Senior Budget Strategist for Academic Planning

St.-John; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The University seeks an Assistant Provost for Academic Planning to oversee integrated budget planning and financial management for a broad portfolio of colleges, schools, and academic units.

Responsibilities include directing operating budgets, staff planning, compensation planning, endowment and restricted funds, and program investments, while aligning with university priorities and accreditation timelines.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in higher education administration, finance, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience in academic budget planning or institutional finance.
• Experience advising Deans or senior academic leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual operating budget development for assigned schools and units.
• Develop multi-year financial projections and scenario analyses.
• Supervise the Director of Academic Budget Planning and ensure quality of analyses.
• Advise on endowment, restricted funds, capital planning, and program investments.
• Coordinate salary and compensation planning and budget transfers.
• Ensure alignment with institutional policies and priorities.
• Participate in assessment standards and accreditation planning as needed.

Skills

Budget planning

Financial modeling

Staffing planning

Advising Deans

Strategic thinking

Education

Master's degree in higher education administration/finance

Doctoral degree (preferred)

Job description

The University seeks an Assistant Provost for Academic Planning to oversee integrated budget planning and financial management for a broad portfolio of colleges, schools, and academic units.

Responsibilities include directing operating budgets, staff planning, compensation planning, endowment and restricted funds, and program investments, while aligning with university priorities and accreditation timelines.