Finance Director, Student Life & Operations

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Director for Business Services on UT Main Campus to provide strategic financial leadership for Texas Student Life. You will partner with senior leaders to set priorities, forecast resources, and guide long-term planning.

The role oversees budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and Workday administration, while supervising staff and ensuring compliance across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public administration, higher education administration, or a related field.
• Seven years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, budgeting, business operations, or a related area.
• Experience developing and managing complex budgets, forecasts, analyses, and advising senior leaders on resource allocation.
• Experience establishing internal controls, reconciling financial activity, interpreting policies, and ensuring compliance.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience, including staff development, performance management, and service standards.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly and build cross-organizational relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, management, and monitoring of the annual operating budget for Student Life.
• Develop financial forecasts, multiyear models, and scenario analyses for long-term planning.
• Provide financial reporting, risk assessment, and decision-support to leadership.
• Supervise staff handling financial, HR, and administrative functions and provide guidance.
• Lead the adoption and use of Workday and related financial reporting tools.
• Coordinate with central university offices on budgeting and compliance.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public administration, higher education administration, or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Director for Business Services on UT Main Campus to provide strategic financial leadership for Texas Student Life. You will partner with senior leaders to set priorities, forecast resources, and guide long-term planning.

The role oversees budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and Workday administration, while supervising staff and ensuring compliance across departments.