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Job Title

Assistant Director, Budgets

Agency

Texas A&M University - Texarkana

Department

Office of VP for Finance And Administration (Budgets)

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Texarkana, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Assistant Director, Budgets works under general direction, performs complex and highly responsible job duties in the preparation, maintenance, and control of the day-to-day operating budget. Assist the Assistant Vice President & Chief Budget Officer in effective and efficient coordination of the budget process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Assists in developing and implementing budget guidelines and financial policies and procedures.

+ Monitors and analyzes departmental budgets and works with staff or other account managers to address routine budget issues.

+ Coordinates year-end budget processes and prepares consolidated reports for review, approval, and submission.

+ Implements written communications and other methods to effectively disseminate budget-related information and processes.

+ Provides technical assistance and training regarding developing and formulating annual budgets.

+ Assists in gathering and analyzing financial and statistical information and evaluates and monitors administrative functions. Assists in the preparation of the Legislative Appropriation Request (LAR).

+ Develops and implements processes to track changes to operating budgets during annual budget development.

+ Coordinates, collects, and updates the schedule of known costs to be budgeted during the Annual Budget Process.

+ Develops procedures to report uses of funds to remain in compliance with the State of Texas and Texas A&M University System rules and regulations.

+ Assists in establishing goals and objectives. Assists in developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals

+ Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others.

+ This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Minimum Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

+ Seven years of related experience.

+ Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

+ Knowledge of budgeting processes.

+ Strong verbal and written communication skills.

+ Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Master’s degree in business, accounting, finance or related field

+ Three years’ experience in higher education

+ Three years’ experience in budget related position in state government

+ Supervisory/managerial experience

Other Requirements

+ Ability to occasionally work beyond normal office hours

+ Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

+ Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL:

This position generally supervises employees.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

To apply: Upload your cover letter, resume, and 3 professional reference's contact information with one reference being a supervisor/manager in the questionnaire section of your application.

Please remember once you submit your application you will not be able to “revise” or upload any documents. If you have any questions about uploading or a revision to your application, you may contact [email protected].

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.