Title: Director Division Budget & Operations

Employee Classification: Dir Division Budget & Ops

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Col of Vis Arts & Design

Department: UNT-CVAD-Dean's Off-136100

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

Considered one of the leading visual arts and design schools in the nation, UNT’s College of Visual Arts and Design is home to more than 2,300 undergraduate and graduate students in NASAD and CIDA accredited programs including the BA, BFA, MA, and MFA in art education, art history, ceramics, communication design, drawing and painting, fashion design, interaction design, interdisciplinary art and design studies, interior design, metalsmithing and jewelry, new media art, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and user-experience design, with certification offered in art museum education, and a Ph.D. offered in art education. It includes the Department of Art Education, Department of Art History, Department of Design, Foundations Program, Interdisciplinary Art and Design Studies Program, and Department of Studio Art. Additional information about the college and university can be found online: cvad.unt.edu and www.unt.edu.

Position Overview

This position prepares, monitors and maintains control of revenues and expenditures within a unit, and may serve as the senior budget role for that unit. Responsible for ensuring compliance and interpretation of federal, state and local regulation in addition to applicable University policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with coursework in accounting, finance or business administration and 4 years of experience in financial administration, sponsored project or budget management; or any equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Thorough knowledge of (or ability to rapidly assimilate and retain) University fiscal and administrative policy, procedure and practices.
* Thorough knowledge of sound business management principles, policies, and techniques.
* Ability to work under considerable pressure, to adjust to constant changes, to handle multiple tasks, and to coordinate the work of others.
* Marked ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Functional computer applications skills.
* 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.

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications: Master’s degree with five years of progressively responsible budgeting, financial analysis, and strategic planning experience in a higher education (or similar) setting. Thorough knowledge of current accounting principles, and applicable laws and regulations. Advanced demonstrated skills in financial analysis and direct experience with administration of sponsored projects. Skilled with computer applications in budgeting and financial planning models. Experience working in an academic unit. Experience with PeopleSoft, Hyperion, and Power BI.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties:

• Serves as financial advisor to head of college or division. 
• Leads and directs the development, implementation and administration of budget activities and operational functions (including HR/payroll liaison, space, IT, communication, strategy, procurement). 
• Manages all functions associated with developing and monitoring the college or division annual budget. 
• Develops and coordinates annual operating budget planning process and develops funding strategies. 
• Forecasts revenues, expenditures, and year end budget balances. 
• Performs and interprets financial analyses to assure effective, efficient allocation of resources. 
• Performs regular financial and personnel reviews for all sponsored project accounts in the college/division 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. 
• Counters with research leadership as well as principal investigators about project status and helps to identify bridge funding when appropriate. 

Physical Requirements:

Communicating with others to exchange information.
Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Environmental Hazards:

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule:

8 am - 5 pm

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.