Assistant Director of Student Housing, Budgets

Bowling Green State University; Bowling Green (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowling Green State University seeks a financially skilled professional to lead budgeting and fiscal analysis for the Office of Student Housing. You will forecast, analyze, and report on a ~$50 million portfolio, develop financial policies, and support decision-making with in-depth financial studies.

You’ll coordinate annual budgeting, benchmarks, and finance training while ensuring accurate data in purchasing and reporting systems. Collaboration with university departments is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3 years budgeting and fiscal analysis experience.
• Experience in higher education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis for Student Housing with ~ $50M annual scope.
• Coordinate annual budget process including templates, policy compliance, and long-term planning.
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures; prepare fiscal reports and variance analyses.
• Ensure accurate data entry in purchasing and university financial systems (FMS).

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Oral and written communication

Analytical skills

Budget/fiscal analysis

Spreadsheet development

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree required

Accounting/Finance degree preferred

Tools

Excel

FMS

Job description

Serves as the lead for business processes related to purchasing, expense management, and Financial Management System (FMS) entries for the Office of Student Housing. This position is responsible for managing the Student Housing Budgets, finances, and contracts which close to $50 million annually. This position will analyze, forecast, and track Student Housing budget as well as monitor other departments charge backs to Student Housing. This position will also develop and implement financial policies and procedures, conducts financial feasibility and planning studies, and performs in-depth financial analysis to support Office of Student Housing decision-making. This position maintains and oversees various financial software programs for purchasing and reporting. Prepares and maintains records and reports related to fiscal activities and operations. Responsible for data analysis and recommendations related to financial operations and internal control procedures.

• Coordinates the annual budget process which includes development of budget templates, compliance with university budget policies, detailed analysis as well as short and long term strategic planning. Develops and administers annual budgets for the Office of Student Housing.

• Performs benchmarking, research, ad hoc analysis (e.g., financial results, variance analysis, efficiencies), and special projects as necessary. Develops financial tools and training materials to assist management with monitoring budgets and expenditures to better manage the financial aspect of their departments. Provides in-service training and education in regard to FMS and other university systems, budgets, and other financial topics.
• Advises the Director of Student Housing in matters related to personnel, operating budgets, purchasing, and other related financial matters. This includes: reviews financial solvency, produces detailed financial data, performs financial analysis, verifies annual budget loads, verifies year-end balances, develop building proformas, and ensures the accuracy of these transactions in FMS.
• Responsible for ensuring data is entered correctly in the University systems for purchasing
• Serves as a representative on ad hoc committees, search committees, and other university committees as requested.
• Supervises a classified staff position.
• Additional duties as assigned.

The following Degree is required:

• Bachelor’s degree required

The following Degree is preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

The following Experience is required:

• 3 years budgeting and fiscal analysis

The following Experience is preferred:

• 2 years experience in higher education

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills including detailed budget/fiscal analysis and problem solving
• Advanced spreadsheet development
• Experience preparing financial/accounting reports
• Ability to work collaboratively across the University
• Experience in development and implementation of short and long term planning
• Ability to and flexibility manage multiple tasks and responsibilities
• High level of initiative
• Preferred related computer skills (Excel), and financial (FMS) software experience

Deadline to Apply: October 16, 2026

Required Application Materials & Evaluation

• Experience must be fully documented on the official application.
• The application will be used to evaluate if candidates meet the minimum requirements for the position and for consideration when determining starting pay rate.
• Experience requirements are inclusive of relevant professional experience, or experience attained through relevant internships, co-ops, student employment positions, or graduate assistantships.

Uploads

• Required: Resume (for supplemental information only)
• Optional:Cover Letter

Essential Requirement: Work Authorization

BGSU does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.