Manager of Collegiate Budget & Administration

University of Hartford; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Hartford in West Hartford, CT seeks a Manager of Collegiate Budget & Administration to lead budgeting operations for the College, ensuring prudent fiscal oversight and efficient business processes.

Reporting to the Dean, you will collaborate with Department Chairs to develop, implement and maintain cost-effective financial plans, prepare detailed reports, and manage expenditures and internal controls. Bachelor’s degree required; 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Strong budgeting and financial reporting experience recommended.
• Ability to work with Deans and Department Chairs.

Responsibilities

• Oversees development and maintenance of collegiate budget management.
• Prepares detailed financial reports for decision-making.
• Manages budgets including restricted funds and transfers.
• Enforces financial controls and data integrity.
• Collaborates with the Provost’s Office, Financial Accounting Services, Budget Office, Payroll and the Office of Sponsored Programs.

Skills

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Manager of Collegiate Budget & Administration

Position Title Manager of Collegiate Budget & Administration

FLSA Classification

FLSA Classification EX

Reports to

Reports to Dean

Salary Range

Salary Range F

Weeks Per Year 52

Work Week

Work Week 40 hours (minimum)

Position Summary

Assumes responsibility for providing leadership and support in the planning, administrative and budgeting operations of the College in an effort to ensure prudent fiscal oversight as well as effective and efficient business operations. Performs all duties in full support of the University’s mission, understanding that the positive and effective execution of these duties are instrumental to the education of the University’s students.

Hiring Range

Hiring Range Starting Budgeted salary is $50,455 to $55,000, depending upon experience

Key Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the Dean and Department Chairs, oversees the development, implementation and maintenance of cost-effective operational approaches to collegiate budget management. Oversees the implementation of short and long-range financial planning initiatives for complex financial, business and administrative services and systems utilized within the College.


• Prepares detailed statistical and financial reports to be used in the decision-making process. Analyzes complex financial data, making recommendations to the Dean and/or Department Chairs regarding the most cost-effective use of resources. Reviews budgetary projections vs actual operating results, identifying potential discrepancies and proposing possible solutions.


• Serves as the centralized point for operational expenditures, internal grants and/or personnel transactions within the College. Oversees and maintains budgets, including restricted funds, for the Office of the Dean. Apportions money for anticipated and unanticipated goods and services purchased for departments and the College, initiating and/or approving budget transfers and purchase orders as necessary and/or appropriate. Handles highly sensitive information with confidentiality and tact.


• Analyzes, monitors and oversees the use of financial, business, fund accounting and administrative services systems across the College. Implements system upgrades and establishes new systems as necessary and/or appropriate. Enforces University and collegiate financial controls, policies and procedures to ensure the integrity of these systems in compliance with established data integrity standards. Actively participates in the analysis, recommendation and implementation of business process improvement efforts to ensure the proper use of technology and improve operational effectiveness as necessary and/or appropriate.


• Establishes, cultivates and maintains effective working relationships with various internal constituents including, but not limited to, the Provost’s Office, Financial Accounting Services, the Budget Office, Payroll and the Office of Sponsored Programs regarding collegiate financial and budgetary planning and implementation efforts.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Posting Number

Posting Number PS1259P

Working Conditions

Normal office situation.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree Required.

Physical Effort

Typically sitting at a desk or table.

Special Skills

The ability to work effectively with diverse groups.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• What is the highest level of education attained?
  
  
  • GED
  
  
  • High School Diploma
  
  
  • Technical School, Certification or Apprenticeship
  
  
  • Associates Degree
  
  
  • Bachelors Degree
  
  
  • Masters Degree
  
  
  • Knowledge of a highly advanced professional discipline. (e.g., Ph.D, M.D., J.D., or equivalent doctoral degree required.)
  
  


• How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  
  
  • Public Job Posting
  
  
  • Internal Job Posting
  
  
  • Agency Referral
  
  
  • Advertisement/Publication
  
  
  • Personal Referral
  
  
  • Website
  
  
  • Other
  
  

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents Optional Documents

• Resume


• Cover Letter


• Letter of Recommendation - Staff


• Statement on Inclusive Excellence and Belonging

200 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117