rate.)

Experience reviewing financial data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance, and compile financial data and prepare reports. Experience evaluating processes and developing alternative procedures. Experience working with all levels of employees and management in a professional environment and strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to perform detail-oriented work, multi-task, and work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Ability to interpret and apply related federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations and related University policies, procedures, principles, and practices. Preferred Master’s degree in Accounting or Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Experience in a higher education environment. Experience with financial enterprise resource planning systems (such as PeopleSoft/OMNI or comparable systems). Proven track record in diverse staff development, coaching, performance management, and the use of collaborative decision-making to meet organizational objectives. University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research, encourages creativity, and embraces diversity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

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This is an A&P (Administrative and Professional) position.

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Criminal Background Check

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check. The background check will be conducted as authorized and in accordance with University Policy 4-OP-C-7-B11.

How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

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Effective January 1, 2014, tobacco use, including simulated tobacco use, is prohibited on property, interior and exterior, owned or managed by Florida State University. This policy applies to all Florida State University students, employees, consultants, contractors, visitors, and external individuals.

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One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University — with the Carnegie Foundation's highest designation, Doctoral/Research University-Extensive — offers a distinctive academic environment built on its cherished values and unique heritage, welcoming campus on the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida, championship athletics, and prime location in the heart of the state capital.

Combining traditional strength in the arts and humanities with recognized leadership in the sciences, Florida State University provides unmatched opportunities for students and faculty through challenging academics, cultural discovery and community interaction.

Underlying and supporting the educational experience at Florida State University is the development of new generations of citizen leaders, based on the concepts inscribed in our seal: Vires, Artes, Mores — Strength, Skill and Character.

Epitomized by recently named Rhodes Scholars Garrett Johnson and Myron Rolle — elite athletes and scholars committed to public service — and Joseph O'Shea — a campus and community leader as well as a top scholar — Florida State's 40,000 students are dedicated to academic excellence and providing leadership in our complex world.

Florida State University's 16 colleges offer more than 275 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, professional and specialist degree programs, including medicine and law, covering a broad array of disciplines critical to society today. Each year the University awards over 2,000 graduate and professional degrees.

With its impressive breadth of leading graduate, professional and undergraduate programs, Florida State University is a demanding, intellectually stimulating, yet warm and caring environment for students and faculty. Recognized nationally for its commitment to diversity, Florida State University is a national leader in the number of doctorates awarded to African-American students and in the graduation rate of African-American undergraduates. Its College of Medicine and College of Law are ranked in the nation's Top 10 for Hispanic students.

Florida State University's arts programs — dance, film, music and theatre — rank among the finest in the world, offering an arts education comparable to leading conservatories. Its creative writing program is ranked among the nation's best and is home to the most consistently honored and published student body in the United States. Florida State is responsible for governance of the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art and associated arts programs, one of the largest museum/university complexes in the nation.

Other programs consistently included in the top public university list include physics, chemistry, political science, psychology, criminology, public administration, library science, information, human sciences, business and law.

At the Ph.D. level, interdisciplinary programs draw on notable research faculty strengths that transcend the traditional disciplines, including neuroscience, molecular biophysics, computational science, materials science and research at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory—home to the world's most powerful magnets.

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