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United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 25 Mar 2025

About the role

Title: Budget Officer

Employee Classification: Budget Officer

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Ryan College of Business

Department: UNT-RCOB-Dean's Office-131100

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Salary commensurate with experience.

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.   We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.   Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The G. Brint Ryan College of Business is the choice of nearly 10,000 students — making it one of the largest business schools in the nation. Since 1961, the college has been continuously accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) — a hallmark of the world’s best business schools. Nationally recognized and cutting-edge degrees, enable students to learn beyond the classroom so they can become leaders in their field.

Position Overview

This position will provide budget support for Ryan College of Business. This will include being the contact person for faculty grants, help the Senior Director track payroll and other operational expenses and create and maintain analytic reports to help senior leadership make informed decisions.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree with coursework in accounting, finance, business or related field and two years' of progressively responsible financial administration or budget management experience or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Skill in collecting and analyzing data.
  • Knowledge of budgetary principles, practices and procedures.
  • Ability to prepare concise reports.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
  • Knowledge of electronic information systems and accounting systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with grants is preferred. Degree or experience with data analytics is preferred. Knowledge of and experience with UNT budget software and systems are preferred.

Job Duties:

  • Monitors revenues, expenditures and balances within a variety of types of budgets including, but not limited to, operating, travel, fees, and discretionary.
  • Collects and analyzes data to prepare reports at various schedules (monthly, quarterly, yearly).
  • Participates in annual budget submission, merit raises, instructional fees, etc.
  • Provides budgetary and revenue estimates.
  • First point of contact for PI and tracks expenses on grants.
  • Reconcile pcard reports for the college and act as a point of contact for questions related to the pcard procedures.
  • Prepares and may approve a variety of forms including but not limited to personnel/payroll.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm with occasional nights and weekends.

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

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