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Organizational Unit:

The USF Health College of Nursing is one of 14 colleges at the University of South Florida and one of four that make up USF Health. As a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, USF is designated by the Carnegie Foundation as both a Research 1 and a Community-Engaged institution—reflecting its commitment to excellence in education, research, and service.

Nationally recognized as a leader in nursing education and research, the College of Nursing serves more than 2,000 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students each year. For the fourth consecutive year, our Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program has been ranked No. 1 among Florida’s public universities by U.S. News & World Report—rising to No. 23 in the nation in 2025. 

As an integral part of USF Health, the College of Nursing is guided by a mission grounded in excellence, innovation, and respect. We are dedicated to educating future nurses, advancing nursing science, and applying evidence-based practice to improve health outcomes and community well-being.

Position Summary:

The Budget Director is responsible for leading the college’s financial planning and budgetary operations across all fund types—Education & General (E&G), auxiliary, and foundation. This role ensures fiscal integrity, strategic resource allocation, and compliance with institutional and regulatory guidelines. The Budget Director works closely with the Chief Operating Officer and college leadership to support data-informed decision-making and long-term financial sustainability.

Strategic Budget Planning

• Develop and oversee the college’s comprehensive budget across all funds including but not limited to E&G, auxiliary, and foundation funds.
• Provide financial modeling and forecasting to support strategic initiatives and operational planning.
• Advise the Chief Operating Officer on budgetary implications of institutional priorities.

Tuition and Auxiliary Revenue Management

• Monitor tuition revenue trends and projections to inform budget planning and enrollment strategy.
• Oversee auxiliary revenue streams, including forecasting, performance tracking, and optimization.
• Collaborate with relevant units to ensure accurate revenue reporting and alignment with college goals.

Financial Management and Reporting

• Prepare and present financial reports for internal and external stakeholders, including variance analysis and fund performance.
• Ensure compliance with university, state, and federal financial regulations.
• Maintain transparency and accountability in all financial reporting activities.

Resource Allocation and Optimization

• Lead the annual budget development process and recommend resource allocation strategies to maximize efficiency and impact.
• Partner with the research administration team to budget and plan college support of research priorities.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and revenue enhancement across all fund types.

Collaboration and Communication

• Serve as the primary liaison between the college, USF Health, and central finance offices.
• Communicate budget policies and updates clearly and effectively across the college.
• Provide financial guidance to college leadership and program leads.

Personnel and Supervision

• Supervise business services team and reporting project manager.
• Coordinate with Human Resources and Chief of Faculty Relations on budget-related staffing plans and compensation analysis.

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).

Minimum of 5 years of experience in higher education budgeting or governmental financial management.

Demonstrated expertise in managing multiple fund types (E&G, auxiliary, foundation).

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Experience leading financial team.

Proficiency in financial software and enterprise resource planning systems.

Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.

SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements

• A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
• (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree;
• (c) Six years of direct experience for a master’s degree;
• (d) Seven years of direc