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Department Summary

The University of North Texas has been an innovator in preparing educators since being established in 1890 as a teacher’s college. Today, the College of Education continues this tradition by developing professionals who help others reach their full potential through powerful learning, social-emotional wellness, and civic engagement. The college offers 9 bachelor’s degrees, 18 master’s and 14 doctoral concentrations that provide the training and field experience needed to teach people how to live more productive lives.

Position Overview

The Dir Division Budget & Ops position is a strategic thinking leader who is primarily responsible for all aspects of financial operations to include financial analysis, evaluation, planning, reporting and recommending the most efficient use of the college’s resources. As a member of the Deans leadership team, the academic financial and research officer will work closely with the Dean to develop and coordinate the Colleges annual academic and operating budget planning process, forecasts and predicts resource requirements for new and existing programs and develops funding strategies to ensure financial sustainability.
This position collaborates with the Dean, or designee, to coordinate externally funded activities of the College of Education providing post award financial management support to faculty, research faculty, postdoctoral students, ensuring compliance with University policies and works with the University Office of Grants Contracts Administration as appropriate. This is a specialized professional administrative work position coordinating the budgetary and business management functions of the College of Education. Position operates with a high level of initiative and judgment and is responsible for a variety of critical and complex decisions and administrative services. Instructions are usually general and are given by the Dean of the College of Education. Position has supervisory responsibilities. This position is responsible for understanding and processing information obtained from, and needed for, the overall functioning of the college. This position synthesis data from many areas to a useful component for the Deans use. This position also carries the additional duties of Compliance Officer.

Minimum 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; or any equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Thorough knowledge of (or ability to rapidly assimilate and retain) University fiscal and administrative policy, procedure and practices.
* Thorough knowledge of sound business management principles, policies, and techniques.
* Ability to work under considerable pressure, to adjust to constant changes, to handle multiple tasks, and to coordinate the work of others.
* Marked ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Functional computer applications skills.
* Ability to work on complex and confidential tasks utilizing judgment, tact, and resourcefulness.
* Knowledge of safe working procedures and security measures related to work performed.

Job Duties

• Reports budgetary, fiscal and personnel status and department activities to administrators. Makes projections and reports on budget status 
• Direct and supervise the College of Education College Research Budget Officer 
• Interprets policies and procedures to faculty, administrators, staff and students. 
• Conducts cost studies, collects and analyzes data, and prepares statistical reports.
• Utilizes thorough knowledge of University fiscal and academic policy, procedure and practices. Advises supervisor on compliance and safety issues compliance 
• Maintains contact and liaison with other University offices and with administrative officers of external agencies and coordinates special assignments and projects. 
• Disseminates advice to faculty, administrators and staff as Compliance Officer. 
• Liaison between central administration (VPAA, HR, etc.) and departmental staff. 
• Prepares, monitors and maintains control of expenditures within budgets. 

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.