Strategic Budget & Operations Specialist, Academic Affairs

Wesleyan University; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 67,158,000 - 83,276,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Wellness programs

Generous paid time off

Retirement plans

Flexible work schedules

Tuition programs

Job summary

Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT, seeks a Temporary Budget and Operations Specialist to support Academic Affairs with budget execution and operational support. The role includes managing budgets, processing financial transactions, and assisting departments with policies and procedures.

The position involves staff coordination, recruitment support, and collaboration with Finance, HR, ITS, and Labor Relations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 7 years of budget/financial operations experience in a complex organization.
• Experience managing operating budgets and approvals across multiple cost centers.
• Ability to coordinate training and staff development programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage Academic Affairs operating and capital budgets for computing and non-computing purchases.
• Approve pcard applications and travel advances within delegated authority.
• Review monthly department spending and process vouchers, journals, and transfers.
• Supervise accounting specialists and coordinate recruitment and staffing activities.
• Serve as a resource for staff on financial, operational, and policy matters.

Skills

Budget management

Financial operations

Operations management

Staff coordination

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Discretion and judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree

7+ years of experience

Tools

Workday HCM

SAP

Oracle

ERP system

Job description

Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT, seeks a Temporary Budget and Operations Specialist to support Academic Affairs with budget execution and operational support. The role includes managing budgets, processing financial transactions, and assisting departments with policies and procedures.

The position involves staff coordination, recruitment support, and collaboration with Finance, HR, ITS, and Labor Relations.