Assistant Provost – Strategic Academic Budgeting

St. John; New York (NY); On-site; USD 146,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

St. John's University invites applications for the Assistant Provost Academic Budget Planning.

This role leads integrated budget planning for a portfolio of colleges and academic units, partnering with Deans to set strategic direction within division standards and to advance portfolio actions to the Associate Provost. The position exercises budget authority across operating budgets, compensation planning, endowments, and program financial analysis, while supervising the Director of Academic

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent work experience in higher education administration or finance.
• Experience advising Deans or senior academic leaders.
• Demonstrated budget authority and sound financial planning decisions.
• Supervisory or mentorship experience with analytical staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operating budget development for assigned schools and units.
• Serve as the primary financial advisor to Deans on budget performance and investments.
• Supervise the Director of Academic Budget Planning and ensure quality analyses.
• Coordinate multi-year financial projections and resource allocations for programs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Strategic thinking

Education

Master's degree in higher education administration, finance, business, public administration, public policy, or related field

Job description

St. John's University invites applications for the Assistant Provost Academic Budget Planning.

This role leads integrated budget planning for a portfolio of colleges and academic units, partnering with Deans to set strategic direction within division standards and to advance portfolio actions to the Associate Provost. The position exercises budget authority across operating budgets, compensation planning, endowments, and program financial analysis, while supervising the Director of Academic