Special Advisor - Finance - VCOM

Texas A&M University; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas A&M University in Bryan, Texas is hiring a part-time Special Advisor for Finance - VCOM. The role requires significant experience in finance and administration within higher education, providing strategic financial analysis and overseeing budget compliance.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree, with preferred qualifications including project management experience and proficiency in enterprise software. This temporary position is a vital part of enhancing financial operations at the university.

Qualifications

• Ten years of related experience in finance/administration within a higher education setting.
• Five years of accounting and budget management experience preferred.
• Experience with project management and pro forma budget creation.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic input for clinical services financial operations review.
• Conduct detailed financial reviews of multi-million-dollar projects.
• Develop and implement budget monitoring procedures within clinical departments.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Ability to multi-task

Experience with various individuals and communities

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

FAMIS

Workday

Emburse

Job description

## Special Advisor - Finance - VCOMApplylocations: Bryan, TXtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-093651**Job Title**Special Advisor - Finance - VCOM**Agency**Texas A&M University Health Science Center**Department**SOM Finance Centralized**Proposed Minimum Salary**Commensurate**Job Location**Bryan, Texas**Job Type**Staff**Job Description****Our Commitment**Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.**Who we are**As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.**What we want**The Special Advisor, under general direction, will provide strategic input to the Executive Director for Administration and Finance for Clinical Services. This individual works directly with the leadership to advance Enterprise goals through a variety of actions.**What you need to know**This is a part-time temporary (fixed term) position that is expected to end within one year.**Required Education and Experience:*** Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience* Ten years of related experience in finance/administration within a higher education setting**Preferred Qualifications*** 5 years of accounting and budget management experience* Experience with project management and pro forma budget creation* Supervisory and/or personnel management experience* Documented experience with FAMIS, Workday, Emburse, and other business management enterprise software**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities*** Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others* Experience working with varied individuals and communities* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel**Responsibilities:****Strategic Financial Analysis & Advisory*** Provide strategic input to the Executive Director for Administration and Finance for Clinical Services in support of a comprehensive review of clinical services administrative and financial operations.* Conduct detailed financial reviews of multi‐million‐dollar projects, including pro forma development, forecasting, auditing of expenditures, and validation of costing and allocation methodologies.* Review programmatic finances (e.g., practice plans, consortia, and specialized programs such as Aerospace Medicine) to identify fiscal blind spots, inefficiencies, and compliance risks, and assist in development of program‐specific financial pro formas.**Administrative Structure, Governance & Resource Planning*** Participate in the review and evaluation of administrative structures and processes supporting Clinical Services.* Develop and support implementation of proposals to establish or enhance appropriate administrative infrastructure that ensures compliance with state regulations, university guidelines, and alignment with the college strategic plan.* Recommend organizational changes, including personnel numbers, mix, reporting structures, and development of financial staffing proposals to ensure adequate management of departmental resources moving forward.**Budget Monitoring, Reporting & Compliance Oversight*** Develop and implement standardized budget monitoring procedures within clinical departments.* Create and institutionalize regular budget reports that are clear, accessible, and actionable for departmental leaders and program directors.* Establish processes to support ongoing financial transparency, proactive fiscal management, and early identification of risks related to compliance and resource utilization.**Instructions to Applicants:** Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.