In collaboration with the Director of Student Affairs Business Services and unit leaders, the Associate Director of Budget and Forecasting leads budget development, financial analysis, and forecasting processes for Student Affairs. This role will aid in providing strategic analysis to ensure all fiscal obligations are met, including the institutional debt coverage requirements and adequate reserves are retained to ensure business continuity planning.
The Associate Director of Budget and Forecasting is responsible or will aid in:
Analyzing financial data, developing models, and creating reports that provide guidance in the decision-making process for short term and long-term planning and organizational effectiveness. Reviewing and analyzing financial reports and identifying budgetary variances.
Collaborate with appropriate unit leaders to help identify solutions.
Assist in revenue allocation and reconciliation.
Prepares short and long-term strategic and financial goals for the division and advises departments on budget and administration of budget materials.
Develops, implements, and monitors financial plans for building renovations, construction, and maintenance projects.’
Plans, reviews, directs, and advises division financial liquidity and cash flow
requirements.
Participates in the annual fee and rate setting (UPFF, Room, Board, and others) and approval process.
In addition, this position will develop Student Affairs procedures to accommodate changes brought about by the system and University policy and procedure changes, problem solve various SAP, Access, and accounting issues, and review financial statements for omissions and incorrectly posted items and ensure corrections are made.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.
Bachelor’s Degree with major in business administration, accounting or related area. Five years of progressive experience in finance or related field. Experience with budgeting, forecasting and data analysis. Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities that are needed to qualify for entry into position:
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Research and problem solving skills.
Knowledge and experience working with Microsoft Excel or similar products.
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln was chartered as a land-grant university on February 15, 1869, to create opportunity for the state of Nebraska. A proud member of the Big Ten Conference, the Big Ten Academic Alliance, and the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), Nebraska is classified within the Carnegie “R1: Doctoral Universities – Highest Research Activity” category. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
