Director of Budget and Planning
- Employer
- Ursinus College
- Location
- Collegeville, PA
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- Institutional & Business Affairs, Business & Financial Management
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Ursinus College is seeking a visionary and highly skilled professional to serve as the Director of Budget and Planning within the Finance and Administration division. Reporting directly to the Vice President for Finance and Administration, the Director of Budget and Planning will hold a pivotal role in leading the college’s procurement processes, comprehensive budget management activities, and long-term financial planning. This executive position is responsible for developing and implementing strategic procurement initiatives, optimizing purchasing practices, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring effective budget planning and allocation across all departments and programs. The Director will have 1-2 direct reports and must be capable of leading strategically while also being able to roll up their sleeves and get into the details.
Responsibilities- Lead the development and administration of the college’s annual budget, working closely with leadership and the Budget Long-Term Planning Committee.
- Develop multi-year budgeting strategies to ensure financial sustainability and alignment with institutional goals.
- Develop short and long-term capital budgeting plans to support the college’s infrastructure and strategic initiatives.
- Oversee the college’s procurement activities, including sourcing, bidding, contracting, and purchasing of goods and services.
- Collaborate with departmental stakeholders to identify procurement needs and establish priorities aligned with institutional goals and budgetary constraints.
- Negotiate contracts and agreements with vendors to secure favorable terms and pricing for goods and services.
- Manage vendor relationships, monitor vendor performance, and resolve any issues or disputes in a timely manner.
- Identify and leverage Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs) and other purchasing consortiums to maximize procurement efficiencies and cost savings.
- Conduct regular reviews and assessments of procurement practices to identify areas for improvement and implement best practices.
- Monitor budget performance, analyze variances, and provide recommendations for budget adjustments to ensure fiscal responsibility and compliance.
- Prepare financial reports and presentations for senior leadership, trustees, and other stakeholders to communicate budget status and financial projections.
- Provide guidance and support to departmental staff on budgetary matters, including budget preparation, expenditure tracking, and financial reporting.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in procurement and budget management to inform strategic decision-making and ensure compliance with relevant policies and regulations.
- Embrace and advocate for technology solutions that enhance procurement and budget management processes.
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in procurement, budget management, or financial analysis, with a preference for higher education experience.
- Strong understanding of procurement principles, contract management, and budgeting processes.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives to improve procurement efficiency and achieve cost savings.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proficiency in financial analysis, budget forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Familiarity with procurement software, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and financial management tools.
- Passion for technology and its application in procurement and budget management.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to upholding ethical standards, integrity, and transparency in all procurement and budgeting activities.
Interested candidates should apply here.
Ursinus is an AA/EO employer. Ursinus College does not discriminate on grounds of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, creed, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, disability, or other classification protected by applicable law in the administration of any of its educational programs or activities or with respect to employment.
Organization
About Ursinus College
- Founded in 1869
- First admitted women in 1880
- 1,650 students from 35 states and 12 countries
- 20% students of color
- 12 to 1 student-faculty ratio
- Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
- All students and faculty are issued laptop computers
- Nationally renowned First-Year Experience, including the Common Intellectual Experience(CIE) Freshmen Seminar
- Over 60 courses of study, including a variety of interdisciplinary programs.
- The Center for Science and The Common Good offers students the opportunity to focus on the intersection of science and society.
- Idyllic 170-acre campus 25 miles from Philadelphia
- Member of Phi Beta Kappa, the Watson Foundation list, Project Pericles, Bonner Leader Program
- Member of Project DEEP, the Annapolis Group, the Centennial Conference
- Home to the Berman Museum of Art
- U-Imagine Center for Integrative and Entrpreneurial Studies
The College's most important assets are its faculty and staff. From time to time, a variety of job opportunities are available, both part-time and full-time. Ursinus is an ideal workplace where there are excellent resources and benefits and, of course, great people. The campus is beautiful and the students keep you young.
Ursinus College is committed to the celebration of and respect for human diversity.
Ursinus College does not discriminate on grounds of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, creed, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, disability, or other classification protected by applicable law with respect to all aspects of employment.
Ursinus College complies with all federal, state, and local statutes and regulations governing employment practices.
Ursinus College is an equal employment/affirmative action employer.
All employees are expected to abide by Ursinus College’s equal employment/affirmative action policy.
Specifically, in matters affecting employment and application for employment, the College will take affirmative action to ensure that each employee and applicant, regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, creed, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, or disability (except as limitations may be mandate by law) is accorded equal treatment with respect to terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, and opportunities for advancement. The College will make good-faith efforts to enhance employment opportunities for minorities and women compatible with the availability of qualified candidates in relevant employment markets in which Ursinus College is able to recruit.
Ursinus College is committed to the celebration of and respect for human diversity. We believe that human beings derive meaning and purpose through their membership in groups as well as through their common humanity and their uniqueness as individuals. Intellectual and personal growth are enhanced by understanding and appreciating the similarities and differences among groups and individuals.
The celebration of, and respect for, human diversity at Ursinus is based on the following:
- The principles of freedom and the quality of individuals as expressed in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States.
- The practical goal of preparing students to make significant contributions in an emerging global community. All communities -- local, national and global -- are stronger and richer to the extent that individuals within them are able to communicate and to affirm life-enhancing values.
- Individuals whose education has been grounded on mutual understanding and the celebration of human diversity are best prepared to contribute to the making of a just and equitable society.
This statement on human diversity should inform and guide the Ursinus College community as it establishes and implements educational and administrative policies and practices. These ideals seem especially relevant to those policies and practices that touch upon race, ethnicity, age, religion, sexual orientation and gender, and all other aspects which tend to differentiate human groups.
In making this statement on human diversity, Ursinus College at the same time acknowledges the primary importance in an educational community of the diversity of ideas expressed in the pursuit of truth by all reasonable and free minds in an atmosphere of intellectual openness.
This statement on human diversity at Ursinus College has been developed in the context of the mission statement of the College and the institutional values generated by the mission.
- Website
- https://www.ursinus.edu/
- Telephone
- 610-409-3000
- Location
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601 E. Main Street
Collegeville
Pennsylvania
19426
US
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