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Position Information

Posting NumberSRGV8613

Working TitleDIRECTOR FACILITIES FINANCE AND CAPITAL BUDGET

Number of Vacancies1

LocationEdinburg, Texas

DepartmentPlanning and Construction

FTE1

FLSAExempt

Scope of Job

To provide leadership, direction, and financial oversight as well as financial analysis for Facilities Planning and Construction, capital budgeting, and debt service.

Description of Duties

+ Responsible for directing and managing the financial operations of Facilities Planning and Construction.

+ Ensures compliance with funding requirements on construction projects and responsible for maintaining an accurate inventory of University property as required by the State of Texas Comptroller’s Office.

+ Submits changes and obtains proper approvals of the Capital Improvement Program to UT System on a timely basis.

+ Oversees the financial planning for long-range capital programs designed to support long-range construction plans.

+ Responsible for overseeing the reconciliation of assigned accounts, including construction projects to ensure proper labor costs, operating expenditures, encumbrances, and timely reimbursements of bond proceeds from UT System.

+ Analyzes and forecasts financial constraints that affect departmental operations and makes recommendations.

+ Manages the accounting and financial reporting functions for construction and applicable accounts.

+ Develops short and mid-range plans, conceptual strategies, budget requirements and documentation for assigned area. Actively involved in the completion of the annual budget cycle and annual departmental Strategic Plans.

+ Oversees and participates in the hiring, training, and evaluation of assigned staff.

+ Ensures compliance with funding requirements on project and operational accounts.

+ Participates in cross-institutional meetings and committees as assigned.

+ Represents the division in official functions.

+ May perform other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General supervision from immediate supervisor.

Supervision Given

Provides direct and indirect management and supervision to assigned staff.

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited University.

Preferred Education

Master’s degree in Business Administration or related field from an accredited University.

Licenses/Certifications

None.

Required Experience

Five (5) years experience in facilities operations, budget control methods, governmental accounting and/or application of accounting theory.

Preferred Experience

Experience obtained in an institution of higher education.

Equipment

Standard office equipment.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office environment; some travel and weekend work is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

Other

+ Knowledge of institution’s fiscal activities and financial programs.

+ Knowledge of budget control methods and applicable University policies and procedures.

+ Familiarity with University of Texas System and State of Texas laws and regulations pertaining to fiscal operations.

+ Ability to supervise and review the work of others, and issue work schedules and work orders.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment CategoryFull-Time

Minimum Salary

Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Position Available Date10/22/2025

Grant Funded PositionNo

If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Social Security Number *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-8880 and/or [email protected].

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .

Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/49115

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?

+ Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions

+ Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions

+ No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions

+ * Are you a current UTRGV employee?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Please select your highest level of completed education.

+ 6th grade education

+ 10th grade education

+ High School Diploma or GED

+ Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours

+ Bachelors Degree from an accredited university

+ Masters Degree from an accredited university

+ Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university

+ None of the above

+ * Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year

+ 2 years

+ 3 years

+ 4 years

+ 5 years

+ 6 years

+ 7 years

+ 8 years

+ 9 years

+ 10 years

+ Over 10 years

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

+ List of 3 References

Optional Documents

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

+ Unofficial Transcripts

+ Reference Letter 1

+ Reference Letter 2

+ Other Document