Strategic Budget & Operations Director

University of North Texas - Denton; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 93,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Texas invites applications for the Director of Division Budget & Operations, a senior finance and administration leadership role within UNT-Provost, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and resource allocation for the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science and Honors College.

Based in Denton, the role partners with academic and administrative leaders to develop annual operating budgets, manage multi‑million dollar funds, and ensure accurate financial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with coursework in accounting, finance or business administration and four years of experience in financial administration, sponsored project or budget management.

Responsibilities

• Reports budgetary, fiscal and personnel status and department activities to administrators.
• Direct and oversee Finance and Administration operations, ensuring efficient, responsive, and customer-focused service delivery while fostering positive relationships with faculty, staff, and other stakeholders.
• Serve as the College's Compliance Officer by interpreting and communicating university, college, and administrative policies and procedures; providing accurate, timely guidance and recommendations to faculty, staff, administrators, and students; and ensuring compliance through the consistent dissemination of information that supports informed decision-making and effective operations.
• Direct and perform financial, operational, and cost analyses; collect and interpret data; and prepare reports, forecasts, and recommendations that support strategic planning, sound budget management, and data-informed decision-making across the College.
• Serve as a primary liaison to university and system offices, external agencies, and other stakeholders, ensuring timely communication, effective coordination, and responsive support for departmental initiatives and operations.

Job description

The University of North Texas invites applications for the Director of Division Budget & Operations, a senior finance and administration leadership role within UNT-Provost, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and resource allocation for the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science and Honors College.

Based in Denton, the role partners with academic and administrative leaders to develop annual operating budgets, manage multi‑million dollar funds, and ensure accurate financial