Job Description Summary

The DAS is the College Budget Officer, responsible for the budgeting, management, reporting and oversight of all Graduate School accounts. Works in consultation with the Dean, Associate and Assistant Deans to develop and coordinate the implementation of strategic plans and ensure compliance with University policies. Advises the Dean and administration on financial and administrative policies for the Graduate School as well as fiscal programming/strategies, particularly as it relates to fellowship and tuition policy and funding. Oversees all budgets and administrative functions of the Graduate School, Office of Graduate Diversity and Inclusion, Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, Office of Funding Opportunities, and Offices of Academic, Career and Professional Development). Oversees all GS human resources, business operations and fellowship/tuition program operations ensuring policy and requirement compliance and provides high-level budgetary/financial management and forecasting/reporting, both internally and externally. Directs fellowship programming and distribution of funds and implementation of new award programs, manages external award programs serving as Coordinating Official or contact. Member of the Graduate Student Services Team providing additional non-financial support services to the graduate student population. Responsible for all pre- and post-award activities for contracts and grants.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university. Experience: Ten (10) years of professional experience managing business operations. Five (5) years of experience supervising or managing professional staff. Knowledge of human resources policies and procedures, and federal, state, and other applicable human resources related laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances. Knowledge of business acumen to understand key business drivers, organizational communications, and data. Knowledge of organizational and unit performances measures. Knowledge of the impact and implications of decisions on leadership objectives. Skill in oral and written communication. Skill in data analytics and negotiation. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products. Ability to research information and analyze/synthesize complex data and information to create reports and presentations with valid conclusions derived from various sources. Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion. Ability to develop and administer new policies and procedures. Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.

Additional Job Details

Required Application Materials: Resume and Cover Letter

 

Best Consideration Date: July 28, 2025

 

Posting Close Date: NA

 

Open Until Filled: Yes

 

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

No

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Department

GRAD-Graduate School

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$67,173.00

Benefits Summary

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Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and whe