Job description
Department
UNT-HPS-Dean's Off-Gen-135100
Job Location
Denton
Full Time/Part Time
Full-Time
Retirement Eligibility
TRS Eligible
Additional Retirement Information
For more information on retirement plan options, please visit
https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php.
Salary Information
Commensurate with experience
Department Summary
The College of Health and Public Service (HPS) at the University of North Texas is distinguished as one of the few Tier One research universities designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). HPS prepares graduates to address diverse and complex social issues such as aging, disability, disaster management and recovery, criminal justice, health disparities, and public safety, and find solutions to challenges in public administration, nonprofit management, public health, and urban development. We have seven academic departments with undergraduate and graduate programs, the Center for Public Management, the UNT Speech and Hearing Center, UNTWorkplace Inclusion & Sustainable Employment (WISE), Center for Racial and Ethnic Equity in Health and Society and a number of professional development and clinical training programs to facilitate careers to address a global society.
HPS students are trained to lead nonprofits, become educators, researchers and professionals who strengthen the diverse communities we serve. HPS alumni are employed as city managers, emergency managers, public safety administrators, urban planners and more.
The HPS Dean’s Office is looking for a HPS Senior Director, Divisional Budget & Operations.
The HPS Dean’s Office is looking for a HPS Senior Director, Divisional Budget & Operations.
Position Overview
This position is responsible for all aspects of financial operations to include financial analysis, evaluation, planning, reporting and recommending the most efficient use of the college’s resources. As a strategic-thinking leader and member of the Dean’s leadership team, the Senior Director, Divisional Budget & Operations will work closely with the Dean to develop and coordinate the College’s annual academic and operating budget planning process, forecast and predict resource requirements for new and existing programs, and develop funding strategies to ensure financial sustainability. The Senior Director, Divisional Budget & Operations coordinates externally funded activities of the College providing post-award financial management support to faculty, research faculty, post-doctoral students, and ensures compliance with University policies and serves as the liaison between the College and the University Office of Grants & Contracts Administration.
Additional Posting Details
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree with coursework in accounting, finance, business or related field and five years of highly responsible and varied financial administration, sponsored project or budget management experience or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Extensive knowledge of (or ability to rapidly assimilate and retain) University fiscal and administrative policy, procedure and practices. Strong supervisory skills.
- Marked ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
- Thorough knowledge of electronic information systems and accounting systems.
- Thorough knowledge of sound business management principles, policies, and techniques.
- Ability to work independently and make decisions within the framework of broad goals and objectives.
- Ability to conceptualize, plan and organize multiple programs and assignments effectively.
- Ability to work on complex and confidential tasks utilizing judgment, tact, and resourcefulness.
- Knowledge of safe working procedures and security measures related to work performed and work supervised.
Preferred Qualifications
Required License / Registration / Certification
Work Schedule
Monday to Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Driving University Vehicle
No
Security Sensitive
This is a security sensitive position.
EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
Classification Title
Sr Dir Division Budget & Ops
Physical Requirements
Lifting up to 10 pounds, Pulling , Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Standing, Walking, Writing, Grasp, Talk or Hear, Ability to communicate, Carrying
Job Duties
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Supports Dean and college leadership in strategic financial analyses to include financial forecasts/projections of current operations, predicts resource requirements for new programs, recommends financial alternatives if corrective action is deemed necessary, and prepares proforma financial analyses in support of evaluating strategic alternatives.
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Serves as the chief financial officer for the college and is the principal financial advisor to the Dean.
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Manages all functions associated with developing and monitoring the college’s annual budget; works collaboratively with university financial officials in budget preparation, financial projections, and responds to requests for financial information in a timely manner; makes recommendations for budget reductions and/or reallocations.
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Performs regular financial and personnel reviews for all sponsored project accounts in the college to ensure compliance with federal cost principles, University policy and sponsor terms and conditions. Develops projections of project expenditures to determine need for additional funds, potential overruns, and supplemental requests to sponsors. Makes recommendations for corrections or budget transfers when needed. Confers with University/College research leadership as well as principal investigators about project status and helps to identify bridge funding when appropriate.
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Utilizes information technology tools and software systems to provide meaningful financial management information to college leadership and departments; performs financial analyses to assure effective, efficient allocation of resources; collects data from departments in support of ad-hoc financial projects.
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Provides direction to department chairs and administrative coordinators in budget preparation, procurement, and compliance. Tracks and reports on graduate student positions assigned to the college; manages the financial aspects of full-time faculty searches, part-time allocations, and planning for future searches; prepares financial statements for departments as requested or directed by college leadership; reviews and approves personnel actions (ePARs) for the College.
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Tracks and monitors non-appropriated accounts to include instructional fees, foundation accounts, grants and contracts. Ensures compliance with foundation MOUs and accountability with donative intent or time requirements. Ensures compliance with federal cost principles for grants or contracts to include 2CFR200 (Uniform Guidance).
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Ensures compliance with federal and state regulations, spending guidelines and cost principles to include but not limited to the Texas General Appropriation Act, Internal Revenue Code, Uniform Guidance, and endowment MOU requirements. Ensures that financial transactions are in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
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Prepares detailed data for College’s accrediting entity for statistical purposes that is a critical component of the College’s re-accreditation review process.
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Directs and coordinates the administration of staff and academic hiring, compensation and payroll; advises Dean and others on equity/market salary concerns and organizational impact of job grading and classification; assists the Dean and others in the development of hiring plans/projections and in the development of offer letters; prepares and reviews personnel forms such as HRM-4 and VPAA-130 for staff and faculty recruitment; and supervises budget officer and other staff assigned by the Dean.
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Acts as principal account holder for the Dean’s Office and approves expenditures in accordance with all applicable policies and procedures.
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Awards administration including expenditure approvals, preparation of cost transfers, and new award review for accuracy.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S6366P
Position End Date (if temporary)
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