Project Director, Senior - Senior Director for Budget and Operations
- Employer
- Sam Houston State University
- Location
- Huntsville, TX
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- Institutional & Business Affairs, Business & Financial Management
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
202500014ES
Title:Project Director, Senior - Senior Director for Budget and Operations
FLSA status:Exempt
Hiring Salary:Commensurate with education and experience.
Department:Office of the Dean - College of Education
Division:Division of Academic Affairs
Open Date:01/24/2025
Open Until Filled:Yes
Educational and Experience Requirement:Master’s degree in management, finance, or related field. Doctoral degree preferred. Substantial and proven executive experience in college and university activities, including processes related to financial planning and analysis and organizational management. Experience working in leadership role with proven communication with college and university leadership offices preferred. Additional education may be considered in lieu of experience.
Nature & Purpose of Position:Plans, administers, manages, or directs all activities of a College of Education budget operations, grant operations, special events, and communications and recruitment and retention.
Primary Responsibilities:Responsible for direct supervision and management of College of Education budget and operations. Responsible for college-wide financial planning and analysis and annual budget preparation. Directs all activities related to operations and building management. Oversee activities related to purchasing, travel, budget, event services, scholarships and donor relations, and college-level communications. Responsible for the development, evaluation, and effectiveness of the special project(s), as assigned by the Dean. Directs human resource management functions, including tracing and review of internal positions, reclassification requests, and market adjustment/needs. Ensures internal goals are aligned with higher-level strategy and plans. Develops and implements and uses processes and models for data analytics related to strategic enrollment projections and financial trends. Responsible for tracking college budget and making recommendations for continued growth and improvement. Serves as liaison to multiple college-level and university-level employees related to budget and operations. Creates and leads training related to various operational and budget needs. Establishes strategic goals and objectives for the college, particularly related to finance and operational effectiveness. Serves as facilities liaison for Teacher Education Center (TEC) and leads COE building committees. Responsible for all activities related to building utility; including space allocation, office moves, maintenance and upkeep, and improvements. Collaborates with university budget office and Dean to develop and provide financial plans and reports for college activities, including expenditure reports related to budget planning and forecasting. Prepares special financial analyses and reports, as needed. Produces and complies reports and summarizes information from a variety of sources for college leadership decision-making. Supervises payroll action and responsibilities for the college. Interprets, implements, and communicates university policies and assists college leadership to develop, implement, and support college and unit-level processes and procedures. Produces and supports organization, structure flowcharts and monitors annual updates. Serves on committees as requested. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Other Specifications:Other University departments, State and Federal agencies, outside vendors.
This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).
Full Time
Quicklink:https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/42104
EEO Statement:Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.
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About Sam Houston State University
For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, "The measure of a Life is its Service," resonates among its 22,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more.
SHSU is an inclusive institution whose mission is to provide high quality education, scholarship, and service to students. With over 90 bachelor degrees, 50 master’s, and 11 doctoral programs—including the nation’s first Ph.D. in forensic science, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student: traditional or non-traditional; first generation; international; or online.
Service to self and others is paramount at SHSU and reflected in all university organizations and programs. In fact, the university was named to USA Today’s Top 50 in the U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged Campus" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges the university's significant commitment to service.
Sam Houston State University has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging, although just an hour drive north of Houston.
SHSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215. SHSU is committed to promoting a campus culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. The University acknowledges and values our responsibility to cultivate an equitable and inclusive environment where students, faculty, staff, and community recognize the benefits of collaboration and mutual respect through diverse identities and experiences.
Member The Texas State University System
- Website
- https://www.shsu.edu/
- Telephone
- 936-294-1070
- Location
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1905 University Avenue
Huntsville
TX
77340
US
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