Strategic Budget & Advancement Operations Lead

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego seeks a Business and Fiscal Officer to design, implement and monitor budgets for Alumni Office, University Development and Advancement Services. You will ensure proper controls, provide strategic financial advice, and manage multiple funds, contracts and reporting in a complex environment.

You will develop annual projections, prepare reports for campus leadership, and lead finance-related initiatives with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business administration, economics, or allied field with four years of administrative analysis or operations research experience.
• Thorough knowledge of finance policies, practices and systems.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with ability to present complex information clearly.
• Experience using spreadsheet and database software for financial analysis and reporting.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and lead organizational change.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, allocate and monitor the department budget across multiple funds.
• Provide strategic advice on resource use and counsel unit heads on allocations.
• Monitor salary, benefits, expenditures, contracts and purchase orders.
• Prepare periodic and ad hoc financial reports for campus constituents.
• Develop projections and budget proposals annually as part of budget calls.

Skills

Budget management

Financial analysis

Policy compliance

Verbal and written communication

Multi-tasking in high-volume env

Leadership and team coordination

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, or related field

Tools

Excel

Database software

Job description

UC San Diego seeks a Business and Fiscal Officer to design, implement and monitor budgets for Alumni Office, University Development and Advancement Services. You will ensure proper controls, provide strategic financial advice, and manage multiple funds, contracts and reporting in a complex environment.

You will develop annual projections, prepare reports for campus leadership, and lead finance-related initiatives with internal and external stakeholders.