Executive Director of Academic Budgeting and Administration

002706

Full Time

Academic Affairs

0401493

EHRA (Non-Faculty)

Exec, Admin, Managerial

Commensurate with Education and Experience

Commensurate with Education and Experience

Commensurate with Education and Experience

Flat Rate

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:
The Division of Academic Affairs offers high quality programs that prepare graduates to assume responsible roles of leadership and service in professions and communities in southeastern North Carolina and beyond. Through engaging instruction, enriching educational experiences, and strong academic support services, the division promotes the success of all students, including students of color, students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds, adult learners, and military-affiliated students. The division supports research initiatives and creative activities that serve the needs of the region and state, strengthen programs and student learning, and enhance faculty expertise and accomplishment. In collaboration with community organizations, the military, and other educational institutions — including international partners – the division increases access to higher education; provides service learning and educational enrichment opportunities; strengthens graduates’ preparation for success in careers and graduate/professional education; promotes economic development and enhances the intellectual and cultural climate of the university and region. The Division of Academic Affairs promotes continuous improvement through effective planning, assessment, and use of assessment results for improvement.

Primary Purpose of the Position:

The position reports to the Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs who ensures that a quality educational experience is available to students who enroll at Fayetteville State University. The Director of Academic Budgeting and Administration will be the chief financial officer for the Division of Academic Affairs and help direct the daily operations of the provost’s office. This position will manage the essential fiscal activities of the division through budget development and control, directing accounts payable receivable, and analyzing financial reports; working with others in the Business and Finance to ensure that the division’s financial plans are accurately represented in the University’s financial records. The Executive Director for Academic Budgeting and Administration appraises the division’s financial position and issues periodic reports on financial stability and growth, including recommendations for enhancing revenues while ensuring a strong customer service approach. The Director for Academic Budgeting and Administration advises and supports Executive Staff, Deans, Department Chairs and Department Heads on budgetary, financial planning and business operations issues. The Director for Academic Budgeting and Administration is responsible for the implementation of campus wide financial studies and special projects as assigned. The position will also work with other staff in provost’s office to help ensure effective and efficient administrative operations.

• Posses a master’s degree or higher. A bachelor’s plus alternative equivalent professional training and experience may be substituted for the advanced degree.
• Minimum of ten years of experience in managing the budget of federal and/or state agencies and five or more years in a higher education setting.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of the University’s purchasing and accounting practices and procedures.
• Knowledgeable of the necessary standards to become and remain current with the accounting and budgeting requirements, rules and regulations North Carolina General Statues, UNC Systems, Office of State Budget and Management, Department of State Treasurer and Office of the State Auditor.
• Knowledge of Banner, SCT systems. spreadsheets, and related software.
• Considerable knowledge of office management practices, techniques, and technology.
• Considerable knowledge and ability to use correct grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and language uses to compose a variety of written materials.
• Knowledge of effective supervisory and office management practices.

• Communication skills both written and verbal are critical.
• Skill in planning, prioritizing, and organizing department workflow and procedures.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and Pivot tables.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, department officials and general public

Yes

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable), academic verification and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and employment and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

https://jobs.uncfsu.edu/postings/22063