Associate Director of Operating Budget

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Budget, Planning and Institutional Research (BPIR), this position works with the other leaders of BPIR to manage the University’s operating budget and financial planning. This position supervises a team of financial professionals, assigning and monitoring their responsibilities and work, including strategic planning/analysis and data modeling.  Additionally, this position provides financial analysis support and interaction with senior management and external agencies. It is critical for this position to understand and focus on University-wide issues and ensure that communications are consistent with goals and objectives. An extensive knowledge of higher education and finance, as well as accuracy, consistency, and confidentiality are required for the development of highly visible documents that are critical to supporting strategic planning.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Manages operations and financial planning for the University’s $1.7B operating budget; develops/modifies new and existing policies and procedures related to the operating budget.
2. Leads special projects as identified by the AVP of BPIR, CFO, or other senior leadership related to the strategic plan, financial planning, efficiency, and resource allocation for the  University.
3. Prepares or supervises the preparation of comprehensive reports and analyses as needed in strategic decision-making or to advise management.
4. Manages professional staff and administrative duties; establishes work priorities/workflow and resolves personnel issues. Provides training, support, and guidance for staff, and evaluates job performance.
5. Completes and oversees complex modeling, analyses, and decision-making on matters of financial significance, including but not limited to tuition and enrollment modeling, structural deficit mitigation, general operating revenue and expense analysis, and modeling to optimize operational efficiencies.
6. Develops materials for presentation to State of Connecticut executive agencies and the Legislature.
7. Meets regularly with BPIR leadership for the development, coordination, and monitoring of funds and to resolve complex University-wide financial issues, including strategizing solutions for deficit mitigation over the long term and resolving unusual or sensitive problems.
8. Manages complex projects including but not limited to the annual preparation and integration of the University’s operating budgets. Provides leadership to staff working on the project and exercises discretionary authority concerning process and system changes.
9. Represents the Assistant or Associate Vice President of BPIR on various projects and committees.
10. Identifies, oversees, researches, and provides resolution to technical and financial issues.
11. Serves as a resource to BPIR leadership as well as other unit fiscal managers in interpreting financial policies and regulations; meets with other University departments to resolve issues related to budgets and expenditures.
12. Performs related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Master’s degree in a related field and six years of related experience OR Bachelor’s degree in a related field and eight years of related experience.
2. Comprehensive knowledge of sound financial management practices.
3. Ability to work independently and resolve complex financial issues.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to present information effectively to senior management.
5. Excellent interpersonal skills.
6. Proven ability to successfully manage financial projects.  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Familiarity with the University of Connecticut’s policies, guidance, and procedures related to academic affairs.
2. Related experience in Higher Education.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This is a full-time, permanent position. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University offers a competitive salary, and outstanding benefits, including employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn, and a highly desirable work environment. For additional information regarding benefits visit: https://hr.uconn.edu/health-benefits/.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

TO APPLY

Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Staff Positions, Search #498965 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional re